Hasselt University is a young, dynamic centre of expertise for teaching, research and service provision. It regards it as its social responsibility to contribute actively to a sustainable and innovative region. As one of the drivers of regional innovation, Hasselt University focuses specifically on educating students to become highly skilled, employable professionals, conducting applied and fundamental research in specific fields, and encouraging practical applications from that research.

Hasselt University aspires to be a hub in this innovation web. It therefore attaches great importance to cooperation with other centres of expertise, companies, government agencies and organisations in Limburg and beyond.