In administering higher education, Unair’s follow these principles:
- a non-profit organization with a capability to manage funds independently for Unair advancement;
- independence and good governance;
- democratic, fair, and non-discriminatory by upholding human rights, religious values, cultural values, pluralism, national unity and union;
- development of academic culture and scientific autonomy for the academic community;
- lifelong culturalization and empowerment of the nation;
- exemplification, determination, and creativity development of students in learning;
- student-centered learning by paying attention to the environment in a harmonious and balanced manner;
- freedom in choosing a study program based on students’ interests, talents, and abilities;
- concern for economically disadvantaged groups of people;
- empowering all segments of the society by involving them in the implementation and quality control of Unair services;
- lifelong education with a continuous learning paradigm; and
- one systemic unit with an open system and multiple meanings.