Vision & Mission

Vision

Global Studies University (GSU) aims to establish itself as a leading global studies institution recognized worldwide for its excellence in teaching, research, and documentation. Situated in the Gulf region, GSU seeks to transcend traditional area studies and continental thinking frameworks by pioneering critical, interconnected, and interdisciplinary paradigms that redefine global studies. 

Mission

GSU’s mission is to serve as a hub for critical engagement in global studies within the arts, humanities, and social sciences, producing new knowledge and nurturing the next generation of critical thinkers to address global complexities and interconnectedness through knowledge production and postgraduate training. GSU is conceived as a multi-institute entity focusing on Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and other key regions of the world.