Strategic Plan 2020 - 2025

Marking a decade of achievement since its founding, Alfaisal University launched its 2020–2025 Strategic Plan to guide the institution through its next phase of growth, excellence, and global competitiveness. Building upon the foundation of the 2013–2018 plan, this strategy reaffirms the university’s commitment to becoming a world-class, student-centered, research-driven institution aligned with national priorities and global standards.

The plan is structured around four strategic themes:

  • Student-Centered Learning
  • World-Class Distinction
  • Research & Knowledge Economy
  • Service to Community and the World

These themes support seven university-wide goals, translated into 11 strategic objectives, 38 strategic actions, and 90 measurable KPIs. Key priorities include enhancing academic excellence, expanding research and innovation, strengthening national and international reputation, supporting community engagement, and achieving financial sustainability.

The plan also outlines projected growth in student enrollment, faculty recruitment, new academic programs (including PhD offerings), and major campus developments, especially in health sciences and interdisciplinary research.

Through this roadmap, Alfaisal University aims to contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 by developing future leaders, fostering innovation, and advancing a knowledge-based economy.

Student Centered

Goal 1: Provide a world-class student-centered learning environment that is supported by equal educational opportunities that facilitate academic excellence and future success.
Goal 2: Graduate competitive, conscientious leaders with global entrepreneurial perspectives.
Strategic Objectives:
1. Continuous improvement of programs and learning environment.
2. Provide timely and relevant world-class curricula and degree programs.
3. Provide varied services and extracurricular activities for students to develop their academic, personal, and social skills.

World Class Distinction

Goal 3: Strengthen regional and international recognition.
Goal 4: Attain financial sustainability through diverse revenue sources.
Strategic Objectives:
4. Distinguish Alfaisal through the quality of its students, faculty, programs, and infrastructure.
5. Maintain and enhance national and international recognition and accreditations.
6. Capitalize on the reputation of the academic programs.
7. Establish endowment and fundraising framework.

Research

Goal 5: Advance cutting-edge research.
Goal 6: Contribute to development of knowledge-based economy.
Strategic Objectives:
8. Facilitate and support excellence in research.
9. Encourage establishment of research centers in strategic fields.
10. Contribute to the country’s transition to a knowledge-based economy.

Service to Community and the World

Goal 7: Expand engagement to better serve the community.
Strategic Objectives:
11. Foster lifelong learning and engagement with the community.