Bachelor in Shipping and Ocean Engineering (Chinese-taught)

Tuition fees are 18,000 CNY per year, while the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 30, 2027.

The Bachelor in Shipping and Ocean Engineering is a Chinese-taught program for students who want to learn about ship design and ocean engineering. It's a Bachelor degree that takes several years to complete. This program helps students develop strong problem-solving skills and learn from experienced professors.

The curriculum includes subjects like ship structure, marine engineering, and navigation. Students will learn how to design and build ships, as well as understand the business side of the shipping industry. They will also get hands-on experience through projects and internships.

Graduates of this program can work as Ship Designers, Marine Engineers, or Port Managers. They can find jobs in shipping companies, government agencies, or engineering firms. Some may also work as Naval Architects or Ocean Engineers, helping to develop new ship designs and technologies.

Qingdao University of Science and Technology, founded in 1950 and based in Qingdao, is a multidisciplinary institution with a pronounced emphasis on engineering, chemical technology and applied sciences. QUST has expanded across multiple campuses and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supported by a strong research portfolio that includes national engineering laboratories, key provincial centers and collaborations with industry. The university has developed a reputation for practical talent cultivation and industry-university-research cooperation.

QUST supports internationalization through partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide and offers joint programs such as Sino-foreign cooperative colleges and dual training schemes. The university houses extensive facilities, a large library collection and research platforms that attract faculty with national honors and expertise. International students can access single-room accommodation equipped with essentials like heating, TV and internet, and benefit from dedicated support for academic and daily life.

Students at QUST gain opportunities to engage with applied research projects, technology transfer initiatives and entrepreneurship programs that have produced several spin-off companies. Career services, internship links and industry partnerships enhance employability in engineering, materials, chemical industries and related fields. Prospective international applicants should review program specializations, explore research groups aligned with their interests and prepare documentation for admission and visa procedures well in advance.