Mission

To provide an accessible and affordable wholistic education which will
empower individuals to continue learning and serving the church, the nation,
and international communities.

Vision

A Christian university that exists for excellence in wholistic education,
professional development, research and consultancy services.

Objectives

1. To assist in the formation of a noble Christian character by placing emphasis on the spiritual
   values of life.
2. To provide an environment conducive to consistent Christian living.
3. To develop habits of accuracy, discrimination and sound judgment in thinking and acting.
4. To cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and loyal citizenship.
5. To give an intellectual and practical experience which will make each student resourceful,
   confident, and well-qualified to meet the realities of life.
6. To stimulate an appreciation of the best in books, in nature, in music, and in social and
   recreational activities.
7. To help students to develop desirable personalities and to discover capabilities, aptitudes,
   and interests latent within themselves.
8. To provide opportunities for the development of the physical nature through education and practice.

Preamble

The University of Arusha is a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning operated
under the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy and policy to meet its mission and society needs -
locally and internationally. This statement determines the University curriculum, activities,
measurement criteria, visions, and shapes its vision in this global village of dynamic societies,
cultures, beliefs, economy, and technology.

Philosophy

"To meet the intellectual, physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of students in
order that their educational experience will prepare them for service to the glory of God and
their fellow men here, as well as for a life of greater service in the hereafter."

Governance

The university is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is governed
by a University Council whose chairman is the Executive Secretary of the SDA Church
in Tanzania region. The council does its work through the Administrative Board, chaired
by the Vice-Chancellor, who is the chief executive officer of the university.