The academy system originated from the ancient Confucian culture in China and existed as early as the Han Dynasty. This is a unique education system in China. The college system originated from the Catholic education system in medieval Europe, and developed gradually with the arrival of the European Renaissance.

Although the academy system and the college system have different historical and cultural backgrounds, they are both important milestones in the development of human education and have had a far-reaching impact on the construction and development of modern education system. In today's society, the college system has become the mainstream education system, which is widely used in all fields and levels of education, including high schools, universities, graduate schools and so on.