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Dalian University

Dalian University(大连大学) is located in the romantic city of China named Dalian. It is the first batch of CDIO engineering education alliance member units to be selected as a university for the excellent teacher training program of the Ministry of Education and the National University Student Cultural Quality Education Base. The university covers an area of 1.246 million square meters, a building area of 568,000 square meters, and a collection of more than 1.7 million books. The gymnasium, which is composed of a comprehensive gymnasium, a central gymnasium, a tennis hall, and a swimming pool, covers an area of 20,700 square meters, and its sports facilities meet international competition standards. Dalian University was founded in April 1949. In July 1950, Dalian University was separated. The School of Engineering was independently the Dalian University of Technology, the School of Medicine was independently Dalian Medical University, and the Institute of Science was independently the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. In October 1978, the Lvda Branch of Dalian Institute of Technology was established and later renamed as Dalian Branch of Dalian Institute of Technology. In November 1983, the Dalian Branch of Dalian Institute of Technology was renamed Dalian University. In October 1987, it merged with Dalian Normal School and Dalian Health School to form what is now Dalian University. Dalian University currently has 29 colleges(departments), 63 undergraduate majors, and 2 tertiary A-level affiliated hospitals. The university currently has more than 16,000 full-time students including 1,000 graduate students. It also has 19 first-level academic master’s degree awarding sites, 3 second-level academic master’s degree awarding sites, and 6 professional master’s degree awarding sites. The university has a total of 7 provincial key disciplines. 8 disciplines were selected as the project of “Improving the Core Competitiveness of Higher Education Institutions Characteristic Discipline Construction Project” in Liaoning Province. 2 disciplines were selected as the first-class characteristic disciplines of Liaoning Province, and 1 discipline was selected as the first-class discipline of Liaoning Province. Dalian University has more than 6,400 faculty members (including 2 affiliated hospitals). The university has more than 1,600 faculty members, including 171 full-time teachers, 19 doctoral supervisors, 461 teachers with doctoral degrees, and 981 full-time teachers. The university adheres to the strategy of strengthening the university with talents, implements the “Jinpu Scholars” series of plans, and vigorously strengthens the function of the “Dalian Talent Reserve Base”. Dalian University takes talent training as its fundamental task and continuously deepens the reform of the talent training model. The university has 8 national characteristic majors, first-class majors, new engineering construction and excellence planning projects, 1 national college student quality education base, 1 national experimental teaching demonstration center, 2 national quality online open courses, and 1 national bilingual demonstration course, 3 national quality video open courses, 2 national “Twelfth Five-Year” planning textbooks, 1 national practice education base, 1 national virtual simulation experiment teaching project. Dalian University has established a provincial experimental teaching demonstration center and 12 provincial-level virtual simulation experiment centers, 13 provincial-level off-campus practical education bases, provincial-level demonstration majors, characteristic majors, brand majors, comprehensive reform pilot majors, key support majors, and engineering talent training model reform majors. There are 23 pilot majors, transformational development pilot majors, transformational development demonstration majors, and international pilot majors, 7 first-class undergraduate education demonstration majors in Liaoning Province, 27 provincial quality courses, 7 provincial “Twelfth Five-Year Plan” textbooks. There are 6 provincial-level teaching teams and 2 provincial-level virtual simulation experiment teaching projects. It is the provincial talent training and training base for microelectronics and IT industries. In recent years, Dalian University has always been at the forefront of universities in the province in undertaking national projects, with an annual full-caliber scientific research funding of over 100 million yuan. The university has successively approved 7 national science and technology awards, covering natural science awards, technological invention awards, and science, and technology progress awards, and has received nearly 100 provincial and ministerial science and technology awards. In 2018, the university won the first prize of National Defense Science and Technology Progress Award, the first prize of Natural Science of Liaoning Province, the second prize of Technology Invention of the Ministry of Education, the second prize of Chinese Medical Science and Technology and 8 other provincial and ministerial awards. Won 3-second prizes and 3 third prizes of the 6th Philosophy and Social Science Achievement Award of Liaoning Province.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the world ranking of this University?
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The Country rank of this University is 299 and the world rank is 2846.
Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?
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YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities.
Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?
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No, Students don’t need the IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.
What Documents do I need to apply for this University?
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The primary documents a student need for applying this University are Notary stamped scan copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.
When my offer letter come after applying this University?
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Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks to come to an offer letter from any Chinese Universities after applying.
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Non Degree Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Chinese Language ProgramNon Degree1 Year15,000 RMB per YearChinese

Bachelor’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Computer Science and TechnologyBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Software EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Internet of Things EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
AutomationBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Electronic Information EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Communication EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Financial MathematicsBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Control Science and EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
FinanceBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
International Economy and TradeBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
LawBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Primary EducationBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Physical Education Bachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Sports TrainingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Sports Human ScienceBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Sports RehabilitationBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese International EducationBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
English languageBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
JapaneseBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
TranslationBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
HistoryBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Information and Computing ScienceBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
PhysicsBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Applied PhysicsBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
ChemistryBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
BiotechnologyBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing and Its AutomationBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Material Processing and Control EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Industrial DesignBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Process Equipment and Control EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Vehicle EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Polymer Material and EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Optoelectronic Information Science and EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Civil EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Building Environment and Energy Application EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chemical Engineering and TechnologyBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Pharmaceutical EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Environmental EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Environmental ScienceBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
ArchitectureBachelor5 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Biological EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Clinical medicineBachelor5 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
StomatologyBachelor5 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
PharmacyBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Medical Laboratory TechnologyBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
NursingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Engineering ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Project CostsBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Business ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
MarketingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
AccountingBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Human Resource ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Logistics EngineeringBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Tourism ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Hotel ManagementBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Music PerformanceBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
MusicBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
ChoreographerBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Fine ArtsBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Visual Communication DesignBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Environmental DesignBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Apparel and Apparel DesignBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese
Digital Media ArtBachelor4 Years20,000 RMB per YearChinese

Master’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Marxist TheoryMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Physical EducationMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese LanguageMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Foreign Language and LiteratureMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese HistoryMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
ChemistryMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
BiologyMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Mechanical EngineeringMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Control Science and EngineeringMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Civil EngineeringMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Environmental Science and EngineeringMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Software EngineeringMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Clinical MedicineMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
NursingMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Management Science and EngineeringMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Business ManagementMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Music and DanceMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Fine ArtsMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
DesignMaster3 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Fees Details

Expenses in Dalian University(大连大学)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree:  15,000 RMB Per Year
  • Bachelor Degree: 20,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree: 22,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee:
  • Standard Room 900 RMB – 2000 RMB Per Month
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB – 2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 500 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB – 2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  5. Insurance: 800 RMB per year
  6. Residence permit: 800 RMB per year

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report. 

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at Dalian University(大连大学) is very easy. Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps.

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)
Passport
First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo
The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)
Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume
You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination
Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance
The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement
A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate
For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)
If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)
Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)
If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates
Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form
Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic.

Scholarship Information

Dalian University(大连大学) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

Dalian University(大连大学) takes full advantage of the comprehensive local university and multi-disciplinary integration, and closely focuses on the development of strategic emerging industries in Dalian, forming a superior discipline group led by information science, life science, material science, humanities, and social sciences, and actively serving Dalian. The construction of the “two pioneer areas” has promoted the development of industries such as information, software, manufacturing, materials, medicine, tourism, free trade, and modern agriculture.

At the same time, Dalian University has provided powerful technology and intelligence for smart Dalian, smart education, smart medical, and other livelihood projects. The university pays attention to the construction of think tanks and actively connects with local economic and social development. Roughly 100 people serve in various industries in the country, Liaoning Province, and Dalian as the think tank experts. Each year, they undertake a number of government-entrusted projects. Leader’s instructions and relevant departments’ adoption. Actively explore and practice in the aspects of sending culture to the countryside, poverty alleviation with science and technology, and popularizing science, which is welcomed and affirmed by all sectors of society.

Dalian University pays attention to the internationalization of education, actively carries out international exchanges and cooperation, and attracts overseas intelligence to serve the university and Dalian City. It has established friendly cooperative relations with 134 universities, scientific research institutions and well-known enterprises in 18 countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, Britain, Japan, South Korea, etc., and has carried out Sino-foreign cooperative education, joint training of teachers and postgraduates with many universities, Short-term student exchanges, and other international talent training cooperation, international scientific research cooperation, think tank cooperation with many overseas teams, etc. 

Every year, a group of well-known overseas experts is invited to this university for exchanges, and some experts are hired as guest professors. The university actively responded to the call of “One Belt One Road”, undertook to build the “Indian Ocean Islands Rim Research Center of the Ministry of Education”, and established Confucius Institutes at the University of Seychelles and the University of Comoros. The continuous enrichment of the university’s connotation and the continuous improvement of international reputation and influence have also contributed to the rapid development of Dalian’s international city construction.

Dalian University promotes its career development with technological innovation, and its scientific research strength has been significantly enhanced. The university has 1 academician workstation, 1 post-doctoral scientific research workstation, 1 innovation team from the Ministry of Education. There are also 3 national and local joint engineering laboratories, 6 innovation teams from Liaoning Province, 1 key laboratory of the Ministry of Education, and universities in Liaoning Province. The university also has 1 major science and technology platform, 2 Liaoning Province collaborative innovation centers, 35 provincial key laboratories, engineering technology centers, and humanities and social sciences key research bases, and 24 municipal key laboratories and engineering technology centers.

Dalian University published more than 1,300 research papers such as SCI, SSCI, EI, CSSCI, and was granted 482 invention patents, and 1 national defense scientific research achievement in the field of computer science and technology. Participated in the National “Twelfth Five-Year” Science and Technology Innovation Achievement Exhibition, and 14 military-civilian integration Scientific and technological innovation achievements participated in the “Liaoning Province First Military-civilian Integration Achievement Exhibition”. The university was rated as a national intellectual property pilot unit and a national technology transfer demonstration institution. In the 2018 China University Education Ministry Science and Technology Awards Rankings, the university ranked 57th among universities in the country and 3rd among universities in the province. Its scientific and technological innovation capabilities have entered the forefront of local universities in the country.

At present, Dalian University is taking the opportunity of the Ministry of Education’s “Double First-Class” construction to enter a new development stage with the goal of accelerating the establishment of a “national first-class teaching and research local university”. In the next five years, Dalian University will strive to achieve a breakthrough in the doctoral degree authorization unit, and several disciplines will enter the forefront of local universities in the country, and will basically build first-class teaching and research local universities with distinctive characteristics and outstanding discipline advantages.

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