To produce highly qualified, well-rounded, and motivated graduates possessing fundamental knowledge of civil engineering who can provide leadership and professional services to Hong Kong and the rest of the World

To pursue creative research and new technologies in civil engineering and across disciplines in order to serve the needs of the industry, government, society, and the scientific community by expanding the knowledge in the field

To achieve visibility by active participation in international and local conferences as well as relevant technical and community activities

To develop partnerships with industrial and government agencies