The difference between double-class and 985, 2 1 1 is mainly reflected in the definition, selection criteria, subject scope, influence and so on.

First of all, the definition is different:

Double first-class refers to the abbreviation of world-class universities and first-class disciplines, which is a major strategic decision. It is also recognized as another major institution of higher learning after 985, 2 1 1, which has great educational development significance.

2 1 1 refers to the construction projects of 2 1 century 100 key universities and a number of key disciplines, which were officially launched in 1995+0 1 year after being approved by the State Council. 2 1 1 is a key construction work in the field of higher education initiated by the state. Developing higher education is an important measure and decision at the turn of the century facing the domestic and international situation.

At the turn of the century, 985 made a major decision to build a first-class university with world advanced level. In order to realize modernization, there should be several first-class universities with world advanced level. The first batch of 985 universities ***9, namely Peking University, Tsinghua University, China University of Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Xi Jiaotong University, Nanjing University, Zhejiang University and Harbin Institute of Technology.

Second, the selection criteria are different:

The selection criteria of double first-class universities include discipline level, discipline ESI ranking, discipline evaluation level and quantity, discipline world ESI ranking and so on. The selection criteria of 985 are mainly comprehensive strength and subject level. The selection criteria of 2 1 1 pay more attention to the overall strength of the school and the development of characteristic disciplines.

Third, the scope of disciplines is different:

Double first-class universities not only pay attention to the overall strength and academic level, but also pay attention to the integration with the international community and Industry-University-Research. The discipline strength of 985 University is relatively strong, but it does not necessarily cover all disciplines. 2 1 1 Pay more attention to the development of characteristic disciplines.

Fourth, the impact is different:

Not only at home, but also internationally, the influence of double first-class universities is gradually increasing. 985 universities have high popularity and influence in China, but their international influence is relatively small. 2 1 1 Universities have a certain influence in China, but their influence in the world is relatively small.