7. Jiangsu universities selected for China’s “double first-class” plan

Fifteen universities in Jiangsu have been included in China’s “Double First-class” plan aiming to nurture an elite group of world-leading Chinese higher education institutions, according to a government document published on Sept 21.

The plan is designed to turn China into a world leader in university education by 2020 and aims to foster 42 first-class universities and 95 first-class university programs.

Nanjing University and Southeast University were among the 42 universities that will be given special support to develop into world-class centers of higher education.

13 other Jiangsu-based universities, including Soochow University, Hohai University, Jiangnan University, and China University of Mining and Technology, have been selected to develop world-class programs in specific disciplines.

Fifteen universities in Jiangsu are included in China’s “Double First-class” plan aiming to nurture an elite group of world-leading Chinese higher education institutions. [Photo/Xinhua]