Nine-year compulsory education and university education are two important stages in China's education system. Although they all belong to the category of education, there are obvious differences in many aspects. This paper will discuss the difference between nine-year compulsory education and university education from the aspects of tuition, years and funding requirements.

Differences in tuition fees

During the nine-year compulsory education, students do not need to pay tuition and fees, while university education needs to charge tuition fees. This is one of the most obvious differences between them.

Year difference

The nine-year compulsory education period is determined by China's economic development level and cultural and educational level. The length of university education depends on the requirements of different majors, usually four or five years.

Differences in capital requirements

The particularity of university education determines that its funding needs are different from those of primary and secondary schools. Universities need to invest more money to buy advanced experimental equipment and maintain and manage campus facilities. So universities need to charge tuition fees to make up for the lack of funds.