The vision for higher education is as follows:
The higher education system of the Philippines is a key player in the education and integral formation of professionally competent, service-oriented, principled, and productive citizens. Through its tri-fold function of teaching, research, and extensive services, it becomes a prime mover of the nation's socioeconomic growth and sustainable development.
Guided by this vision, the mission of the higher education system are:
- To educate and train Filipinos for enhanced labor productivity and
responsible citizenship in an environment where educational access is equitable; - To inculcate nationalism and patriotism in the hearts and minds of the students and graduates;
- To accelerate the development of high-level professionals ready to meet international competition; and
- To serve as centers of research and development.
The major initiative of the sub sector shall be geared towards the attainment of four goals, namely:
- Quality and Excellence - the provision of undergraduate and graduate education that meets international standards of quality and excellence;
- Relevance and Responsiveness - generation and diffusion of knowledge in the broad range of disciplines relevant and responsive to the dynamically changing domestic and international environment;
- Access and Equity - broadening the access of deserving and qualified Filipinos to higher education opportunities; and
- Efficiency and Effectiveness - the optimization of social, institutional, and individual returns from the utilization of higher education resources.