Our core values centre around service with excellence. Professionalism, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion (PETRIADI).

Excellence

We strive in perfection in all what we do.

Integrity

We do what is considered right in all circumstances, while maintaining the highest ethical standards. 

Professionalism

We plan and execute all tasks with a sense of urgency, discipline and a positive attitude.

Respect

We treat everyone with honour and equity.

Teamwork

We work together to accomplish the mission.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value and celebrate the uniqueness that comprises our Institute.

Accountability

We treasure reliability and personal responsibility in all that we do especially when honouring our commitments.

To be a regional center of excellence of training professionals, technicians, and craftsmen in the oil and gas sector.

To provide a World Class Education in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering in order to support and advance the Petroleum and Energy Sectors. To achieve this Mission,  the Institute is committed to Academic Excellence and to the fostering of an intellectual environment that leads to the development of suitably trained graduates who can be technical experts / leaders in their respective fields of expertise in the, East African Region and in the World at large.