The motto of Kunming University of Science and Technology is "Mingde", which means "Mingde". It comes from "University": "The way of university lies in Mingde". Knowledge: from "University": "Knowledge lies in things". Li Xing: From "Zhu Quotations": "On the preface, you must know it first; On the weight, when the force is heavy. " Tradition: hard work, seeking truth and being pragmatic, spirit: rooted in red soil, colored feelings, perseverance, sincere service to the country.

Knowing and doing comes from the motto of Donglu University (the predecessor of Yunnan University) established by 1922 (Ren Xunian), "self-respect, knowing and doing, and being righteous". Kunming University of Science and Technology perfected its motto during its 50th anniversary celebration in 2004. Kungong is an important successor of Donglu University, which combines the characteristics of the University of Science and Technology and inherits some school mottos.

April 20 18 official website shows that the school has 1 national key disciplines, 1 national key training disciplines, 23 provincial key disciplines, 8 postdoctoral mobile stations, 8 first-class doctoral programs 18, 62 doctoral programs in two disciplines and 42 first-class master programs.