In the early years, the state had a policy, and the original 985 and 2 1 1 engineering universities would not be cancelled, and of course they would not be added. Suzhou University has not been kicked out of 985. Suzhou University is a 2 1 1 university.

Suzhou University lacks not only architecture, but also masters. Therefore, Suzhou University relies on good economic conditions and financial support to dig talents everywhere. The original 985 research group was also named as the "talent excavator for colleges and universities".