Ministry of Education (China)
| 中华人民共和国教育部 Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Jiàoyùbù | |
Logo of the Ministry | |
Ministry of Education headquarters in the Xicheng of Beijing | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | October 1949 |
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| Type | Constituent Department of the State Council (cabinet-level executive department) |
| Jurisdiction | Government of China |
| Headquarters | Beijing |
| Annual budget | CN¥5.3 trillion (2020) |
| Minister responsible | |
| Parent agency | State Council |
| Child agencies | |
| Website | en |
The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China is a constituent department of the State Council, responsible for basic education, vocational education, higher education, and other educational affairs throughout the country. The Ministry of Education acts as the predominant funder of national universities and colleges in China. The ministry also accredits tertiary institutions, degree curriculum, and school teachers of the country.
The Ministry of Education currently has 19 internal departments and bureaus. As of 2022, there were 75 colleges and universities affiliated with the Ministry of Education.