The road to 2030

Universities make a critical contribution to sustainable development across the Commonwealth and beyond.

Our strategic plan - 'The road to 2030' - reinforces our fundamental belief that global challenges can only be solved through international collaboration, and our collective commitment to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through higher education.

Our mission

To build a better world through higher education

Our vision

A world in which higher education transcends borders, strengthens societies, fosters innovation, and lifts the lives of people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

Our strategic priorities

1. To champion the power of higher education to improve lives
2. To support the long-term vitality of universities
3. To engage and connect universities across borders, and promote collaboration among them
4. To deliver educational opportunities that make a positive and lasting difference
5. To uphold the ACU's reputation for excellence and demonstrate its impact