Ocean University of China

Qingdao, China World Rank #351

Overview

English Name: Ocean University of China
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
World Rank: #351
Rank in China: #84
Ocean University of China student life

Ocean University of China runs as a public institution in Qingdao, China. The institution functions as a higher-education provider within China's higher-education sector.

Ocean University of China runs a catalogue of active programmes across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, with teaching organised under numerous faculties and schools. The breadth of its catalogue serves a varied applicant profile.

Institutional scale at Ocean University of China centres on 26,000 students, organised across faculties and academic units. Its campus environment provides the daily context for academic and student life.

Ocean University of China's standing — captured by #351 globally and #84 within China — places it within China's academic hierarchy. The institution participates in China's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Below are Ocean University of China's address, location data, and primary contact channels. These are the basics you'll want before scheduling a campus visit or sending a formal admissions enquiry.

Address: Laoshan Campus 238 Songling Road, Laoshan District
Postal Code: 266100

Academic Details

The numbers behind Ocean University of China: student body, academic staff, and the recognising bodies validating its work. A baseline read for assessing institutional capacity and rigour.

Academic Year: September to July (September-January; February-July)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Graduation from senior middle school and National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) Foreign students: for further information see CUCAS https://school.cucas.edu.cn/Ocean-University-of-China-33/fee-structure/
Total Students: 26,000
Full-Time Academic Staff: 1,726

Degrees

Each degree level at Ocean University of China groups its qualifications below for easy comparison. The grouping makes it straightforward to find equivalent programmes across institutions.

Bachelor's 6 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Agriculture
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Natural Sciences
Master's 66 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Accountancy
  • Administrative Law
  • African Studies
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agricultural Management
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Aquaculture
  • Art Management
  • Asian Studies
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Arts
  • Comparative Literature
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Ecology
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • French
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • History
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Insurance
  • International Law
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Japanese
  • Journalism
  • Korean
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Marine Biology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Meteorology
  • Musicology
  • Operations Research
  • Optics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physical Education
  • Plant Pathology
  • Power Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Social Policy
  • Software Engineering
  • Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Technology Education
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Tourism
  • Translation and Interpretation
  • Zoology
Doctoral 37 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Administrative Law
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Aquaculture
  • Art Management
  • Biochemistry
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Law
  • Coastal Studies
  • Commercial Law
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Networks
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Fishery
  • Food Science
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Engineering
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Meteorology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacology
  • Software Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Tourism
  • Zoology

Faculties & Divisions

The faculties at Ocean University of China, and what each one teaches, are organised below for easy browsing. Many faculties also host research centres and outreach activities outside their core teaching.

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Marine Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Process Engineer
  • Plant Manager
  • Materials Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Chinese Language and Culture (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
  • Cultural Studies
  • Literature
  • Native Language
Economics (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Naval Architecture

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Environmental Science and Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Fishery (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Fishery
Food Science and Engineering (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Food Science

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Foreign Languages (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Modern Languages

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Information Science and Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

International Education (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cultural Studies
  • International Studies
  • Modern Languages

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Liberal Arts, Journalism and Communication (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
  • Communication Studies
  • Journalism
  • Literature

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Life Sciences and Technology (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Aquaculture
  • Ecology
  • Fishery
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Marine Biology

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Management (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Marine Geo-Science (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Coastal Studies
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Science and Oceanography

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Materials Science and Engineering (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Materials Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Mathematics (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics

Common Career Paths

  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Actuary

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physical and Environmental Oceanography (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Physics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Meteorology

Common Career Paths

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Climate Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law and Political Sciences (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Law
  • Political Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Medicine and Pharmaceutics (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Each programme at Ocean University of China is grouped by the degree it leads to. New programmes can take 6–12 months to propagate through search engines, so the live catalogue here is the authoritative list.

Bachelor's Degree

76 programmes

There are 76 programmes to choose from at Ocean University of China for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.

Tourism Management 旅游管理 Tourism & Leisure
Sports Training 运动训练 Sport and Exercise Science
Software Engineering 软件工程 Software Engineering
Marketing 市场营销 Marketing
German 德语 Linguistics & Language Studies
Marine Science 海洋科学 Marine Science
Marine Resources and Environment 海洋资源与环境 Marine Science
Marine Resource Development Technology 海洋资源开发技术 Marine Science
Marine Fishery Science and Technology 海洋渔业科学与技术 Marine Science
Marine Engineering 轮机工程 Marine Science
Logistics Management 物流管理 Supply Chain & Logistics
Law 法学 Law
Korean 朝鲜语
Journalism 新闻学 Media Studies & Mass Media
Japanese 日语
International Economics and Trade 国际经济与贸易 Economics
Intelligent Science and Technology 智能科学与技术 General Engineering
Information and Computational Science 信息与计算科学 Natural Sciences
Industrial Design 工业设计 Applied Design
Harbor, Waterway and Coastal Engineering 港口航道与海岸工程 General Engineering
Geospatial Information Science and Technology 地球信息科学与技术 Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Networked New Media 网络与新媒体 Media Studies & Mass Media
Sociology 社会学 Social & Cultural Studies
Public Business Management 公共事业管理 Business & Management
Polymer Materials and Engineering 高分子材料与工程 Materials Science
Political Science and Administration 政治学与行政学 Politics & International Relations
Physics 物理学 Physics & Astronomy
Pharmacy 药学 Pharmacy
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering 光电信息科学与工程 Robotics & Automation
Ocean Technology 海洋技术
Materials Chemistry 材料化学 Materials Science
Navigation Technology 航海技术
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering 船舶与海洋工程 Architecture
Music Performance 音乐表演 Music
Microelectronics Science and Engineering 微电子科学与工程 Robotics & Automation
Mechanical Engineering and Automation 机械设计制造及其自动化 Robotics & Automation
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics 数学与应用数学 Mathematics
Materials Science and Engineering 材料科学与工程 Materials Science
Business Administration 工商管理 Business Administration
Cultural Industry Management 文化产业管理 Business & Management
Confidentiality Technology 保密技术
Confidentiality Management 保密管理 Business & Management
Computer Science and Technology 计算机科学与技术 Computer Sciences
Communication Engineering 通信工程 Communication Studies
Civil Engineering 土木工程 Civil Engineering & Construction
Chinese Language and Literature 汉语言文学 Linguistics & Language Studies
Chemistry 化学 Chemistry
Chemical Engineering and Technology 化学工程与工艺 Chemistry
Cybersecurity 网络空间安全 Cyber Security
Biotechnology 生物技术 Biotechnology
Biological Sciences 生物科学 Biological Sciences
Biological Engineering 生物工程 Biological Sciences
Automation 自动化 Robotics & Automation
Atmospheric Sciences 大气科学 Natural Sciences
Aquaculture 水产养殖学 Marine Science
Applied Meteorology 应用气象学 Climate Studies & Meteorology
Administrative Management 行政管理 Business & Management
Engineering Management 工程管理 Business & Management
Geology 地质学 Earth Sciences & Geology
French 法语 Linguistics & Language Studies
Food Science and Engineering 食品科学与工程 Food Science
Financial Management 财务管理 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Finance 金融学 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Exploration Technology and Engineering 勘查技术与工程 General Engineering
Environmental Science 环境科学 Environmental Sciences
Environmental Engineering 环境工程 Environmental Engineering
English 英语 English Language Studies
Accounting 会计学 Accounting
Electronic Information Science and Technology 电子信息科学与技术 Robotics & Automation
Electronic Information Engineering 电子信息工程 Robotics & Automation
Educational Technology 教育技术学 Education & Teaching
Editorial and Publishing 编辑出版学 Publishing
Economics 经济学 Economics
Ecology 生态学 Environmental Sciences
E-commerce 电子商务 Business & Management
Data Science and Big Data Technology 数据科学与大数据技术 Data Science & Analytics

How to apply to Ocean University of China

How to apply to Ocean University of China — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Ocean University of China runs 76 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Before applying to Ocean University of China, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for China.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Ocean University of China's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.ouc.edu.cn). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by email at [email protected]. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean University of China

Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Ocean University of China, drawn directly from institutional records.

In which city is Ocean University of China?

Ocean University of China is based in Qingdao, China.

Is Ocean University of China public or private?

Ocean University of China is a public institution.

How many students study at Ocean University of China?

Ocean University of China has approximately 26,000 students.

What is Ocean University of China's ranking?

Ocean University of China holds rank #351 globally and #84 in China.

What programmes are available at Ocean University of China?

Ocean University of China delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Is Ocean University of China officially recognised?

Yes, Ocean University of China is recognised by Ministry of Education.

What is Ocean University of China's official website?

You can find Ocean University of China online at www.ouc.edu.cn.

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