Although Kunming University of Science and Technology enjoys a high reputation and status among universities in Yunnan Province, it is not included in the national list of "2 1 1 engineering" universities. "2 1 1 Project" is a plan implemented by China Municipal Government to improve the overall level of higher education in China, aiming at promoting the construction and development of a number of key universities. Therefore, only those universities listed as "2 1 1 Project" can enjoy special treatment such as special funds and policy support provided by the government.

But this does not mean that the teaching quality and academic level of Kunming University of Science and Technology are not as good as 2 1 1 universities. In fact, Kunming University of Science and Technology has excellent teachers and scientific research strength in many fields, and its teaching quality and academic achievements are widely recognized.

Therefore, although Kunming University of Science and Technology is not a 2 1 1 university, it is still a very competitive university, which is worth choosing for those students who want to study in or around Yunnan Province.