Mission and Vision

Mission

To train ethically committed midwives who are equipped with the midwifery knowledge and skills needed to protect, promote and support the health of women of reproductive age, newborns and their families; who are competent and proficient in maintaining and managing pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period under healthy conditions; and who can take an innovative approach informed by up-to-date knowledge.

Vision

To be a nationally and internationally recognized centre of teaching, education and consultancy that conducts scientific research specific to the field of midwifery, follows and contributes to technological advances with an innovative perspective, and responds to the needs of the field.

Core Principles and Values

To train midwives whose practice is grounded in woman-, mother-, newborn- and family-centred care.
To train midwives who adopt a holistic approach and take into account the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs of the individual.
To train midwives who aim to improve the quality of care on the basis of evidence-based practice.
To train midwives who are committed to ethical principles, respect human rights and have internalized professional values.
To train graduates who prioritize patient and staff safety, anticipate risks and provide safe care.
To train midwives who are sensitive to public health and able to take an active role in preventive, health-promoting and rehabilitative health services.
To train midwives who embrace a multidisciplinary team approach and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
To train midwives who possess lifelong learning skills, think critically, conduct research and continuously develop themselves.
To provide quality-assured, comparable education in line with national and international standards.
To follow scientific developments and adopt innovative, technology-supported educational approaches.