Vision 2015​

The University’s strategic plan foresees that by 2015 this institution will be internationally admired for its pioneering research. It will be the preferred place for higher education among South African and international students. It will play an important role in solving social and environmental problems in South Africa and on the continent. Its students will be more sought-after by employers in South Africa and elsewhere in the world.

• Establish new and future-aligned niche areas in science;
• Be a pioneer in technology-driven learning and research;
• Develop a new generation of academics, geared to tackle the challenges of a future knowledge economy;
• Train new generations of graduates that have the flexibility to adapt to future careers;
• Establish community interaction driven by development;
• Create sustainable scientific solutions to meet Africa's challenges;