As Nanjing University is the top institution in colleges and universities, countless scholars compete to apply for universities that may not be admitted, and are selected as national "double-first-class" key construction universities and world-class universities. 15 discipline is selected as the "world-class discipline" construction list. In the latest subject evaluation, Nanjing University got "A+" in astronomy, geology, library and information and archives management.

Nankai University and Nanjing University are both strong universities in arts and sciences, and their social science strength should not be underestimated. Relatively speaking, the science department of Nanjing University is better, which can be seen from the fourth discipline evaluation of the Ministry of Education. In terms of humanities, the two schools are basically the same, each with its own advantages. In social sciences, especially economics, Nankai is a traditional strong school, and its strength is superior to that of Nanjing University.