The mandate of the University, as provided by **The Universities Act No. 42 of 2012**, includes:

Academic Excellence & Research

• Advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarly research and scientific investigation
• Promotion of the highest standards in, and quality of, teaching and research
• Dissemination of the outcomes of the research conducted by the university to the general community
• Fostering of a capacity for independent critical thinking among its students

Socio-Economic Development & Training

• Support and contribution to the realization of national economic and social development
• Education, training and retraining higher level professional, technical and management personnel
• Promotion of learning in the student body and society generally
• Promotion of cultural and social life of society
• Facilitation of life-long learning through provision of adult and continuing education

Equity & Inclusion

• Promotion of gender balance and equality of opportunity among students and employees
• Promotion of equalization for persons with disabilities, minorities and other marginalized groups