With the progress of the times and the development of society, higher education is increasingly emphasizing the comprehensive development of students, especially the cultivation of ideological and political qualities. Cultural education, as an important educational philosophy, aims to promote the comprehensive development of students through the influence and guidance of culture. From the perspective of cultural education, the role of ideological and political practice education for university students is significant, with abundant resources and diverse forms. However, the effectiveness needs to be improved, personalized education is insufficient, and the evaluation system is not perfect. This article aims to explore how to enhance the effectiveness of ideological and political practice education for university students from the perspective of cultural education, and provide new ideas and methods for ideological and political work in universities.