985 key university. The four major academies in China refer to Yingtian Academy, Yuelu Academy, Bailudong Academy and Songyang Academy, all of which were founded or flourished in the Song Dynasty. They are important bases for education and learning in ancient China, and have trained many famous scholars and literati, such as Yan Shu, Fan Zhongyan, Sima Guang, Zhu, Fan Chengda, etc., enjoying a high reputation and status, which is equivalent to the level of 985 key universities.