The purpose of education is determined according to the requirements of political, economic, production, cultural and scientific development of a certain society and the physical and mental development of the educated.

It reflects the requirements of a certain society for the educated, is the starting point and ultimate goal of educational work, and is also the basis for determining educational content, selecting educational methods, and checking and evaluating educational effects.

The purpose of education is different from the training objectives and professional training specifications. The purpose of education is the general requirement of all levels and types of education for personnel training standards, while the training objectives and professional training specifications are the specific requirements of a certain level and category of education or a certain major.

The formulation of training objectives and professional training specifications should not violate the educational purpose, but it is not equal to the educational purpose.