Abstract: With the continuous improvement of discipline evaluation standards at all levels,the hierarchical construction system of university disciplines has initially formed.This article discusses the connotation of the disciplinary hierarchical construction system,explores the formation mechanism and specific manifestations of Chinese hierarchical construction system of disciplines,analyzes representative models and characteristics of provincial,municipal,and regional disciplinary hierarchical construction systems.It also proposes optimization suggestions for the implementation path of the disciplinary hierarchical construction system from three aspects:adhering to scientific overall planning of provincial disciplinary construction,adhering to the concept of sustainable development for comprehensive and coordinated disciplinary development,and promoting disciplinary work transformation through digital technology.