Ocean University of China

Ocean University of China (OUC) is a prestigious comprehensive university directly under China's Ministry of Education, renowned for its distinctive strength in oceanography and fisheries. It holds a position among China's top-tier higher education institutions, being a member of the national "Project 211," "Project 985," and the "Double First Class" initiative, with its selection in 2017 for Class A of China's strategy to build world-class universities.

Strategically located in the beautiful coastal city of Qingdao, known as the "Switzerland of the East," OUC boasts four campuses—Laoshan, Yushan, Fushan, and the newly opened West Coast campus—creating a dynamic and expansive learning environment.

The university offers a comprehensive range of disciplines through its 21 colleges and schools. It fosters a vibrant academic community of over 36,900 students, including nearly 1,000 international students, who join a diverse population of undergraduates, master's, and doctoral candidates.

OUC's academic excellence is globally recognized. According to the ESI database, it ranks among the top 1% most-cited institutions in the world in 13 research fields, including Geoscience, Engineering, Computer Science, Plant and Animal Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Agricultural Sciences, and Clinical Medicine, solidifying its reputation as a leading research powerhouse.