📖 Introduction

Qingdao University (QU) is a comprehensive public research university located in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. Established in 1909, the university has a rich history and has evolved into a prominent institution of higher learning in the region. Qingdao University is known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and international collaboration. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts.

As a public university, Qingdao University plays a crucial role in the Chinese higher education landscape, contributing to the development of knowledge and fostering the intellectual growth of its students. The university has been recognized for its research contributions and is often ranked among the top institutions nationally. Its emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach and a global perspective makes Qingdao University an attractive choice for students seeking a well-rounded education in a vibrant academic environment.

🏫 About Qingdao University (QDU)

Situated in the Chinese eastern seaside city Qingdao, Qingdao University (QU) is a new comprehensive university in Shandong Province, which was combined with the former Qingdao University, Shandong Textile Engineering Institute, Qingdao Medical College and Qingdao Teachers’ College in 1993.

QU comprises of 25 colleges, 73 specialties with undergraduate programs covering literature, history, philosophy, law, economics, management, natural sciences, engineering, medical science, education, etc. There are 25 provincial key disciplines, laboratories, and engineering research centers, and 66 specialties with doctor and master programs.


They have 2,000 teachers, including one member of the Chinese Academy of Science, two members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and another 7 external academicians, 281 full professors, 868 associate professors.


International exchange programs have been established with more than 40 universities and regions, including the USA, Britain, Germany, Japan, Russia, Canada, Australia, etc.


Now the wheel of history has steered into the 21st century and the new millennium. A new era of reform and development has begun. QU also faces unprecedented new challenges and opportunities.


They're determined to seize the opportunities and meet the challenge. To do this, QU must insist her aim of development: “to be open-minded, internationalized and high-graded”, must maintain its focus on teaching and research, on development, must strengthen international contacts to become a bridge for cultural, scientific and technological exchanges between the east and the west of the world.


They are striving to do all of these much harder than before, in order to make QU be a domestically advanced, internationally renowned university.

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Programs

  • PhD in Applied Economics
    28,700 CNY / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2026
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  • PhD in Applied Economics (taught in Chinese)
    28,700 CNY / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2026
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  • PhD in Biology
    32,800 CNY / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2026
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  • PhD in Management Science and Engineering
    28,700 CNY / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • PhD in Management Science and Engineering (taught in Chinese)
    28,700 CNY / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2026
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    🏠 Accommodation

    If accommodation on campus is important to you we advise you to arrive a few days before so you can try to register. You can also to choose accommodation off campus, we have an article about that here.

    📬 Admissions Process

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    3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

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    Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

    Required documents:

    • Passport
    • Graduation certificate
    • Passport size photo

    Preparing documents:

    You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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    Application process:

    Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

    The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

    Once submitted to China Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

    After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

    The university may contact you directly for further questions.

    We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

    After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

    Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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    Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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