Dalian Ocean University

Dalian Ocean University, located in Dalian City, Liaoning Province, is the only multidisciplinary institution in northern China with a focus on marine and fisheries disciplines. It is jointly built by the State Oceanic Administration and the Liaoning Provincial Government, and is a key construction university under Liaoning Province's first-class university initiative.

The university has three campuses: Heishijiao, Daheishi, and Wafangdian, covering 650,000 square meters with a building area of 420,000 square meters. It enrolls about 20,000 students and employs over 1,200 faculty and staff.

Dalian Ocean University's flagship programs include aquaculture, marine science, fisheries resources, and navigation technology. Its fisheries disciplines are highly renowned nationwide, as the university was originally one of the four fisheries institutions directly under the Ministry of Agriculture.

It is a pilot university for the National Excellent Agriculture and Forestry Talent Education and Training Plan, offering 12 first-level master's degree disciplines and 7 professional master's degree categories, covering 47 second-level master's directions and 22 professional fields.

The university comprises 16 colleges and schools offering 41 undergraduate programs. Its faculty of over 1,200 includes renowned scholars in marine science and aquaculture. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of theory and practice, with students engaging in national and provincial research projects through platforms like the Marine Fisheries Research Institute.

The university collaborates with international partners in joint graduate supervision programs, offering students a global academic perspective. It also publishes the Journal of Dalian Ocean University, providing a platform for scholarly exchange.

Dalian Ocean University has three campuses. The main Heishijiao campus is located in downtown Dalian, near the coast, with convenient transportation and pleasant surroundings. The Daheishi and Wafangdian campuses offer additional teaching and laboratory space.

Campus facilities include modern classrooms, labs, a library, sports venues, and student dormitories. Dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning and internet access. The cafeterias provide diverse dining options to suit different tastes.