Ocean University of China (OUC) is a comprehensive university with particular strengths in oceanography and fisheries science.
- #301 Ranking
- 3 Masters
- 1,883 Academic Staff
- 29,189 Students
- 1,168 Students (int'l)
- 15,762 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (2)
- Master China Studies
- Master International Business
Business & Management (1)
- Master International Business
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Humanities (1)
- Master China Studies
Law (1)
About
History
Established in 1924, the Private Qingdao University (now known as Ocean University of China) was the very first modern institution of higher education established by the Chinese in Shandong Province. Forty engineering and business students enrolled in the university’s inaugural year, and undertook their education on the site of the former German Bismarck Barracks.
Education
- 21 Colleges
- One Teaching Center for Fundamental Courses
- 81 Undergraduate Programs
- 194 Master's Programs
- 84 Doctoral Programs
- 15 Post-doctoral Programs
Research
OUC boasts a number of national-level research institutions, including the National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, the Research Center for the Marine Development of China and the National Research Center for Marine Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology. The university is also in the top 1% of the most-cited universities and scientific institutions in nine research fields (ESI): plant and animal science, earth science, engineering, chemistry, agricultural sciences, materials science, biology and biochemistry, environmental science and ecology, and pharmacology and toxicology. As a result it is recognized as the driving force behind China’s marine research and application.
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
301
2021
301 100
2020
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
662 58
2022
720 59
2021
779
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
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2022
1001 -200
2021
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
1001
2022
-
2021
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Library services
- The library of Ocean University of China (OUC) is located in two separate campuses, namely, Yushan and Laoshan.
- By the end of 2018, the library houses approximately 2.4million paper books and documents, 4.0million eBooks, over 30,000 periodicals in Chinese or foreign languages, and 303 electronic databases in Chinese or foreign languages.
ICT services
The campus e-Card System is a very important application of the campus network, which is used to provide such services as catering, campus shopping, on-campus health care, library services, login to the Internet, and access control.
Medical services
OUC Infirmary is a healthcare center serving the health and wellness of the entire OUC community. It is a legitimate, non-governmental and non-profit community-level hospital, which is also a designated institution for medical insurance in Qingdao.
Student Life
Campus life
We have four campuses – Yushan, Fushan, Laoshan and Huangdao, which is currently under construction – all of which are united under our motto “Ocean embraces all streams; exploring promises reaching far.”
Student clubs
Students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and join the student societies of the university. Ocean University of China has more than 80 student societies, covering five domains, namely, science and technology, physical training, humanities, arts, and public welfare.
Accreditation
It is accredited by Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China.
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