The University possesses rich teaching abilities and scientific research strength. There are more than 800 full-time teachers, including over 400 professors and associate professors. More than 70% of young teachers have masters degree or higher. The teaching staff at the University enjoy nation-wide recognition. Two teachers have been awarded the title of State-grade young and middle-aged experts with outstanding contributions to their respective fields, and ten staff members receive government special allowances. More than 40 have been awarded titles such as Provincial Level Expert, Provincial Level Trans-century Discipline Leader, Outstanding Discipline Leader and Excellent Young Backbone Teacher. The teachers' professional titles, experience and formal scholling records combine to produce the high teaching standard and strong scientific research that make Nanjing University of Finance and Economics one of China's finest tertiary education providers.