There are a large number of universities in China, which are divided into different levels according to their overall strength, and 985 and 211 universities attract the most attention from students and teachers. However, the 39 985 universities are still the top in the strongest 985 project. However, in recent years, there has been a trend of regression in the development of some 985 schools, which has disturbed many people. These schools, which were once as famous as Qingbei, have caused people to think deeply, what is the reason behind their regression?
1. Lanzhou University
Lanzhou University was once ranked among the top 10 universities in China in the 90s, but due to the unfavorable geographical location, many outstanding professors were poached by universities in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, resulting in a decline in the strength of the school. This brain drain makes it difficult for schools to attract excellent students, and even those who are admitted are often reluctant to stay in the local area for employment, resulting in a serious brain drain.
2. Northeastern University
As a century-old famous university, Northeastern University enjoyed a high reputation during the first period, and rose again due to policy support in the early days of the founding of New China. However, in recent years, as the economy in the Northeast region has declined and the brain drain has intensified, the overall strength of the university has also declined. Although it is not currently ranked in the top three in the Northeast region, the school still deserves the attention of candidates.
3. Nankai University
Nankai University, as a sister institution of Tsinghua University and Peking University in China, once had the potential to catch up. However, Nankai did not seize the development opportunities of the times and did not keep up with the pace of universities at the same level. In addition, there are relatively few disciplines in Nankai, and more attention is paid to the improvement of comprehensive strength.
4. Northwest A&F University
Northwest A&F University is the birthplace of modern agricultural education in Northwest China, and it is also one of the universities with the most comprehensive agricultural equipment in China. However, due to the geographical location and the fact that agriculture is no longer popular, the number of outstanding students enrolled by the school has declined in recent years, resulting in a lag in the overall level of development. However, it should not be overlooked that despite the challenges, the university still maintains its status as a 985 university, which speaks to its development and strength.
5. Jilin University
As the only 985 university in Northeast China, Jilin University is also one of the earliest graduate schools in China. However, similar to the situation of Northeastern University, Jilin University's development has also been constrained by the regional economy and has shown a downward trend in recent years.
Although these schools are gradually relegating to the bottom of the 985 university rankings, their overall level should not be underestimated. When choosing a university, we should not only focus on 985 or 211, but also consider multiple factors such as comprehensive strength, professional ranking and regional development. Although the overall strength of some colleges and universities is lacking, some majors are ranked high in the country, which is also a factor that candidates need to consider comprehensively.
As a self-editor, I also follow the development of higher education in China. The regression of these 985 colleges and universities is regrettable, and it has also triggered my thinking about education reform. The development of colleges and universities is closely related to factors such as regional economic development, talent flow, and policy support. In order to better improve the overall level of colleges and universities, we need to pay attention to talent training, discipline construction and rational allocation of educational resources. At the same time, students should also adhere to the principle of comprehensive consideration when choosing a university, and should not only blindly pursue the name of 985 or 211, but should choose a university that is suitable for their own development.