Universities

Ocean University of China (OUC)

School Introduction
Ocean University of China (OUC) was founded in 1924. It is a key comprehensive university under the direct administration of the Chinese Ministry of Education, with strengths in oceanography and fisheries and a complete range of disciplines. It is also one of the key universities in the country’s “Project 985” and “Project 211”. In September 2017, it was included in Class A of the country’s plan of building “Double First Class Universities”.

OUC has three campuses, namely Laoshan, Yushan and Fushan, occupying 160 hectares. The new campus on Qingdao’s west coast is under construction. The university has 21 colleges and a teaching center of fundamental courses.

OUC has a total of 27,800 full-time students, including over 15,900 undergraduate students, 9,100 master’s students and 2,010 doctoral students. The university has more than 1,000 students from more than 80 countries.

OUC is the host institution of Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute Scholarship, Marine Scholarship of China, Credit Student Scholarship for China-US Humanities Exchange, China-Europe Credit Scholarship and Qingdao Municipal Government Scholarship for international students in China. It also offers the OUC President Scholarship for international students.

Nine disciplines (fields) of the university are ranked among the top 1% of ESI global research institutions, including Earth Science, Botany and Zoology, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Agriculture, Biology and Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Ecology, and Pharmacology and Toxicology.

OUC is known as one of the “most beautiful campuses in China”. The campus of OUC, together with the clear blue sky, tall trees and European-style buildings, form a wonderland with the most beautiful sceneries.

Ocean University of China passed the first batch of national quality certification for studying in China in 2016.

Non degreePreparatory Program
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
English 1 Semester 2023-09-02 2023-07-31 RMB 7000 Per semester Details

Chinese Language Program

Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
Chinese 1 Semester 2023-09-02 2023-08-30 RMB 7000 Per semester Details
Chinese 1 Semester 2023-03-04 2023-02-25 RMB 7000 Per semester Details

Bachelor degree

Business Administration English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-20 RMB 23000 Per year
International Economics and Trade English 4 Years 2023-09-30 2023-06-20 RMB 23000 Per year
Computer Science and Technology English 4 Years 2023-09-30 2023-06-20 RMB 23000 Per year
Food Science and Engineering Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-30 2023-06-30 RMB 18000 Per year
Civil Engineering Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-30 2023-06-30 RMB 18000 Per year

Master degree

International Relations Chinese 3 Years 2023-09-09 2023-07-31 RMB 20500 Per year
Master of International Business(MIB in English) English 2 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-10 RMB 25000 Per year
Environmental and Natural Resources Law English 2 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-10 RMB 25000 Per year
China Studies English 2 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-10 RMB 20500 Per year
Finance Chinese/English 3 Years 2023-09-30 2023-06-15 RMB 20500 Per year
International Economics and Trade Chinese/English 3 Years 2023-09-30 2023-06-15 RMB 20500 Per year
Chinese Language and Literature Chinese/English 3 Years 2023-09-30 2023-06-15 RMB 20500 Per year

Doctoral degree

Physical Oceanography English 4 Years 2023-09-02 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Marine Geology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Marine Geochemistry English 4 Year 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Geology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-08 RMB 31000 Per year
Integrated Management of Marine Resources,Interests and Rights English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Accounting English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Cultural Industry Management English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Business Administration English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Tourism Management English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Marine Biology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Microbiology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Genetics English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Genetics English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Development Biology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Cell Biology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Ecology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Environmental Engineering English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Environmental and Geological Engineering English 3.5 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Food Science and Engineering English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Foreign Language and Literature English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Environment and Resources Protection Law English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Marine Materials Science English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Microbiology and Biochemical Medicine English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Pharmaceutical Analytics English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Biomedicine English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Pharmaceutics English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Pharmaceutical Chemistry English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Fishery Resources English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Meteorology English 4 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
Atmospheric Physics and Atmospheric Environment English 3.5 Years 2023-09-01 2023-06-15 RMB 31000 Per year
There are three international student’s buildings in OUC, with every room equipped with heater/air-conditioner, color TV, telephone, private toilet, and basic furniture. IEC service facilities include a shared kitchen, restaurant, sundries shop, laundry, table tennis room, Internet cafe, and study rooms. There are also international telephone facilities, a photocopy machine, and a service for airline tickets.Room rate for the international student building (only paid by RMB)
International Students Building on Fushan Campus
Types Rate for long term course students(3 months or above) Rate for long term course students(1-3 months)
Single Room RMB 45~58 /day/room RMB 85 /day/room
Double Room RMB 66~80 /day/room RMB 100 /day/room
International Students Building on Yushan Campus
Types Rate for long term course students(3 months or above) Rate for short term course students(1- 3 months)
Double Room RMB 75~82/day/room RMB 110~120/day/room
Notes: Room Deposit RMB550, refundable upon checking out. The reception is responsible for registration, receiving and holding students mail. (just take it as a reference ,the standard rate of exchange should accord with the bank.)FoodStudents are responsible for their own food needs. They can have meals either at one of several university canteens (around RMB800 each month) or cook in the shared kitchen of the student building.

Pictures of students buliding

According to the requirements of different schools, the application materials will be slightly different, and the specific information is subject to the consultant office Non Degree Course & Bachelor Degree 1. Photocopy of valid passport With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included. 2. Passport-sized photo A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant. 3. Graduation certificate of high school Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized. 4. Academic transcript of high school 5. English proficiency test certificate For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English. Master Degree 1.A passport-sized photo 2.Copy of passport (the photo page) 3.Copy of your bachelor degree transcript (Notarized English translation if applicable ) 4.Copy of your bachelor degree certificate (Notarized English translation if applicable ) 5.English language proficiency certificate (non-English speaking countries) 6.non-criminal record or working proof (for non-fresh graduate) 7.study plan 8.two recommendation letters Doctoral Degree 1.  Photocopy of valid passport With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included. 2.  Passport-sized photo A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant. 3.  Master's degree diploma Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized. 4.   Transcript of postgraduate school 5.  Health certificate(optional) Photocopy of physical examination record. 6.   Two recommendation letters(optional) From professor,associate professor or equivalents. 7.  Certificate of English proficiency test IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker. 8.  Financial guarantee letter Photocopy of the signatured financial guarantee letter from his/her financial guarantor to prove their solvency.