Excellence in university education in science and mathematics and the development of innovative curricula and techniques based on research and the latest scientific findings.

Lifelong education in science and mathematics in accordance with the Bologna Process and the Lisbon Declaration and adhering to the needs of society.

High quality, internationally relevant, and competitive basic research in the fields of science and mathematics while promoting new interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary fields of research.

Contribute to the development of the economy and society as a whole through applied and developmental research within the national triangle of knowledge formed by means of cooperation with the business sector, in particular the industry and financial institutions.

Recognizing and fostering excellence in all areas of activity and nurturing academic freedom marked by personal responsibility.

The promotion and popularisation of natural sciences and mathematics in all parts of society for the purpose of accepting and guiding younger generations toward natural sciences.

Enable students to contribute to solving scientific problems, popularise science, and raise awareness on global social problems.

Promote ethical principles and affirmative and critical thinking, embracing social responsibility and promoting social change while being open to it.

Develop and promote science and mathematics at the University of Zagreb by participating in internationally relevant and competitive basic, applied, and developmental research. Design and development of innovative research-based curricula. Contribute to science and education in the Republic of Croatia and the world through its entire work and activities.