The Public University of Navarre was established to cover the region's higher education requirements. The Navarre Parliament wished to provide local society with such a teaching and research centre.

The University will continue to provide this service in the future, adapting to new emerging needs. The University therefore plans to include degrees which may be particularly useful for or demanded by the social and economic situation in Navarre.
Continuing the creation and development process that began in 1987, the campus will be completed with the buildings and facilities required. This is all contemplated in the University's second strategic plan, edited in collaboration with the Social Board.

The mission of the Public University of Navarre is to prepare the new generations to face the challenges of the 21st century. In this respect, it makes every effort to obtain the best possible results in its teaching and research. Its international calling means that it makes special efforts to become integrated into the context of the European Union.

Globalisation of the economy has reactivated competition in value added products and all developed countries are aware of the need to promote innovation to maintain a high level of qualified employment.

The Public University of Navarre is therefore a fundamental factor in the future of Navarre society, in order to maintain such a level. Research in key technological sectors - such as telecommunications, biotechnology and the food industry -
also requires an analysis of current social processes
because, in this context of globalisation, there will be more demands than every before for the search for the identity of individuals, social groups and nations.