Mission Statement

Woolf exists to promote academic excellence, broaden access to higher education, and guard values that are humane, democratic, and international. Above all, Woolf values freedom of thought, freedom of inquiry, and freedom of expression.

Background

Talent may be evenly distributed but opportunity is not – we are working to widen the horizon of opportunity by connecting students and teachers across the world.

Education

Woolf prioritizes an education that will serve its students both in the near-term and in the long-term. Woolf seeks to provide a personalized, bespoke education. In all fields, Woolf seeks to instill values of curiosity, intellectual discipline, and clarity of expression.

Research

Woolf prioritizes research-driven teaching that uses the latest academic scholarship, and Woolf encourages its faculty members to engage in groundbreaking research.

Collegiate Organization

Woolf’s collegiate organization strengthens the institution through diversity, competition, and loyalty. Colleges bear responsibility for the support of their members, including both faculty and students.

Society

Woolf encourages partnerships with governments, educational institutions, research centers, schools, and businesses of all kinds – provided these partnerships do not infringe on the values of Woolf.

Technology

To the extent that existing or new technologies can improve the educational outcomes for students, widen access to the Woolf global network, improve the career experience of academics, better secure credible governance, lower the costs of institutional management, and generally support the mission of Woolf – these are embraced.

In all things, Woolf values excellence and measures itself against the highest international standards. Woolf seeks to raise those standards further.