Dalian Maritime University stands in Dalian, in Liaoning Province, and is run directly by China’s Ministry of Transport. Its roots reach back to 1909, when a shipping-related section was created at an institution in Shanghai. The modern university took shape in 1953, when Dalian Marine College was formed from older maritime schools.
That college was created in February 1953 by merging Shanghai Nautical College and the Northeast Navigation College, and the Fujian Navigation School was incorporated in November of the same year. In 1994 the institution adopted its present name, Dalian Maritime University.
As a maritime university, it keeps training ships for practical instruction: its own website reports teaching and practice vessels, and Chinese reference sources mention an ocean-going training ship named Yukun. For current programmes, entry requirements and details for international students, the official website is the authoritative source.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marine Science, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Quality, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics, Transportations
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Leading maritime university in China. Strong collaborations with COSCO, China Merchants, and international maritime organizations (e.g., IMO).
Dalian University of Technology is a public university in the same city of Dalian, strong in chemical, mechanical and civil engineering.
Xiamen University is a public university in Xiamen whose fields include chemistry, marine science, and materials science and engineering.
Ocean University of China, a public university in Qingdao, concentrates on oceanography, marine biology and aquaculture.
Shanghai Ocean University is a public university in Shanghai, where aquaculture and marine fisheries are among its specialties.
Hohai University in Nanjing is a public university with hydraulic engineering and water resources engineering among its fields.
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Memorial University of Newfoundland, a public university in St. John's in Canada, works in marine and ocean technology and earth sciences.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When did Dalian Maritime University begin?
The earliest roots are dated to 1909, with a shipping section at an institute in Shanghai. The institution in its modern form was founded in 1953 in Dalian.
Which schools merged in 1953?
Shanghai Nautical College and the Northeast Navigation College merged in February 1953 to create Dalian Marine College, and the Fujian Navigation School was incorporated in November of that year.
When was the name changed?
The institution was renamed Dalian Maritime University in 1994, replacing the earlier name of Dalian Marine College.
Who runs the university?
It is directly affiliated with China's Ministry of Transport rather than with a provincial government. That affiliation is a distinguishing feature among Chinese universities.
Does the university have training ships?
Yes. Its official website reports teaching and practice ships, and reference sources name the ocean-going vessel Yukun as one of them.
How can overseas students find admission information?
The university publishes admission rules, language requirements and fees for international students on its official website. Applicants should check them before each intake, as conditions are updated from time to time.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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