Ocean University of China
Ocean University of China – for those who want to create a real change
The goal is to strive for the best
"The Ocean is all the rivers" - in such words, the university's motto begins naming the aspiration to reach the heights and to preserve the indisputable spirit of the researchers. This idea has accompanied the University since it was founded, i.e. since 1924. Surrounding and protecting oceans is not only a beautiful combination of words, but also a coherent line of action based on the scientific research o highest quality.
The University contributes fully to China, and at the same time to the sustainable development of the entire world. Therefore, in order to hear the best ideas about how to make the Baltic Sea cleaner as much as possible, here you will find the necessary information.
Although the University is divided into four student cities, they all live based on the same ideas - a clean, sustainable future is the key to a better life.
You will be responsible for the law, economy and business
The Ocean University of China is well-known for its outstanding teaching disciplines - Oceanography and Fisheries. Among other things, students are given access to other fields of study, such as Law, Economics or Business. It's nice that there are people who want to make the world better, but the ideas are not enough. The University prepares specialists in Business, Economics and Law. Maybe you will be an environmental and natural resource lawyer? Or, maybe you will develop eco-business business ideas?
Facts and Numbers
- Over 25,800 of enrolled students
- You will study with other 15,300 undergraduate students
- Also with 7,500 students in Master's program
- Over 1,800 students are reaching for PhD career
- There are more than 1,200 international students
- More than 3300 academics and other university empleyees
- You can meet 40 foreign experts and scholars constitutes the “Corps of Overseas Professors”
- More than 1700 Professors here
Alumni are celebrities
- Guess where the first Chinese scientist studied, exploring the South Pole by foot? Where is a researcher who has reached both the North and the South Pole from? Yes, you are absolutely right - they are alumni of the Ocean University of China.
- There are more deserving people in the community at this academy. In this way, even 68% of the National Foundation Awards for Distinguished Young Researchers in Oceanography are specifically from the Ocean University of China and not from anywhere else.
- What does this mean? This University prepares true professionals in their field who are interested in issues of global concern. You will be able to meet a lot of burned people, you'll surely find out whom to share with your thoughts.
Life Nowadays
The 21st century is an ocean-focused century and university has a goal to develop a high-level international visibility which will lay the foundations for becoming a research-oriented university as we approach our 100th anniversary. By 2025, OUC will be further developed into a top-level comprehensive research university with a strong emphasis on marine sciences.
Building on this, OUC will press ahead with reform and innovation to become a world-class university with distinct characteristics by the middle of this century. The combination of educating the next generation of thinkers and leaders and of investing in research supports our on-going aim of making China increasingly strong through rapid and sustainable development.
Bachelor
Entry qualification
- Maturity Certificate – if you did not graduate high school yet, you can submit a document from the high school that claims that you are a student of the last year.
- Transcript of Records – if you did not graduate high school yet, you must add a transcript of records.
For applicants who haven’t graduated, pending graduation certificate and transcripts available till the application date are also acceptable. Official graduation certificate should be translated in Chinese and shall be submitted timely after being received.
English language requirements
You can confirm your English language skills by one of these:
- IELTS – 6.0
- TOEFL - 80
Exceptions are for the native speakers of English and for the ones whose previous degree is fully taught in English.
In Addition:
- CV (in both native and Chinese language)
- Foreigner Physical Examination form
IMPORTANT!
Application fee – universities in China have an application fee which you have to pay applying to university. With one application fee which is 90€ for this university, you can apply for three study programs.
Master
Entry qualification
- Bachelor diploma – if you did not graduate Bachelor studies yet and do not have a diploma, you must get a document from your education institution that confirms your student status and expected date of graduation.
- ECTS Transcript of Records – if you did not graduate yet, you must add the transcript of ECTS credits with the list of subjects you learnt and how many credits you got for each.
For applicants who haven’t graduated, pending graduation certificate and transcripts available till the application date are also acceptable. Official graduation certificate should be translated in Chinese and shall be submitted timely after being received.
English language requirements
You can confirm your English language skills by one of these:
- IELTS – 6.5
- TOEFL - 90
Exceptions are for the native speakers of English and for the ones whose previous degree is fully taught in English.
In Addition:
- Two Letters of Recommendation– you must submit two letters of recommendation from your university professors (professors or associate professors). Letters must be in English. The referee’s signature and contact information are necessary.
- Study Plan or Research Proposal in China– you have to prepare a text in English of more than 800 words, including research achievements so far (e.g. title and abstracts of graduation thesis or published paper), reasons of choosing university and study program, a plan of studies and research, future career plan, etc.
- Foreigner Physical Examination form
- CV (in both native and Chinese language)
IMPORTANT!
Application fee – universities in China have an application fee which you have to pay applying to university. With one application fee which is 90€ for this university, you can apply for three study programs.
International students can stay at university student dormitories.
These buildings are specially arranged for international students:
Fushan Campus
Rate for long term course students (3 months or above):
- Single room – 5.6 – 7.2 €/day
- Double room – 8.2 - 10 €/day
Rate for short term course students (1 - 3 months):
- Single room– 10.5 €/day
- Double room – 12.5 €/day
Laoshan Campus
Rate for long term course students (3 months or above):
- Double room – 9 – 10 €/day
Rate for short term course students (1 - 3 months):
- Double room – 13 - 15 €/day
International students can choose different types of campus accommodation, a single room or double-bed room at different price levels. Usually it will have all the facilities that you may need.
