How many universities are there in the country? Analysis of the latest data and hot topics
In recent years, the scale and quality of higher education have become a hot topic of social concern. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Education, as of 2023, the total number of general colleges and universities nationwide will reach2820, an increase of 15 compared with 2022. The following is the hot topics and structured data analysis related to colleges and universities in the past 10 days:
1. Distribution of the number of universities nationwide (by type)
| College type | Quantity (place) | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate institutions | 1270 | 45.0% |
| Higher vocational (college) colleges | 1550 | 55.0% |
| "Double first-class" construction of colleges and universities | 147 | 5.2% |
2. Hot topics in higher education in the past 10 days
1.A new round of subject evaluation begins: The Ministry of Education announced that the fifth round of subject evaluation will be launched in January 2024, involving 12 major subject categories.
2.Explosive growth in artificial intelligence majors: In 2023, there will be 58 newly registered AI major universities, a year-on-year increase of 32%.
3.Employment data of college graduates: The implementation rate of graduates’ destination in 2023 is 87.6%, and the proportion of flexible employment has increased to 18.3%.
3. Top 5 number of universities in each province (latest in 2023)
| Province | Total number of colleges and universities | Undergraduate institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Jiangsu Province | 168 | 78 |
| Guangdong Province | 160 | 67 |
| Shandong Province | 153 | 70 |
| Henan Province | 141 | 57 |
| Sichuan Province | 134 | 53 |
4. New trends in university construction
1.Digital transformation accelerates: 89% of “double first-class” universities have established smart teaching platforms, with an average investment of over 230 million yuan.
2.Deepening the integration of industry and education: There will be 217 new modern industrial colleges in 2023, with Huawei, Tencent and other companies co-established with universities accounting for 63%.
3.Increased internationalization: The number of international students in China has returned to 92% of the 2019 level, with the proportion of academic degree students reaching a new high (58%).
5. Controversial hot events
1. Many universities have caused controversy among teachers due to the “promote or leave” system. The turnover rate of young teachers in a certain 985 university increased by 40% year-on-year.
2. In the context of the expansion of postgraduate enrollment, the problem of dormitory shortage in some colleges and universities has become prominent, and the "8-person dormitory" phenomenon has appeared in a certain 211 college.
3. Chaos of AI tools for college entrance examination applications: The Market Supervision Bureau recently investigated and punished 23 institutions that violated regulations, involving false propaganda and other behaviors.
It can be seen from the above data that while my country's higher education continues to expand in scale, it is undergoing a critical transformation period from quantitative change to qualitative change. In the future, the development of universities will pay more attention to distinctive positioning, digital transformation and social needs. However, how to balance scale expansion and quality improvement is still a core issue that requires continued attention.
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