A university in 3a refers to a university that requires students to have the qualities of "global vision, holistic education and lifelong learning". Specifically, the global perspective requires students to have the ability of cross-cultural communication and the way of thinking under the background of globalization; Holistic education requires students to study comprehensively in different fields and develop various skills and knowledge; Lifelong learning requires students to have the habit and ability of autonomous learning and lifelong learning.

Universities in 3a advocate an open education model, focusing on giving full play to students' subjectivity and innovation. The school attaches importance to practical teaching and social practice, and encourages students to explore and experience in practice and exercise their abilities and qualities. In addition, the school also pays attention to cultivating students' innovative consciousness and entrepreneurial spirit, and encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.

Universities in 3a also attach importance to international education and promote and strengthen international educational exchanges. The school encourages students to study and communicate overseas, cultivates cross-cultural communication ability, and attracts teachers and students from many different countries and regions to study and study. In such an international environment, students can broaden their horizons, increase their foreign language ability and improve their intercultural communication ability.