Yenching UniversityYenching University (Chinese: 燕京大學; pinyin: Yānjīng Dàxué) was a privateresearch university in Beijing, China, from 1919 to 1952. The university was formed out of the merger of four Christian colleges between 1915 and 1920. The term "Yenching" comes from an alternative name for old Beijing, derived from its status as capital of the state of Yan, one of the seven Warring States that existed until the 3rd century BC.
Public universityA public university, state university, or public college is a university or college that is owned by the state or that receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered "public" varies from one country (or region) to another, largely depending on the specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by a private corporation (not-for-profit or for profit).
Double First-Class ConstructionThe World First-Class Universities and First-Class Academic Disciplines Construction (世界一流大学和一流学科建设), together known as Double First-Class Initiative (双一流建设), is a higher education development and sponsorship scheme of the Chinese central government, initiated in 2015. The universities included in the Double First Class Initiative are recognized as "Double First-Class Universities".
C9 LeagueThe C9 League is an alliance of nine public universities in China. It was established on May 4, 1998, during the 100th anniversary of Peking University. MembershipThe C9 league comprises nine public universities: All C9 League schools are part of Project 985, Project 211, Plan 111, and Double First-Class Construction. In 2014, the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences started to participate in the C9 League meetings.
Project 211Project 211 (Chinese: 211工程) was a higher education development and sponsorship scheme of the government of China for "preparing approximately 100 universities for the 21st century", initiated in November 1995. There were 115 universities and colleges selected to be part of this program. Project 211 and Project 985 were both initiated by CCP general secretary Jiang Zemin in 1990s as part of the "revitalize the country through science and education" strategy.
Haidian, BeijingHaidian (Chinese: 海淀区; pinyin: Hǎidiàn Qū) is a northwest urban district of Beijing, bordering Xicheng and Fengtai. It is 431 km (166 sq mi) in area, making it the second-largest district in urban Beijing area (after Chaoyang), and is home to 3,133,469 inhabitants as of November 2020. According to the latest 2025 census data, the population of Haidian District is 3.122 million. Administrative divisionHaidian is divided into 22 subdistricts and 7 towns.Tianjin UniversityTianjin University (TJU; 天津大学), previously Peiyang University (北洋大學), is a national public research university in Tianjin, China. Established in 1895 by a royal charter from the Guangxu Emperor, Tianjin University is the oldest university in China, leading the country's significant shift towards modernization and development. The university is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of China.Types of universities and colleges in ChinaIn China, universities and colleges are classified in different ways for administrative purposes by the Ministry of Education of China.
Government of the Republic of ChinaThe Government of the Republic of China is the national authority whose actual-controlled territory consists of main island of Taiwan (Formosa), Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and other island groups, collectively known as the Taiwan Area or Free Area.
Project 985Project 985 (Chinese: 985工程) was a higher education development and sponsorship scheme of the government of China for creating world-class higher education institutions, initiated in May 1998. There were 39 universities selected to be part of this program, which are mostly considered top-tier institutions in mainland China.
Guangxu EmperorThe Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 – 14 November 1908), also known by his temple name Emperor Dezong of Qing, personal name Zaitian, was the tenth and penultimate emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His succession was endorsed by dowager empresses Ci'an and Cixi for political reasons after the Tongzhi Emperor died without an heir.
Ministry of Education (China)The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China is a constituent department of the State Council, responsible for basic education, vocational education, higher education, and other educational affairs throughout the country. The Ministry of Education acts as the predominant funder of national universities and colleges in China. The ministry also accredits tertiary institutions, degree curriculum, and school teachers of the country.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.