The vision and mission of CNU are:

Vision

A leading multidisciplinary research university of education committed to build a strong nation.

Mission

To develop high-performing professionals and intellectuals proficient in generating new knowledge toward a progressive and peaceful pluralistic society. The CNU Mission comprises three mutually reinforcing thrusts:

• Transformative instruction to nurture thinking individuals to become productive societal members and leaders;
• High impact researches to improve life and promote progress; and
• Strong partnerships that creatively address the developmental gaps of communities.