2. Key organisational factors

2.7. Institutional strategy and leadership

Without a clear strategy for introducing AI, it remains disconnected from the vision of the educational institution. Therefore, the following should apply to every education system.

Without a clearly defined strategy, the use of AI in education often remains a collection of unrelated initiatives that do not contribute to the institution’s long-term goals. For the technology to have a real impact on the quality of teaching and learning, it must be aligned with the vision and mission of the educational institution, as well as with national and European education policies. A successful strategic framework involves several key steps.

First, each institution should:

  • Develop strategic documents that clearly define the areas of AI application – from teaching and research to administrative support and the development of digital competences.
  • Ensure administrative support and investment in necessary resources, including teacher education, technical infrastructure, and an ethical framework for data use.
  • Align with national and European guidelines (e.g., Digital Education Action Plan 2021–2027, EU AI Act 2024), which encourage the responsible and transparent use of AI in education.

Practical example:

A growing number of European universities are systematically incorporating artificial intelligence into their development strategies – whether through applications in personalised learning, improvement of administrative processes and student support systems, or the establishment of interdisciplinary centers dedicated to research and the ethical application of artificial intelligence in education.

According to the Gitnux Market Data report (2025), the trend of integrating artificial intelligence into higher education is growing rapidly:

  • 67% of higher education institutions worldwide integrate artificial intelligence tools into their curricula.
  • 70% of teachers believe that artificial intelligence can significantly improve personalised learning.
  • 45% of students in higher education have used an artificial intelligence system for learning or teaching at least once.

The said data confirm that artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of the educational ecosystem, but also that its successful application is possible only where there is a clear strategy, institutional support, and ongoing evaluation of its effects.

Source: Gitnux Market Data, AI In The Educational Industry Statistics (2025).

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