To transcend the model of the vocational institution dedicated exclusively to creating professionals.  Instead the university will favour a system in which teaching, research and further education work together to stimulate the holistic development of the individual and of society in general.

To work towards a long term improvement in academic competence.  To increase the health and wellbeing of the university and stimulate the humanistic development of all its members.

To promote and participate in different programmes of social development and so improve the conditions of society as a whole.

Encourage the participation of the university community and increase the presence of the latter in the regional, national and international panorama.

Recover, strengthen and preserve those cultural values that contribute to social development.

To nurture a culture founded in the tradition of writing.  To encourage inter-disciplinary collaboration.