1. Institutions directly under the Ministry of Education: usually managed by the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Education.

2. Ordinary institutions of higher learning: headed or jointly headed by national ministries, provincial people's governments (including Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps) and provincial (city, district) education administrative departments.

Second, the purpose is different.

1. Universities directly under the Ministry of Education: The purpose is to take the lead in exploring reforms and play an exemplary role in improving teaching, scientific research and social services.

2. Ordinary colleges and universities: The purpose is to implement the strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and education.

Third, the characteristics are different.

1. Universities directly under the Ministry of Education: After the adjustment of the national university management system, a number of universities with strong strength and distinctive academic characteristics are directly under the 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.

2. Ordinary institutions of higher learning: According to the nature of the competent departments, ordinary institutions of higher education can be divided into three categories: universities in charge of the party and government group system (including national ministries and commissions, provincial people's governments and education administrative departments of provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions), military system colleges and research institutes with postgraduate enrollment education qualifications.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Universities directly under the Ministry of Education of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Baidu encyclopedia-ordinary colleges and universities