Universidad de La Frontera’s mission is to cultivate and transfer knowledge in various fields and cultural domains. It recognizes, promotes and integrates the worldview of its indigenous peoples, especially regarding the intercultural relationship with the Mapuche people, promoting respect and equitable development.

Universidad de La Frontera is committed to excellence and quality and to the comprehensive training of professionals, who are capable of critical and reflective thinking; who promote a rational dialogue and tolerance, contributing to a country inspired by ethical, democratic, civic and social values; who contribute to a critical and transforming social consciousness; and who are ethically committed to the needs of the region, the country and the international community, for the common good.