To carry out scientific research on degree and postgraduate education, and provide reference for the Ministry of Education and the State Council Academic Degrees Committee to formulate relevant policies. To undertake the evaluation and evaluation of degree and postgraduate education entrusted by the Ministry of Education and the State Council Academic Degrees Committee, and independently carry out the evaluation and evaluation of degree and postgraduate education for the society as needed. To undertake the proposition and examination of postgraduate students with the same academic level applying for on-the-job master's (doctoral) degree, and the on-the-job personnel applying for the national joint examination of professional master's degree. Undertaking counterpart research on China degree and foreign degree, Chinese mainland degree and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan degree, and consulting on mutual recognition of degree agreements; According to the authorization of the government, sign cooperation agreements with relevant non-governmental organizations and civil society on the evaluation and mutual recognition of degree and postgraduate education. To undertake the authentication, appraisal and consultation of degree certificates and related materials.

Responsible for the construction and maintenance of the national degree and postgraduate education information system and provide services to the society. Carry out non-governmental international exchanges and cooperation in degree and postgraduate education. Sponsor China Postgraduate Magazine, entrusted by the State Council Academic Degrees Committee, and undertake the editing, publishing and distribution of academic degree and postgraduate education magazine. Carry out other work related to degree and postgraduate education.