In fulfilling its mission and pursuing its vision, OUT is constantly guided by the following core values and norms:
- Transparency
- Confidentiality
- Trustworthiness
- Commitment to integrity
- Teamwork and collegiality
- Commitment to gender issues
- Commitment to academic excellence
- Excellence in research and publications
- Efficiency in providing support services
- Openness to ideas from diverse backgrounds
- Commitment to professionalism and social accountability
- Respect for and recognition of staff and students’ potential
- Aggressiveness in the diversification of OUT funding sources
- Availability and access to traditional and digital learning resources