Our values, our mission, our vision
On this page, you will learn more about who Odisee is today, which values we find important in our operations and especially where we want to go in the future. Because we like to look ahead, even as far as 2027. We call ourselves ‘co-university’ - but why did we choose that name? And what kind of education do we stand for? What kind of community are we? You can read all about it below.
What do we do, for whom and with whom?
We are Odisee, an open community of students, educational and professional practitioners who learn, teach and do research together.
What drives us, what are our core values?
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Be open-minded
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Connect
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Emancipate
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Push boundaries
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Be ambitious
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Be optimistic
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Be curious
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Be respectful
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Be committed
We are Odisee...
We train and mould highly educated professionals.
We are proud of our graduates.
We hold a strong belief.
We, Odisee...
Believe in the power of people.
Our focus is on people, their talents and growth.
With our students at the very heart of all we do.
And with optimism driving us throughout.
We have confidence in each other, we share experiences, knowledge and skills in open networks.
Thinking, daring, doing, persevering and dreaming are our leitmotivs.
We embrace differences.
We aim for high quality, and get the best out of ourselves and shape the future by working closely together and through active participation.
Our university is a springboard to new worlds with which we are not afraid to enter into debates or even face confrontation. We offer challenging environments that allow room for experimentation and innovation.
Based in Flanders and Brussels, we choose Europe and the world.
Founded on a Christian tradition, we are open to everyone and encourage creditable social commitment.