By its location and its nature as a comprehensive University, WSU is strategically located as it embraces the following characteristics:

• A diverse range of academic programmes.
• Student mobility through vertical and horizontal articulation.
• Work-related qualifications from certificates through to full degrees.
• Service to the community, business and industry.
• Innovative, problem-solving research.
• Life-long learning opportunities; and
• Flexibility by strengthening relationships with the community, civic, government, business, and industry partners for local and regional development.