1, National Defense University is the only theater-level college directly under the Central Military Commission, and it is the existence of ceiling and departmental level in domestic military schools. Its level can be similar to that of the sub-national level, and in terms of level and specification, it is much higher than that of local universities and other military schools such as Tsinghua and Peking University.

2. As the highest military institution in China, National Defense University focuses on national defense and military science and technology, which makes it have unique advantages and expertise in military science research, military technology and military strategy.