Strategic Plan 2013 - 2018

The 2013–2018 Strategic Plan marked a pivotal stage in Alfaisal University’s early institutional development. Building upon the foundation of the initial Deloitte Plan (2008), this five-year roadmap set out to guide the university’s transition from a newly established institution to a competitive, research-oriented university aligned with national needs and global standards.

The plan redefined Alfaisal’s academic direction by placing a stronger emphasis on Medicine and Health Sciences, responding to national demand and enrollment trends. It outlined six long-term goals across four strategic themes—Student-Centered Learning, Academic Excellence, Research, and Community Engagement supported by 11 strategic objectives, 29 targeted actions, and 43 key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key priorities included expanding enrollment, strengthening graduate programs, achieving national and international accreditation, enhancing faculty research productivity, and building strategic partnerships. A detailed implementation timeline and projections for students, faculty, administration, and finances ensured a data-driven approach to institutional growth.

This strategic plan played a critical role in shaping Alfaisal University’s identity as a student-centered, research-driven, and community-engaged institution, advancing its mission to support a knowledge-based economy and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s national development.

Student Centered

Goal 1: Provide equal education opportunities for all qualified students
Goal 2: Produce competitive and conscientious graduates who have a global in perspective and who aspire to lead
Strategic Objectives:
1. The University must increase student enrollment until maximum capacity is attained.
2. The University must enhance the quality of its students and programs.
3. The University must provide an array of services to its students to develop their social and academic skills.
4. The University must improve the quality of its operations and become financially sound.

Academic Distinction (World Class)

Goal 3: Attain national and international recognition.
Strategic Objectives:
5. The University must distinguish itself through the quality of its Faculty.
6. The University must obtain and maintain national and international accreditations.
7. The University must capitalize on its competitive advantage in medical and healthcare science programs.

Research

Goal 4: Build a global brand in research
Strategic Objectives:
8. The University must improve Faculty achievement and excellence in research.
9. The University Library, IT and other support units must support Faculty, students’ learning and research.

Service to Community

Goal 5: Engage and enrich the local community.
Goal 6: Lead in the advancement of a knowledge-based economy
Strategic Objectives:
10. The University must foster lifelong learning and engagement with the community.
11. The University must play a fundamental role toward the country’s transition into a knowledge-based economy.