Ocean University of China

Ocean University of China (OUC), located in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong Province, is a comprehensive national key university directly under the Ministry of Education. It is jointly supported by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Shandong Province, and Qingdao City.

OUC is renowned for its distinctive strengths in marine and fisheries sciences, while also offering a wide range of disciplines including science, engineering, agriculture, humanities, economics, management, law, education, and arts.

OUC's core strength lies in its world-class marine and fisheries programs. Marine science and fisheries science are consistently ranked first in national discipline evaluations, earning the university the reputation as the 'cradle of marine talent' in China.

The university hosts several national key laboratories and research centers, including the co-construction unit of the Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology and the National Marine Drug Engineering Technology Research Center.

OUC boasts a distinguished faculty, including members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as overseas high-level talents. The university comprises one college, 20 schools, and one basic teaching center, offering 74 undergraduate programs and a wide array of master's and doctoral programs.

The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary learning, especially in marine science, fisheries, environment, and engineering, where students can engage in cutting-edge research projects.

OUC has four distinctive campuses. The Laoshan campus is the main campus with modern facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and sports venues. The Yushan campus, located in the old town of Qingdao near the sea, features traditional architecture and serves as the primary base for marine science and fisheries education and research.

The Fushan campus focuses on humanities, social sciences, and arts. The West Coast campus is a newly built area covering about 2800 mu (approx. 187 hectares), equipped with advanced ocean engineering experimental facilities.