1. To develop highly qualified regional human resources needed
     by the region.
2. To promote basic research to generate new knowledge, applied
     research to fulfill the needs of private enterprise and
     organisations, and advanced research for economic and social
     development of the region.
3. To conduct programmes that cater to the demands of the
    region and community by sustainably using and conserving
    natural resources.
4. To become an education community that supports students’
    and staff’s development of their material and spiritual lives.
5. To bring about a sound academic atmosphere by international
    collaboration.