According to the "Notice on Implementing Measures for Promoting the Construction of World-class Universities and First-class Subjects as a Whole" issued by the Ministry of Education on 20 17, the third round selection list of double-class universities will be announced in 2026 and 2027.

The purpose of the selection of double first-class universities is to implement the basic principles of construction and implementation, and to implement the general tone requirements of 20 17 the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China the State Council on striving for progress while maintaining stability.