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About
Ocean University of China (OUC), located in the coastal city of Qingdao, is a national key comprehensive university directly administered by the Ministry of Education. It is particularly renowned for its strengths in oceanography and fisheries science, and is part of China's prestigious Project 211, Project 985, and Double First-Class Construction initiatives. OUC is considered the cradle of China's marine professionals, with a significant percentage of the nation's Ph.D. holders in oceanography and fisheries being alumni.
UNIREAL Score
81/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 81
Overview
- Country
- China
- City
- Qingdao
- Established
- 1924
- Students
- 36,500
- Programs
- 379
- Tuition (yearly)
- €3,200
- Admission period
- September – June
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Where is Ocean University of China?
Ocean University of China is located in Qingdao, China.
How much does it cost to study at Ocean University of China?
Typical yearly tuition at Ocean University of China is about €3,200. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Ocean University of China?
Admission at Ocean University of China usually runs September – June.
What can I study at Ocean University of China?
Ocean University of China offers about 379 programs, including Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Environmental and Natural Resources Law, International Business, Computer Science and Technology.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Ocean University of China?
Ocean University of China has a UNIREAL Score of 81/100, calculated from: research activity.
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