The mission of the school is to cultivate outstanding talents who advocate science, be realistic and innovative, be diligent and pragmatic, have a sense of social responsibility and noble quality, preserve, create and disseminate knowledge, and make important contributions to scientific and technological progress, social development and human civilization in China and even the world.

The school's vision is: to keep ahead in personnel training, scientific research and social services, and to create outstanding achievements. By the middle of this century, Xi Jiaotong University will be built into a world-class research university with famous masters, charming students and talented people.