1. To maintain academic excellence in science and technology within the standards of the top 25 universities in Asia and Pacific regions;

2. To produce graduates who possess outstanding abilities in science and technology, creativity, wisdom, and integrity as well as being well-intentioned and capable of contributing to the society;

3. To produce high quality researchers and research studies, and to generate innovations and new knowledge for achieving academic excellence, responding to social needs, and creating intellectual property;

4. To promote research, adaptation, transfer, and development suitable technology for people and organizations in both public and private sectors;

5. To provide academic services which serve community demands and build strengths within or bonds between communities, regions, and country;

6. To incorporate integrity, arts, and cultural aspects into the curriculum in order to be a resource for knowledge and local wisdom and to promote the dissemination of this knowledge to the public; and

7. To manage efficiently and effectively under principles of good governance.