A: The individual function of higher education is the individual function of higher education, which refers to the role that higher education plays on individuals, that is, higher education should promote the physical and mental development of individuals. In the functional system of higher education, it is the most basic function of higher education, reflecting the specific relationship between the object of higher education and individual needs. Mainly refers to: (1) the function of promoting individuals to master knowledge and develop their ability (ability refers to learning ability, research ability and practical ability); (2) the function of promoting individuals to improve the level of civilization; (3) the function of promoting individuals to change their social status.