Such a structure weakened the scientific potential of the institutions of higher education. At the same time, however, these centres, with their main focus on scientific activity, raised the overall level of science in many fields.
Selline struktuur nõrgestas mõneti kõrgkoolide teaduspotentsiaali, kuid samas tõstsid säärased ainult teadusloomele keskendunud üksused nii mõneski vallas üldist teaduse taset.