The university has a policy on Equality and Diversity which states that:

This policy outlines the commitment of Applied Science University to create an environment where differences are valued and equality of opportunity is evident among all staff, students, and any stakeholder.

1.  This policy defines certain actions that are not permissible and that are considered unlawful. These are called ‘Types of Discrimination’.

2.  It also identifies so-called ‘protected characteristics’ which are best described as certain attributes that regular people possess which the University considers should be safeguarded.

3.  When ‘safeguarded’ it means against the ‘Types of Discrimination’.

Applied Science University is fully committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairness and to eliminate discrimination against all national and international staff, students, and anyone associated with the University (e.g. visitors, contractors and service providers) regardless of:

a)  Age

b) Disability

c)  Marital Status

d) Pregnancy and Maternity

e) Race (colour, ethnicity, or nationality)

f)   Religion or Belief

g)  Gender

h) Unfair Dismissal

No kinds of discrimination, harassment, or bullying are tolerated at the Applied Science University