The main objectives of this public university are education, research and interaction with society. Soon after its creation in 1973, and thanks to the quality of its infrastructures, teaching and research, and the excellence of its teaching staff, it became one the most dynamic and innovative universities in the country, gaining a relevant position among the leading educational institutions.

It is a privileged partner for companies and national and international institutions, with which it cooperates in multiple programmes and projects for the development of products and solutions towards the advancement of science and technology.