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 was restored after the disruptions of the Cultural Revolution in 1975[7]: 92  by the 4th National People's Congress.

[8]: 138 In 2019, the Ministry issued a new regulation aimed at unifying the teaching materials for primary and middle schools across China in areas including history, language, and politics.

[9]: 16 In 1952, the Ministry of Education sought to develop a system of political counselors as a pilot program in universities.