The school spirit of Yunnan University of Finance and Economics is "being realistic and innovative". This is not only a tradition formed in the history of running a school for more than half a century, but also an eternal pursuit of the rich. It is embodied in paying attention to practical work, pursuing practical results, cohesive strength, external image, seizing opportunities and extraordinary development.

Seeking truth from facts is the starting point and destination of school teaching, scientific research and serving the society. Advocate everything from reality, everything from reality, down-to-earth, hard work, hard study, the pursuit of true knowledge, the pursuit of truth, step by step towards the other side of the ideal.