AU's goals for future excellence are rooted in past achievements, core strengths, a dynamic location, and a deep commitment to society.

The Strategic Plan 2022-2027 outlines the following goals (as well as requisite actions for making them happen).

• Strengthen academic excellence in line with international standards & market requirements
• Enhance research quality and impact
• Build a career-making, student-centric development journey
• Strengthen meaningful relationships with external communities
• Recruit and retain diverse and brilliant students
• Enhance institution sustainability