故宮學是一門專業學門，具有較多的人文藝術內容，既體現時代性，又保持民族性，把現代科學技術與中國傳統文化結合起來，能增加學生知識的廣度與深度，拓展學生視野，使學生兼備人文、藝術與科學素養，或能對通識教育有所注益。

Forbidden City Studies are a specialized field of research, mostly working on topics of the cultural tradition. By applying modern research methods to traditional Chinese culture, it is both modern and concerned about cultural identity. It broadens and deepens the perspective of the students and familiarizes them with traditional art and culture, while introducing them to modern research methods. Thus it is a field of interest for general education.