Carlos Albizu University is an institution of higher education dedicated to academic excellence and research from a pluralistic and multidimensional perspective. We educate students able to serve a highly complex and diverse society, with sensitivity to those most in need. We contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in our communities by training professionals with multicultural competencies. We distinguish ourselves through an educational philosophy based on a commitment to social responsibility, characteristic of all our programs and services.

VISION

Carlos Albizu University will be a leader in higher education seeking to transform our evolving society. We will be a model institution that will contribute to improve the decision-making process at local, national and international levels, in multicultural environments, thus contributing to the growth of human knowledge and the promotion of social justice and a culture of peace.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY

Carlos Albizu University fosters the following organizational values:

• At CAU, “love reaches beyond knowledge.”
• Excellence in academic programs and services
• The development of integral and humanistic qualities in our students is the essence of CAU
• Respect for diversity
• Commitment to social responsibility
• Actualization and integration of knowledge with technological advances
• Ethical behavior at all organizational levels
• Commitment to the development of our human resources
• Openness to the participation of the academic community
• Operational transparency and administrative efficiency

Carlos Albizu University seeks to develop professionals who are:

1. Trained in the integration of theory and practice in their chosen field of study.
2. Trained to be sensitive to the cultural realities of different ethnic groups.
3. Trained with emphasis on ethical norms and professional standards.
4. Trained in such a manner that encourages them to achieve personal growth and development as a lifelong process.

In fulfillment of institutional goals, Carlos Albizu University follows a long tradition of academic excellence, innovative educational policies and commitment to the community.