Dalian Maritime University

Dalian Maritime University (DMU) is located in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. It is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Transport, jointly established by the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Education, the Liaoning Provincial Government, and the Dalian Municipal Government.

As a member of the '211 Project' and 'Double First-Class' initiative, DMU is known as the 'Cradle of Navigators' for its focus on maritime education. The university traces its roots to 1909 and was formed in 1953 through the merger of several navigation colleges, renamed Dalian Maritime University in 1994.

DMU excels in maritime disciplines, with flagship programs in Navigation Technology, Marine Engineering, Maritime Management, and Transportation ranking among the best in China. It is recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a leading maritime education institution.

The university implements a semi-military management system for its navigation majors, cultivating disciplined and highly skilled seafarers. DMU offers 10 first-level doctoral programs and 24 first-level master's programs, covering maritime, engineering, management, and law.

DMU has 21 teaching and research institutions offering 54 undergraduate programs, with 1,706 full-time faculty members, including many leading experts in maritime fields. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with navigation majors following a semi-military management system to enhance discipline and teamwork.

The university hosts 7 postdoctoral research stations and 16 professional master's degree categories. Key research platforms include the Asia-Pacific International Maritime Training Center and the World Maritime University Dalian Branch.

The campus consists of three areas: Dongshan, Xishan, and Linghai, covering 1,443,100 square meters with 945,700 square meters of building space. The campus is well-equipped with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, and sports facilities.

DMU operates several training ships, including the advanced 'Yukun', for students' maritime practice. Living conditions are convenient, with student dormitories featuring air conditioning and internet access, and canteens offering diverse dining options.