The Senate members have been appointed by the Trustees of Medicina Alternativa to carry out the functions and mission of Medicina Alternativa globally. Senate has been described as the university's "window on the world". Its general area of concern is the academic welfare of the institution and, within this area, it has a variety of duties and powers. In another role, it acts as an ultimate court in academic affairs. It comprises of the Chancellor who is the ex-officio Chairman, Vice Chancellor, Deans of the Faculties, Heads of the Departments of Study, permanent Senior Professors and Professors of the University.