Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Values
The Global Centre for Advanced Studies (GCAS) and GCAS College Dublin is a cooperative, global educational and economic network-college dedicated to providing world-class, debt-free, accredited degrees to students worldwide, offering a distinguished focus on the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Our education strategy serves as a roadmap to change the traditional 19th-century matrix of global education. It articulates our overarching intent and vision for the future of education. Our vision, mission, goals and priorities affirm our commitment to providing a world-class, collaborative and cost-effective high-quality academic environment—one that empowers the next generation not only to lead, but to believe in themselves and in a hopeful vision of the world.
The Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Dr. Muhammad Yunus gave a public lecture for GCAS.
Our Mission
“To provide the highest quality education and research opportunities in the world, debt-free.”
Our mission is global and enduring. The capacity to become a leader in global education requires courage and a consistent push for innovation. These innovations come from the expertise and dedication of all GCAS faculty, staff, researchers and students.
Our professors are committed to pedagogical practices that integrate theory and application, aiming to maximize students’ capacities and gifts in service of a better world. GCAS thrives on the diverse experiences of our student body, which enables us to offer an empowering and debt-free educational experience.
Our Values
“We value above all: freedom—the freedom to create, explore, and innovate new concepts, ideas, and practices within our community.”
– Academic Freedom
– A Shared Education Economy
– Life Affirming
– Service to Others
Our Vision
“To become a world-leading College, providing the highest quality education debt-free to all qualified students around the world.”
Our vision is unwavering. It reflects our strategic direction and deep commitment to excellence, justice, truth, and global outreach. This vision sets the course for increased collaboration with distinguished scholars and the brightest minds of the emerging generation.
It also signals our adaptability in the face of technological change. We aim to expand the classroom beyond traditional brick-and-mortar institutions and into vibrant, virtual, live, and interactive learning environments.