Not yet merged. According to relevant information, as of February 28, 2023, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology have not issued a merger related information announcement. Merger is just the voice or suggestion of some people. Those who propose the merger of the two institutions believe that science and technology are closely related to education, but the current system is that science and technology are separated from education, and there is a phenomenon of "two skins". Moreover, as far as the establishment of government departments is concerned, natural science and engineering technology are the responsibility of science and technology departments, while humanities and social sciences are not the responsibility of government agencies. The merger is conducive to the unified management of education, science and technology and social sciences, and the strategy of "rejuvenating the country through science and education" can be implemented at a higher level.