The faculty in general upholds Universiti Putra Malaysia 's mission, that is:

The university's mission is to be a leading Center of Learning and Research, contributing not only towards human advancement and discovery of knowledge, but also towards the creation of wealth and nation building.

In upholding the university's mission, the faculty's main mission is:

The Faculty of Human Ecology is determined to reach for excellence and dominance in all round and integrated education in the field of human ecology through teaching, research, professional and societal services which acknowledge and fulfill one's duty and role towards the Creator, self, family, society and environmental prosperity