The key mission of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice is to provide higher education based on the newest scientific findings in a wide international context, following the European trends and goals laid down in the Bologna Declaration and other documents. Developing a harmonious personality by its knowledge improvement, wisdom and creativity rise in a person, the University fulfils its mission. The students are being led to tolerance, critical and independent way of thinking, self-confidence and national awareness. The University provides service to the community by spreading the knowledge through the means of research and development, regional and national activities support and providing learning society with a continuing education. The University thus contributes to the development of culture and education of the public.

The University mission is understood as public goodwill. The University will continue its mission as a guarantor of freedom, democracy, humanism and ethics not only in its own academic environment but also in the society at large. The University will always protect its academic privileges and academic autonomy.