Universities must transform from institutions providing one-time education to lifelong learning partners to prepare individuals for rapid technological change, economic disruption, and evolving professional demands. The shift from learning-for-life to continuous learning is structural, not incremental, requiring systemic changes across governance, funding, and academic incentives. Lifelong learning is essential for economic competitiveness, social cohesion, and individual security in an age defined by AI, automation, and constant skill obsolescence.