Curious 1+N+M of Yunnan Institute of Science and Technology Application refers to the open school-running framework of headquarters+several characteristic colleges+several applied technology research institutes, and the specialty setting combines the local characteristics and advantages of western Yunnan. Training base for cooperation with local leading enterprises.

The school is headquartered in Dali City, Dali Prefecture, and the characteristic college is located in a city with characteristic and advantageous industries in western Yunnan. The first batch will build three characteristic colleges: Dai Medicine College (located in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Prefecture), Pu 'er Tea College (located in Simao District, Pu 'er City) and Jewelry College (located in Tengchong City). General courses will be studied in the headquarters (Dali) during the grade, and professional courses will be studied in the location of characteristic colleges after the second grade.