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Introduction to Dalian Ocean University (DLOU)
Dalian Ocean University (大连海洋大学) is a distinctive multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, China.
DLOU is the only university in northern China that is primarily characterized by its specializations in marine and aquaculture disciplines. Its history can be traced back to its founding in 1952 as the Northeastern Fishery Technology School.
Key Features and Specialties
- Disciplinary Focus: The university’s core strengths lie in aquaculture, oceanic science, and technology. This focus is integrated with a balanced development across a diverse range of fields, including agriculture, engineering, science, management, literature, law, economics, and art.
- Unique Location: Located in Dalian, it is often described as one of the universities closest to the sea in China, allowing for exceptional opportunities in marine-related research and practical education. The university even possesses a large sea area dedicated to teaching and scientific research.
- Campuses: DLOU operates on three main campuses: the Huanghai Campus, Bohai Campus, and Wafangdian Campus.
Academics and Research
DLOU offers a comprehensive range of programs, fostering high-quality talent with a deep love and understanding of the ocean.
- Programs: The university provides a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including master’s degree programs across numerous first-level and secondary disciplines.
- Key Disciplines: Noteworthy key disciplines at the provincial and ministerial level include Fisheries and specialized sub-disciplines like Hydrobiology and Animal Genetics and Breeding/Reproduction.
- Student and Faculty: The university is home to a student population of over 15,000 to 17,000 full-time students and employs a teaching staff of over 800 to 1,200 faculty and staff members.
University Culture and International Collaboration
DLOU is steeped in a “blue sea” educational atmosphere and is guided by a strong institutional spirit.
- Motto and Culture: The university’s culture is characterized by the spirit of “ocean-like inclusiveness, in pursuit of excellence,” emphasizing both virtue and wisdom.
- Global Reach: The university actively promotes international education and has established friendly collaboration agreements with numerous institutions across countries and regions in Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. This includes exchange programs and cooperative education initiatives, such as a “3+1” program with New Zealand’s Otago Polytechnic.
DLOU is committed to serving local industries, particularly the characteristic fisheries and modern marine industries, by contributing advanced research and technology services.
