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Strategic Objectives

Strategic Objectives of the University of Cyberjaya (2026–2028)

Deliver Academic Excellence and Future-Ready Graduates

Strengthen curriculum quality, accreditation and global benchmarking.
Embed soft skills, values, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all programmes through a spiral curriculum.
Enhance teaching quality through faculty development and digital pedagogy.
Support student employability, well-being, and lifelong learning.

Strengthen Research, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration

Increase research income, quality outputs, and societal impact.
Build multidisciplinary research clusters aligned with national and global priorities.
Foster university-industry-government collaboration.
Translate research into innovation, intellectual property, and commercialisation.

Expand Global Engagement and Reputation

Build top-500 QS university and industry partnerships.
Increase international student and faculty diversity.

Drive Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence

Modernise and expand core digital infrastructure to support high-quality digital teaching and learning across all programmes.
Digitise academic and administrative processes for efficiency and transparency.
Strengthen data governance and cybersecurity.
Foster a culture of data-informed decision-making.

Ensure Institutional Sustainability

Improve financial performance of academic programmes.
Diversify income streams through executive education, research grants, and transnational education.
Optimise resource utilisation (faculty, labs, space).
Embed sustainability principles into operations and planning.

Build a High-Performance and Inclusive Organisational Culture

Align staff KPIs with strategic goals and foster accountability at all levels.
Strengthen leadership pipeline through effective succession planning, talent identification, leadership development and retention strategies.
Promote wellbeing, inclusivity, and a service-oriented mindset.

Deepen Community Engagement and Societal Impact

Strengthen civic engagement, social responsibility, and public health outreach.
Leverage alumni and partners for mentoring, internships, and knowledge exchange.
Align university initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Champion ethics, compassion, and the C.A.R.E. values in healthcare and beyond.

Strategic Objectives and KPIs (2026–2028)

Deliver Academic Excellence and Future-Ready Graduates

KPI Description	Target by 2028
% of programmes with spiral curriculum for soft skills, SDGs, and AI integration	≥ 90%
% of programmes with global accreditation/benchmarking	≥ 70%
% of soft skills PLO attainment	≥ 70%
Overall satisfaction (combined teaching, learning, and career preparation)	≥ 90%
% of students completing structured internships/clinical/practical placements	100%
Graduate employability/ further study rate within 6 months	≥ 96%
% of student satisfaction with well-being and mental health support services	≥ 80%
% of academic staff completing annual digital pedagogy and teaching effectiveness training	≥ 80%

Strengthen Research, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration

KPI Description	Target by 2028
Total research income per year (RM)	≥ RM 4M
Number of high-impact publications and patents	≥ 150 per year; 1 patent per year
Increase in SCOPUS indexed citations	≥ 30% per annum
Number of active industry research collaborations	≥ 30 partnerships
% of research projects with measurable societal impact	≥ 30% of projects
% of academic staff engaged in funded research	≥ 50%

Expand Global Engagement and Reputation

KPI Description	Target by 2028
Number of QS Top 500 university partnerships	≥ 5 partnerships
Number of inbound/outbound student/staff exchanges	≥ 300 per year
International student enrolment as percentage of total	≥ 35%
Percentage of international faculty	≥ 20%
Improvement in MyRA , QS World and THE Rankings	MyRA 4*; QS World 750-800; THE entry

Drive Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence

KPI Description	Target by 2028
Percentage of processes fully digitised	≥ 80%
% reduction in paper usage compared to 2025 baseline	≥ 70%
LMS adoption rate across all courses	100% course integration
Uptime of core digital infrastructure	≥ 99.5%
Number of staff trained in digital literacy annually	≥ 80% of staff

Ensure Institutional Sustainability

KPI Description	Target by 2028
Proportion of self-generated income (Executive Education; research grants; Intellectual Property; Consultancy) to total revenue	≥ 5%
Utilisation rates of labs, library, and teaching spaces	Monthly reporting at all sites
Growth in enrolment in continuing/microcredential programmes	≥ 500 enrolments/year

Build a High-Performance and Inclusive Organisational Culture

KPI Description	Target by 2028
Percentage of staff with KPIs aligned to strategy	100%
Employee engagement index (annual survey)	≥ 80%
Percentage of managers completing leadership training	≥ 90%

Deepen Community Engagement and Societal Impact

KPI Description	Target by 2028
Number of active community service projects	≥ 20 projects/year
Alumni engagement rate (e.g., events, mentoring)	≥ 30% alumni engagement
Percentage of initiatives with SDG-aligned outcomes	≥ 80%
Participation rate in civic or volunteer initiatives	≥ 50% of students
Public recognition or awards for societal contribution	≥ 5 national/international awards