Universities directly under the Ministry of Education in People's Republic of China (PRC) refer to some universities directly managed by the Ministry of Education in People's Republic of China (PRC), and they are an important part of universities directly under the central government.
The Ministry of Education of People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) directly manages a number of institutions of higher learning, aiming at taking the lead in exploring reforms and playing an exemplary role in improving teaching, scientific research and social services.
After the adjustment of the national university management system, a number of universities with strong strength and distinctive academic characteristics were placed under the direct management of the Ministry of Education. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, most national key universities are directly under the Ministry of Education.