What is the origin of imperial academy?

Imperial academy, also known as "imperial academy" and "Sinology", was the highest institution of higher learning and the highest educational administration established in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.

It was built from the Yuan Dynasty to the 24th year of Yuan Dynasty (AD 1287). In the Ming Dynasty, a large-scale renovation and expansion was carried out in Yongle. In the forty-eight years of Qing Qianlong, a group of royal buildings named "Biyong" was added, forming the current regulations. The whole building in imperial academy faces south, and it is a courtyard with three entrances, covering an area of more than 27,000 square meters. On the central axis, Jixian Gate (gate), Imperial College Gate (gate 2), glazed archway, Biyong Hall, Yilun Hall and Jingyi Pavilion are arranged in turn.

In ancient times, students studying in imperial academy were called "Jianzi". Imperial academy not only accepts students from all ethnic groups in China, but also accepts foreign students, which has played an active role in cultivating talents from all ethnic groups in China and promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. The main building in imperial academy is still well-preserved after more than 700 years, and it is the only well-preserved ancient ruins of the highest institution of higher learning. Imperial academy has a long history, unique architectural style and profound cultural connotation.