Ocean University of China (formerly Ocean University of Qingdao)

Enrollment Categories and Main Programs of Study

Application Requirements

How to apply

Cost

Guide for International Students

"Ocean University of China (formerly Ocean University of Qingdao) is a comprehensive university under the direct jurisdiction of the State Ministry of Education, offering coursework in the fields of Economics, Liberal Arts, Medical Sciences (Pharmaceuticals), Management, Law, Sciences, Engineering and Agronomy.

Ocean University of China  (Hereinafter referred to as OUC) is located in Qingdao, the 29th Olympic Sailing Regatta in 2008, also a renowned summer resort and an attractive historic tourist city of scenic beauty and temperate climate, convenient with an international airport for direct flights to  may destinations  including Japan,Korea and Hongkong.

The story of OUC can be traced back to 1924 when it was set up as the private Qingdao University, out of which grew Shandong College of Oceanography in 1959 and became one of the 13 "key" comprehensive universities in China in October 1960. In 1988, Shandong College of Oceanography was renamed Ocean University of Qingdao with Chairman Deng Xiaoping's calligraphy for it. In 2002, the university was renamed Ocean University of China .

OUC has three campuses: Yushan campus, Fushan (Maidao) campus and Laoshan campus, respectively located in the downtown section and eastern hi-tech area.

OUC consists of 22 colleges and departments that offer 131 programs conferring Master's degrees, 44 programs conferring Doctoral degrees, and 8 programs for postdoctoral research.

There are over 267,00 registered students at OUC including 5555 Master's and Doctoral graduate students and over 600 international students. Among the 2,537 faculty members there are many nationally and internationally recognized experts and scholars,4 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 3 academicians of Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Student orientation is the education philosophy of OUC, stressing the cultivation of the students' personalities and the development of their special skills and interests.

Among the excellent facilities for teaching and research, OUC owns "Dong Fang Hong 2", a 3,500-ton research vessel used for both teaching and scientific research.

One of the major activities of OUC has been its extensive participation in international academic exchanges. Since 1958, OUC has begun to accept international students, and now has developed close cooperative relations with over 60 universities. It is also one of the universities that receives scholarship support for international students from the Chinese government.

International students can be enrolled according to their interests. There are also special courses designed for international students in the study of Chinese Language and Culture, International Chinese Business as well as Undergraduate Courses in Chinese Language. Our programs, especially known for their, high quality instruction, a variety of coursework, many academic disciplines and domains of research, attract about 1000 students from over 30 countries around the world each year.

OUC has an established system for international student education for special non-degree students as well as undergraduates, masters' and doctoral students.

The College of Liberal Arts has a highly qualified language faculty experienced in teaching international students Chinese. For example, Prof. Wang Meng, (former Minister of Ministry of Culture), Dean of the college, is a well-known Chinese writer. Some faculty members have experiences in teaching Chinese at universities abroad and have achieved outstanding reputations in teaching and research.

OUC is also one of the earliest universities in China that started to accept international students in the 1950s'. We are now offering a vast range of programs to international students, including some tailor-made programs. Our programs, especially known for its high standards of teaching and considerate services have been attracting students from all over the world. Many world famous universities such as the University of Cambridge of the U.K. and the University of Western Australia, have chosen our university to conduct tailor-made courses for their undergraduate students. Each year there are more than 1000 international students from over 30 countries doing their certificate/diploma/bachelor's degree/master's degree/Ph.D. studies in our university.

The International Education Center (hereinafter referred to as IEC), staffed with over 20 members and facilitated with cars, buses and international students' houses provides assistance with application, enrolment procedure, accommodation, social activities and trips  and other administrative affairs. The IEC warmly welcomes students from all over the world to come for study or for a visit.

Enrollment Categories and Main Programs of Study

1Chinese Language and Culture Course

This course is taught in Chinese and provides different levels of study: Elementary Level (A), Elementary Level (B), Intermediate Level (C,D), and Advanced Level (E), offering the following courses:  Intensive Reading, Spoken Chinese, Reading, Listening Comprehension, Chinese Culture, Chinese Writing, and Reading of Chinese Newspaper and Periodicals.

2Undergraduate Program in Chinese Language

Compulsory courses include:  Intensive Reading, Spoken Chinese, Listening Comprehension, Reading, Writing, Modern Chinese, Chinese Culture, Modern Chinese Grammar etc.

Selective courses include: Pronunciation Improvement Classes, News Listening, Newspaper Reading, Translation, Chinese History, Selective Reading of Classical Literary Masters, Business Chinese, Tourism Chinese, Modern and Contemporary Writer Research etc. The courses are taught in Chinese.

3Chinese Business Program

The courses are as follows: Elementary Chinese, Chinese Culture, Business Basics in China, Marketing Management in China, Investment In China, Wu Shu and Tai Ji, Case Studies in Chinese Business, Seminars, Excursions. The courses are taught in English.

4Summer Chinese Language Course

This is divided into Elementary Level, Intermediate Level, and Advanced Level offering the following courses: Comprehensive Survey of Chinese Language, Spoken Chinese, Listening Comprehension, Chinese Culture, and Reading. The courses are held in Chinese.

Activities: Laoshan Mountain tour, Sightseeing by boat, Visiting Qingdao Brewery and Lantern Festival etc. (Expenses are excluded)

5Undergraduate Program

Chinese Language and Literature, English, Japanese, French, International Economics and Trade, Law, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Industry and Commerce Management, Tourism Management, Applied Mathematics, Information and Computational Science, Marine Chemistry, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Automation, Mechanical Design, Civil Engineering, Food Science and Engineering, Aquaculture Science, Pharmacology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Bio-technology, Ecological Science, Computer Science and Technology, Marine Science, Atmospheric Science, Marine Technology, Surveying Technology and Engineering, Geology etc. The courses are conducted in Chinese with international students and Chinese students.

6Master's Degree Program

Chinese Language and Literature, English, Japanese, Finance, International Economics and Trade, Accounting, Tourism Management, Marketing, Law, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Aquaculture Science, Pharmacology, Food Science and Engineering, Geology, Biological Sciences, Biological Technology, Ecological Science, Marine Technology, Physics, Electronics and Information Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Marine Science, Marine Management, Atmospheric Science. The courses can be taught in either English or Chinese.

7Doctoral Degree Program

Environmental Protection Law, Marine Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Marine Science, Atmospheric Science, Aquaculture Science, Pharmacology, Food Science and Engineering, Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry, Marine Geology, Coastal and Offshore Engineering. The courses can be taught in either English or Chinese.

Application Requirements

Categories of Applicants

Qualifications of the Applicants

Time for Application

Duration of Study

Time of Entrance

Chinese Language Student

Academic credentials equal or above high school diploma

2 months before the entrance date

1/2-2 years

First Monday of March and September

Undergraduate Student

Hold the graduation certificate of high school or above (or a notarized copy)Original transcript (or a notarized copy)

HSK level 3 or above is required for Chinese Language and level 6 for other majors

From April to June

4 years

The beginning of September

General Scholar

Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies

Graduation certificate of high school or certification from the university

Original transcript (or a notarized copy)

HSK level 3 or above

From April to June

1-2 years

The beginning of March and September

Master’s Degree Student

Copy of bachelors degree

Original transcript (or a notarized copy)

Recommendations of two professors

Having passed entrance examination or tests

A research plan

Before the end of March

3 years

The beginning of September

Senior Scholar

Academic credential equal or above that of a Chinese master degree

Before the end of March

1-2 years

The beginning of March and September

Doctoral Degree Student

Copy of certificate of master’s degree;

Original transcript (or a notarized copy);

Recommendations of two professors;

Having passed entrance examination or tests

 A research plan

Before the end of March 

3 years

The beginning of March and September

Chinese Business Program

Be good at English

Spring term: before Dec 31

Autumn term: before June 30

1 semester

First Tuesday of March and September

Summer Chinese Language Course

Academic credentials equal or above high school diploma

Before June 15

4 weeks

First Monday of the middle of July

  How to apply

International students who intend to study at OUC may contact the  IEC of OUC for the brochure and application forms. The IEC is responsible for the enrollment and management of international students. Group registration is especially welcome.

 1.Self-financed students

 First, the applicants should ask for the application forms from the IEC of OUC or download the forms from the website. Secondly, personal information about the applicants must be filled out in block letters truthfully and correctly, and the application form and other required materials should be sent to IEC at least two months before the opening day of the school.

 Thirdly, any applicant admitted by OUC will receive the Admission Notice, JW202 (Visa Application Form for Foreigners) from the IEC. The applicant admitted should take the Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Foreigners to the Embassy or Consulate of the People's Republic of China in his/her country and apply for an X visa. The applicant should have medical examinations in the hospital appointed by the Embassy or Consulate of the People's Republic of China, the medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Physical Examination Record for Foreigners. Those who shall stay in China for less than 6 months may apply for "F" visa, and needn't take medical examination. IEC could also help the applicants who applied L or F visa to extend their visa according to their duration in OUC.

 2. International students under Chinese government scholarship program:

 Applicants may apply to China Scholarship Council (CSC) through the relevant authorities of their home countries.

Cost

1. Application fee/tuition fee: (Paid only by RMBjust take it as a reference ,the standard rate of exchange should accord with the bank.)

Student Category

Application Fee

Tuition Fee

Language Student

RMB400

RMB 7000 / term 

RMB 14000/ year 

Undergraduate Student

RMB400

RMB18000/year

General Scholar

RMB400

RMB18000/year

Master’s Degree Student

RMB400

Liberal arts: RMB20500/year

Science: RMB23000/year

Senior Scholar

RMB400

Liberal arts: RMB20500/year

Science: RMB23000/year

Doctoral Degree Student

RMB400

RMB 31000/ year

Chinese Business Program

RMB400

RMB 13500/ term

Excursion Fee: RMB 900

Summer Course

RMB400teaching materials included

RMB 2600/ term 

Notes: There are two semesters in one academic year. The tuition fee will not be refunded if the students can’t continue their studies owing to their personal reasons.

Tuition fee for the students who attend the class during the semester or the summer course:

  Chinese Language Program

Chinese Summer course

RMB7000 (for 4 months)

RMB2600 (for 4 weeks)

RMB5700 (for 3 months)

RMB2100 (for 3 weeks)

RMB4500 (for 2 months)

RMB1600 (for 2 weeks)

RMB3300 (for 1 month) 

RMB900 (for 1 week)

2. Teaching materials: RMB150-300 per term

3. Food:

Students 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.

4. Accommodation:

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      Tel: 0086-532-85901888  85901968

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     Tel: 0086-532-82032888  82032017

Types

Rate for long term course students

(3 months or above)

Rate for short term course students

(1- 3 months)

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