By the provisions of the Technical University Act 2016 (Act 922) as amended, the University is mandated to provide higher education in engineering, science and technology-based disciplines, technical and vocational education and training applied arts and related disciplines in accordance with the following principles:

a. Higher education shall be made equally accessible to all persons suitably qualified and capable of benefiting from education and training offered at a technical university;

b. Programmes of study shall take into consideration the multiplicity of scientific theories and methodologies;

c. Use competency-based and practice-oriented approach in teaching, organisation and delivery of courses;

d. Develop strong linkages and collaboration with relevant industries, businesses, professional bodies and technical experts in the delivery of programmes;

e. Offer programmes and courses within the mandate of a technical university; and

f. Provide opportunities for skills development applied research and publication of research findings.