Chinese Higher Education-related Organizations

Chinese higher education-related organizations

Government Regulatory Organizations

This uniRank category encompass all federal, national, state, or local government bodies and agencies that are responsible for recognizing, overseeing, regulating and/or funding higher education institutions. Examples of such government regulatory organizations include Ministries of Higher Education, Departments of Higher Education and other similar government bodies with the authority and responsibility to govern the higher education sector. These organizations play a vital role in ensuring the quality and standards of higher education institutions within their respective jurisdictions.

All China Federation of Trade Unions
Established in 1925, the All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) is a national-level organization in China that represents and advocates for the rights and interests of Chinese workers. It was established in 1925 and is the only legal trade union in China. The ACFTU is affiliated with the… learn more

All China Women's Federation
The All China Women's Federation (ACWF) is a non-governmental organization that works to promote the rights and interests of women in China. Founded in 1949, the ACWF is the largest women's organization in the country and is affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. The organization is dedicated… learn more

Beijing Municipal Commission of Education
Created in 1949, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education (BMCE) is a government agency responsible for the development and management of education in Beijing, China. It oversees a wide range of education institutions, including kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, vocational schools,… learn more

Chongqing Municipality Education Commission
The Chongqing Municipality Education Commission is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in Chongqing, China. Its primary role is to ensure that the education system in the municipality is of high quality and meets the needs of students, parents and… learn more

Department of Education of the Anhui Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Anhui Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Anhui Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well as… learn more

Department of Education of the Fujian Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Fujian Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Fujian Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well… learn more

Department of Education of the Gansu Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Gansu Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Gansu Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well as… learn more

Department of Education of the Guangdong Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Guangdong Province of China. The department is responsible for developing policies and guidelines for education, managing the… learn more

Department of Education of the Guizhou Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Guizhou Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Guizhou Province of China. The department is responsible for formulating policies, guidelines and regulations related to… learn more

Department of Education of the Hainan Province
Established in 1988, the Department of Education of the Hainan Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Hainan Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well… learn more

Department of Education of the Hebei Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Hebei Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Hebei Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well as… learn more

Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Heilongjiang Province of China. The department is responsible for developing policies and guidelines for the education… learn more

Department of Education of the Henan Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Henan Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Henan Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well as… learn more

Department of Education of the Hubei Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Hubei Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Hubei Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well as… learn more

Department of Education of the Hunan Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Hunan Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in Hunan Province, China. The department is responsible for formulating policies, guidelines and regulations related to education, as… learn more

Department of Education of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region
Established in 1955, the Department of Education of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in Inner Mongolia, China. The department is responsible for formulating policies, guidelines and regulations related… learn more

Department of Education of the Jilin Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Jilin Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Jilin Province of China. The department is responsible for formulating policies, guidelines and regulations related to education,… learn more

Department of Education of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Established in 1958, the Department of Education of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations… learn more

Department of Education of the Qinghai Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Qinghai Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Qinghai Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well… learn more

Department of Education of the Shaanxi Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Shaanxi Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Shaanxi Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well… learn more

Department of Education of the Shandong Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Shandong Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Shandong Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as… learn more

Department of Education of the Shanxi Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Shanxi Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Shanxi Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well… learn more

Department of Education of the Sichuan Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in Sichuan, a province located in southwestern China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and guidelines related to… learn more

Department of Education of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Established in 1955, the Department of Education of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is a government organization responsible for overseeing the education system in the Xinjiang region of China. The department is responsible for formulating policies, regulations and guidelines for the education… learn more

Department of Education of the Yunnan Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Yunnan Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Yunnan Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as well… learn more

Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province
Established in 1949, the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Zhejiang Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and regulations related to education, as… learn more

Education Department of the Guangxi Autonomous Region
Established in 1953, the Education Department of the Guangxi Autonomous Region is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Guangxi region of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and guidelines related to education, as… learn more

Education Department of the Jiangsu Province
Established in 1949, the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province is responsible for overseeing the education system in the province of Jiangsu, China. The department is responsible for ensuring that all students in the province receive a high-quality education that prepares them for success in… learn more

Education Department of the Jiangxi Province
Established in 1949, the Education Department of the Jiangxi Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in the Jiangxi Province of China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and guidelines related to education, as well as… learn more

Educational Department of Liaoning Province
Established in 1949, the Educational Department of Liaoning Province is a government organization responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in Liaoning Province, China. The department is responsible for implementing policies and guidelines related to education, as well as… learn more

General Administration of Sport of China
Established in 1952, the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) is responsible for overseeing sports and physical education in China. While the organization does not have a direct role in higher education, it works closely with universities and colleges to develop sports programs and… learn more

General Office of the CPC Central Committee
Founded in 1927, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is a powerful and influential organization that plays a major role in higher education in China. It is responsible for the implementation of the Party’s policies and decisions and for providing… learn more

Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China
Established in 1954, the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MOE) is a government ministry responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in China. Its main mission is to provide quality education that is accessible to all citizens of China and to ensure that the… learn more

Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China
Established in 2018, the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China is a government ministry responsible for emergency response and disaster management in China. While the ministry does not have a direct role in higher education, it has an important impact on emergency… learn more

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Established in 1954, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China is a government ministry responsible for China's foreign relations, including promoting educational and cultural exchanges with other countries. In this capacity, the ministry plays an important role in higher… learn more

Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China
Established in 1954, the Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China is a government ministry responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education in the field of medicine and health care in China. This includes the accreditation and licensing of medical schools, as well as the… learn more

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of the People's Republic of China is a government ministry responsible for the regulation and development of the country's industrial and information technology sectors. Established in 2008, the MIIT is responsible for formulating policies,… learn more

Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China
Established in 1954, the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China is a government ministry responsible for maintaining public order and safety in China. Its responsibilities include preventing and investigating crime, managing immigration and border control and regulating public… learn more

Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China
Established in 2008, the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China is a government ministry responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs related to transportation in China. Its responsibilities include regulating transportation services, overseeing the development… learn more

Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council
Founded in 1949, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council is a government agency in China that is responsible for promoting and supporting the development of overseas Chinese communities around the world. While its primary focus is on issues related to the Chinese diaspora, the… learn more

Shanghai Municipal Education Commission
Founded in 1949, the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission is the administrative body responsible for overseeing and managing education at all levels in Shanghai, China. The Commission is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and programs aimed at improving the quality of… learn more

State Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People's Republic of China
Established in 1949, the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People's Republic of China (SEAC) is an organization responsible for promoting the development and protection of China's ethnic minorities. While SEAC's role is not directly related to higher education, it plays a role in ensuring that… learn more

Tianjin Municipal Education Commission
Established in 1949, the Tianjin Municipal Education Commission is the education authority responsible for overseeing and regulating the education system in Tianjin, China.

It is responsible for formulating policies, regulations and standards for the development of education in Tianjin, as well as… learn more

Tibet Autonomous Region Department of Education
Established in 1959, the Tibet Autonomous Region Department of Education is a government agency responsible for overseeing the education system in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. The department's main responsibilities include developing and implementing policies related to education, promoting… learn more

Accreditation and Quality Evaluation Organizations

This uniRank category includes public or private entities responsible for assessing and evaluating the quality, standards and performance of higher education institutions as a whole or their specific programs. Accreditation organizations typically have established criteria and guidelines that institutions must meet to be accredited. These criteria often cover areas such as faculty qualifications, curriculum, student services, infrastructure, governance and educational outcomes. The evaluation process usually involves self-assessment by the institution, peer reviews, site visits and documentation reviews. Accreditation is typically granted for a specific period and institutions must undergo periodic reviews to maintain the accredited status of the institution or its programs. Quality evaluation organizations, also known as quality assurance agencies or quality councils, are also responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of educational institutions and programs. Quality evaluation organizations often assess institutions based on factors such as educational outcomes, faculty qualifications, research output, student support services, infrastructure, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Both accreditation or quality evaluation organizations may operate at the national, regional or international level. The evaluations conducted by these organizations serve multiple purposes. They provide information to prospective students, employers, and other stakeholders about the quality and credibility of institutions or programs. Additionally, the evaluations can help institutions identify areas for improvement and implement quality enhancement measures.
It's worth noting that accreditation and quality evaluation organizations can vary in their structures, methodologies and specific areas of focus. Different countries and regions may have their own accrediting bodies or quality assurance agencies with distinct frameworks and processes for evaluation

Asia-Pacific Quality Network
The Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) is a non-governmental and non-profit network of quality assurance agencies in higher education in the Asia-Pacific region. It was established in 2003 with the aim of promoting and enhancing quality assurance in higher education through capacity building,… learn more

Higher Education Evaluation Center of the Ministry of Education of People's Republic of China
Established in 1993, the Higher Education Evaluation Center (HEEC) is an organization under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China that is responsible for evaluating and accrediting higher education institutions in China. HEEC evaluates institutions based on their academic… learn more

Shanghai Education Evaluation Institute
The Shanghai Education Evaluation Institute (SEEI) is a non-profit organization that plays a crucial role in the higher education system of China. Established in 1993, SEEI is responsible for evaluating the quality of education provided by universities and colleges in Shanghai and providing… learn more

Qualifications Authorities

This uniRank category includes government organizations or bodies responsible for setting and maintaining the standards and frameworks for qualifications awarded in a specific country or jurisdiction. These authorities play an important role in ensuring the consistency, quality, and recognition of qualifications within the higher education system.

Qualifications authorities develop and establish frameworks that outline the levels and descriptors of qualifications within a particular education system. These frameworks provide a clear structure for different types of qualifications, including undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and vocational qualifications.

Additionally, qualifications authorities facilitate the articulation and credit transfer processes, allowing students to transfer between educational institutions or programs while preserving the value and recognition of their previously earned qualifications or credits.

Moreover, qualifications authorities engage in activities related to the international comparability and recognition of qualifications. They may participate in international frameworks, such as the Bologna Process in Europe or global qualification recognition networks, to ensure alignment with international standards and enhance global mobility for students.

It's important to note that qualifications authorities vary from country to country, and as a result, their names, structures, and responsibilities may differ. In some cases, these authorities operate at the national level, while others may have regional or sector-specific variations. Additionally, some qualifications authorities may also possess accreditation or quality assurance powers. Overall, the aim of qualifications authorities is to safeguard the integrity and value of qualifications and promote a cohesive and standardized higher education system.

China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center
China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) is a non-profit organization that is responsible for evaluating academic degrees and programs in China. Established in 1998, it operates under the authority of the Ministry of Education and is based in Beijing, China.

CDGDC is… learn more

Other Higher Education-related Organizations

This uniRank miscellaneous category encompasses various entities and organizations that are related to the field of higher education but do not fit neatly into the categories above. These organizations play diverse roles and contribute to the advancement, support and development of higher education in different ways.

Central Committee of China Communist Youth League
Founded in 1920, the Central Committee of China Communist Youth League (CCYL) is a major organization in China that plays an important role in higher education. It is the largest youth organization in the country, with over 80 million members. The CCYL is a branch of the Communist Party of China and… learn more

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Chinese Higher Education-related Organizations

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