First-class university construction refers to the institutions of higher learning that have been identified as national high-level universities and first-class discipline construction universities by the Ministry of Education. This kind of university has high academic reputation and educational influence, first-class academic resources and faculty, and all-round development of discipline construction.

From 65438 to 0985, China government began to adjust and reform the higher education system to promote the development of higher education in China. In 2002, the Ministry of Education put forward "2 1 1 Project", aiming at promoting the discipline and teaching level of some colleges and universities in by going up one flight of stairs. Later, the construction of "double first-class" became the new goal of China's higher education, aiming at building a number of high-level universities with global competitiveness according to the standards of world-class universities.

Therefore, the construction of first-class universities is usually an institution of higher learning that has undergone long-term educational reform and focused development. These universities have high strength and ability in personnel training, scientific research innovation and social services. Especially in discipline construction, these universities have invested heavily, established a number of leading domestic and internationally renowned key disciplines and research institutes, actively promoted internationalization, and carried out extensive academic cooperation and exchanges with world-class universities.

In order to achieve the goal of "double first-class" construction, the China Municipal Government has implemented a series of policies and measures to encourage universities to strengthen reform and innovation, optimize discipline structure and improve academic level. At the same time, give strong support to relevant universities in terms of financial resources and talent investment. The implementation of these policies has effectively promoted the development of first-class universities, and many universities have continuously improved their development level and competitiveness under this background.

In short, first-class universities are institutions of higher education with high comprehensive strength and international influence. These universities usually have first-class teachers, rich academic resources and advanced teaching equipment, which have made outstanding contributions to cultivating outstanding talents with international vision and professional quality.