To enable UAF to act as a creative hub of learning that inspires to explore new avenues of research, disseminate knowledge and foster creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

To develop, expand and spearhead technological advancement in agriculture, promote skills and ensure transparency in research by achieving excellence in teaching, research, outreach (national/international), academia-industry linkages and promoting an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Promote a vibrant, innovative and entrepreneurial environment for conducting quality research with an aim to grow knowledge economy
• Strengthening academia-industry linkages to formulate collaborative ventures with the corporate community for mutual benefits
• Encourage collaborations of departments with local industry and International universities to conduct joint research/internships and faculty-student exchanges
• Develop strong and long-term bonds with research funding agencies to support research, development, innovation, outreach commercialization initiatives and policy making and present cutting edge technologies to end-users
• Managing of university ranking and opportunities for hunting diversified research grants and ensure conducive environment for research
• Ensure transparency in research system of the university