Thirty years after it was chartered, Aga Khan University stands as a unique institution: both a model of academic excellence for the developing world and an agent of social change. At each of its campuses and training sites in Pakistan, East Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East and the United Kingdom, the University offers an outstanding educational experience, empowering graduates to become innovative and ethical leaders and inspiring them to serve their communities. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, the University is committed to fostering intellectual freedom, distinction in scholarship, excellence in research to address problems of the developing world, active engagement with pluralism and creating a sustainable physical, social and cultural environment.