Qingdao University of Science and Technology dates from 1950, when its first predecessor school was founded in Shenyang. It received its present name in 2002 and now stands in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong Province, as one of the province’s key universities.
The university is engineering-oriented, with further programmes in science, arts, economics, management and law. Materials science and engineering, chemical engineering and chemistry are its best-known fields, supported by electromechanical engineering and information technology. It is organised into about nineteen colleges, among them chemical engineering, polymer science and engineering, materials science and engineering, and a Sino-German college.
Teaching takes place on several campuses, including Sifang and Laoshan in Qingdao and a campus in Gaomi. Published figures put enrolment at over 30,000 students, though the university’s own English profile gives a higher count, so the latest official number should be checked on its website.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Leading university for rubber and polymer science in China. Strong collaborations with chemical and rubber industries.
Research:
Polymer Materials & Engineering (Rubber Technology), Green Chemical Processes & Catalysis, Advanced Manufacturing & Automation, Applied Chemistry.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
28000
Foreign students***:
Cumulative former students***:
Pros
World leader in rubber science and engineering, strong industry links, specialized expertise.
Cons
Highly specialized in chemical and materials fields, particularly rubber.
Best For
Leading university for chemical engineering, polymer science, and rubber technology.
Shinshu University in Japan is a public university in Matsumoto where textile science and technology head the list of fields.
University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom is a public university with engineering, business and pharmacy.
*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
How did Qingdao University of Science and Technology begin?
The earliest predecessor school was founded in 1950 in Shenyang. After several changes of name and location, the institution became Qingdao University of Science and Technology in 2002.
Which fields is the university known for?
Materials science and engineering, chemical engineering and chemistry are named as its strongest areas. Electromechanical engineering and information technology also feature among its main disciplines.
Where are the campuses?
Sifang and Laoshan are in Qingdao, and another campus is in Gaomi, in Shandong Province. There is also a Sino-German college among its units.
Roughly how many students study there?
Sources report over 30,000 students, with the university's own profile quoting a higher figure. Check the latest statistics on the official site for a current count.
Is it a comprehensive university?
No, it is mainly an engineering and science university, although programmes in arts, economics, management and law are also offered. Its nineteen or so colleges are weighted toward chemistry, materials and engineering.
Where can applicants read about degrees and scholarships?
The English-language site gives an overview of the university and its programmes. Degree rules, fees and scholarship options change yearly, so confirm them with the university directly.
*: 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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