Qingdao University

Overview

English Name: Qingdao University

Control Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: None

World Rank: #188

Rank in China: #50

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Created as Qingdao Technical Advanced School 1909 and Qingdao Private University 1924.

The latter successively became National Qingdao University, National Shandong University. Through the merger with Qingdao Medical Technical School became Qingdao Medical College 1956.

Acquired present title 1985. Acquired present status 1993 through the merger of Qingdao University and Shandong Textile Engineering College (1950), Qingdao Medical College and Qingdao Teachers College (1951).

Main administrative body: Shandong Province

Location & Contact

Qingdao University's campus location, postal address, and the channels students typically use to reach the admissions team. Verified contact points help avoid third-party impersonators.

Academic Details

These figures give a quick read on Qingdao University's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing. Use them to ground decisions about programme fit and institutional capacity.

Degrees

Qingdao University's qualifications, sorted by level, give a quick overview of study routes. Use this view to scan from foundation through to research-level options before drilling into specific names.

Faculties & Divisions

Below: the faculties and divisions inside Qingdao University. Faculty member affiliations sometimes span multiple units, particularly for interdisciplinary scholars.

Programs Offered

Qingdao University's current programme offering broken down by degree level. Curriculum revisions happen periodically; check the version year on each programme page if accreditation portability matters.

How to apply to Qingdao University

Practical steps to apply to Qingdao University, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.

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   Browse the programme catalogue

   Use the programme finder to browse Qingdao University's 52 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

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   Check eligibility for your chosen programme

   Programme-level requirements at Qingdao University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

3. 3
   Get your documents ready

   Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

4. 4
   Apply through the official channel

   Qingdao University processes applications through www.qdu.edu.cn. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

5. 5
   Reach out and track your application

   Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 532-85951111. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Qingdao University

Concise answers to the most-searched questions about Qingdao University, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.

Top-Ranked Universities in China

Looking for the strongest names in China? These are the highest-ranked institutions nationally — useful context for benchmarking Qingdao University against the country's most established universities. National benchmarks also signal the upper bound of academic prestige in China.

UN

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Beijing · Public · Rank #2

Zhejiang University

Hangzhou · Public · Rank #3

Tsinghua University

Beijing · Public · Rank #4

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai · Public · Rank #5

Peking University

Beijing · Public · Rank #6

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Regional admissions cycle quirks (early-deadline schemes, regional aid programmes) apply consistently across the universities near Qingdao University. Worth knowing during shortlisting.

China University of Petroleum

Qingdao · Public · Rank #322

OC

Ocean University of China

Qingdao · Public · Rank #351

SH

Shandong University of Science and Technology

Qingdao · Public · Rank #460

QI

Qingdao University of Science and Technology

Qingdao · Public · Rank #481

China University of Petroleum, East China

Qingdao · Est. 1953

Where Else to Study Robotics & Automation

Programme-led research opportunities for Robotics & Automation students differ. Research-active programmes give undergraduates access to active labs; teaching-only programmes do not.

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan · Public · Rank #9

Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin · Public · Rank #22

University of Science and Technology of China

Hefei · Public · Rank #33

Shandong University

Jinan · Public · Rank #34

Tianjin University

Tianjin · Public · Rank #38

Universities Often Compared with Qingdao University

Peer cohort diversity — gender, nationality, socioeconomic background — varies more than rankings might suggest. Diversity affects classroom dynamics and post-grad networks.