Peking University, founded in 1898, was originally named Shi Jing University Hall. Originally established as the highest institution of higher learning, it is also the highest educational administrative organ of the country, exercising the functions of the Ministry of Education. Peking University is the first national comprehensive university in modern China, a famous institution of higher learning in China and one of the most important universities in Asia and the world.
Peking University initiated the earliest university education of literature, science, politics, business, agriculture and medicine in China, and was the founder of modern higher education in China.
In the modern history of China, Peking University was the central birthplace of China's "New Culture Movement" and "May 4th Movement", and also the earliest place where China's various political thoughts and social ideals spread. Known as the "political barometer of China", it enjoys a high reputation and an important position.
The school is now an important member of the national "2 1 1 Project" and "985 Project" and the "Nine Schools Alliance" (C9 Alliance) of China's top universities, which has cultivated a large number of talents and profoundly influenced modern China. On August 5th, 20 15, released by academic ranking of world universities, Peking University ranked 43rd in science in the world.
The Minister of School Management of Shi Jing University was changed to the Minister of School Affairs of the Prime Minister, who was in charge of school affairs throughout the country, and the Governor's College of Shi Jing University was established to be responsible for the affairs of Shi Jing University. As a result, Shi Jing University's function of managing national education was separated and became a pure institution of higher learning.
In the same year, the Jinshi Pavilion was opened, and the last two imperial examinations in the history of China were enrolled, namely, more than 80 Jinshi from Guimao Division (1903) and more than 30 Jinshi from Chen Jiake (1904). And selected the first batch of 47 students to study abroad, which is the first time that universities in China have sent overseas students.
The Qing government appointed Zhang Baixi, the official minister, as the minister of management, and entrusted the management of Shi Jing University Hall, which was restored. Wu Rulun and Gu Hongming are principals and deputy directors, while Yan Fu and Lin Shu are general managers and deputy directors of Daxuetang Translation Publishing House.
1862 Shi Jing Wentong Museum, which was founded during the Westernization Movement, was also incorporated into the University Hall. 65438+February 17, the opening ceremony was held in the auditorium of Shi Jing University. According to the academic system, graduates with different degrees were awarded the titles of Gong Sheng, Juren and Jinshi respectively.