Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology

Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology (GDUPT) is located in Maoming, Guangdong Province, and is the only public undergraduate university in South China with a distinctive focus on petrochemical engineering. It is jointly established by the Guangdong Provincial Government and three of China's largest oil corporations: Sinopec, CNPC, and CNOOC.

GDUPT is a member of the Ministry of Education's 'Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program' and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Engineering Alliance. The university traces its roots back to 1954 as an accelerated middle school affiliated with South China Institute of Technology, and after several transformations, it was renamed Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology in 2010 and became a provincial university in 2021.

GDUPT's core strength lies in its unique petrochemical focus and deep industry connections. As the only undergraduate university in South China specializing in petrochemical engineering, it excels in flagship programs such as Chemical Engineering and Technology, Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation Engineering, and Energy Chemical Engineering.

Graduates are highly sought after by major state-owned oil companies like Sinopec, CNPC, and CNOOC. The university is authorized to confer master's degrees and is a project-approval unit for doctoral programs, with 8 master's degree programs covering key disciplines like Chemical Engineering and Technology and Control Science and Engineering.

GDUPT comprises 21 teaching units offering 61 undergraduate programs across engineering, science, management, economics, humanities, law, and education. The faculty includes 550 professors and associate professors, many with industry experience or overseas backgrounds.

The curriculum blends theory with practice: petrochemical programs adopt a '3+1' model where students spend one year in corporate internships. Research platforms include provincial key laboratories such as the Guangdong Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Equipment Fault Diagnosis and the Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Unconventional Energy.

GDUPT has three campuses: Guandu, Xicheng, and Guanghua, covering a total area of 1.36 million square meters (about 2,047 mu). The campuses are green and well-maintained, featuring modern libraries, smart classrooms, specialized labs, and an engineering training center.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms. Canteens offer diverse food options, including halal and international cuisine. Sports facilities include a standard track field, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.