The Aims and Objectives of UNSA shall be;
1. To guide and support all the Students of Uganda in the promotion of their academic pursuits and the achievement of successful careers.
2. To foster the mobilization of students towards matters pertaining to their welfare and national development.
3. To participate and seek for the preservation of Fundamental Human Rights as stipulated in the constitution of the Republic of Uganda1995.
4. To promote unity and maintain cordial relationship among students and other organizations with similar objectives.
5. To be actively involved in the search for a relevant education system in Uganda in conjunction with the authorities concerned.
6. To ensure and promote mutual relationships among students and between the students, their teachers / administrators; and to negotiate with the Uganda Government on any matters concerning students generally.
7. To establish and maintain solidarity with other international students’ organizations.
8. To promote National and International peace.
9. To instil in the students a spirit of discipline, interest and sense of awareness in National matters, principled pride in the positive aspects of their cultural heritage and to formulate means by which students can advance this heritage.
10. To do all such lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the well being of the students and development of Uganda.
11. To advocate for the rights and interests of students with disabilities in schools and institutions.
12. To promote awareness of the UNSA Constitution to all students including those with special needs, for example by drafting a Braille Constitution to cater for members who are visually impaired.