Painted interpretation inspired by Dalian Maritime University’s curved white colonnade and red-brick academic buildings
Dalian Maritime University official seal

DMUDalian, China

International undergraduate study

Dalian Maritime University

大连海事大学

A maritime education with a global outlook

  • Founded 1909
  • Project 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 26 October 2026
QS rankingNot Listed
LocationDalian
Teaching languageChinese
Degree length4 years
Tuition guideRMB 20,000–26,000/year
Application status2026 closed · 2027 pending

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1909. A Project 211 maritime university under China’s Ministry of Transport. This guide covers Chinese-taught international undergraduate study in Dalian.

Explore DMU’s story and strengths

A university shaped by the sea

Founded in 1909, DMU is a national key university directly under China’s Ministry of Transport. It is a Project 211 and Double First-Class institution, with Transportation Engineering among its national first-class disciplines.

From navigation to maritime law

The international undergraduate catalogue spans navigation, marine engineering, transport, computing, business, law, languages and science. The university’s maritime teaching environment includes ocean-going training vessels and a maritime education museum; access depends on your programme.

Campus coverage

This guide covers the Dalian campus community at No. 1 Linghai Road. East and West campus areas share the Dalian setting. DMU also identifies an overseas campus in Sri Lanka, but a current international undergraduate admissions guide for that campus was not found.

  • A maritime specialism

    Study internationally listed majors in navigation, marine engineering, shipping logistics or law at a transport-focused university.

  • An established international community

    A dedicated International Students’ Education Center supports admissions and runs cultural activities and maritime visits for international students.

  • A coastal city setting

    Dalian’s seafront walks, Heishijiao neighbourhood and Xinghai Bay offer a distinctive setting beyond the classroom.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 4 or above For the current undergraduate route Scores, alternatives & exam details
Undergraduate entry
An HSK certificate at Level 4 or above is required. A separate numerical score floor is not published.

Accepted alternatives

  • Without the certificate, take DMU’s Mandarin test, reach at least HSK 4 equivalent and sign the probation agreement.

This alternative does not waive the separate CSCA requirement.

English language Not required No current English-taught bachelor’s intake Scores, alternatives & exam details
Current degree catalogue
The 2027 undergraduate catalogue is published under Chinese-taught programmes, including the English and Japanese language majors.

Accepted alternatives

Not applicable

English tuition rates appear in the fee schedule, but no separate current English-taught bachelor’s intake is advertised.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by DMU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

These provisional targets are planning guidance, not official requirements or validated offer thresholds.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Humanities Chinese for management, economics, law and language majors; STEM Chinese for science and engineering.

Required
Mathematics

Required for every major in the 2027 undergraduate catalogue.

Required
Physics

Listed as optional for science and engineering majors, including navigation, computing and transport.

By programme
Chemistry

Listed alongside Physics as optional for Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, and Marine Resources and Environment.

By programme

The catalogue separates compulsory Chinese + Mathematics from optional science papers. It does not require a Physics/Chemistry combination or publish a minimum CSCA score or Mathematics paper language.

2027 programme-by-programme CSCA table · Official CSCA registration

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Apply for a named Chinese-taught degree.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your major

Select a major from the 2027 catalogue and review its compulsory and optional CSCA papers. The published international bachelor’s route is taught in Chinese and takes four years.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

School records & translations

All undergraduate applicants

Obtain a notarised high-school diploma and transcripts covering the full high-school period. If still studying, provide your school’s current-enrolment and expected-graduation evidence.

Language & CSCA results

All undergraduate applicants

Allow time for HSK and CSCA results to arrive before applying. If using DMU’s Mandarin test instead of HSK, the HSK 4-equivalent result and signed probation agreement are required.

Medical examination & blood tests

All undergraduate applicants

Use a completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form issued within six months. Include blood-test results for HIV, V.D.R.L., HBsAg and HCV; keep originals for arrival.

All other required documents

  • Passport & travel history

    Provide the identity page and a blank passport page. If you have visited China, include the visa pages and continuous entry and exit stamps.

  • Nationality & residence evidence

    If the special Chinese-family or former-nationality rules apply, provide the records needed to establish the four-year nationality and two-year overseas residence requirements.

  • Police certificate

    Provide a non-criminal record certificate valid within six months.

  • Financial certificate · self-funded applicants

    Provide a bank deposit certificate in your own name showing at least RMB 50,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency.

  • Application form & photograph

    Complete the online DMU form. Upload a 3 × 4 cm photograph with a white background, no larger than 2 MB.

Documents outside Chinese or English need notarised Chinese or English translations. Submit complete, clear scans and retain the originals.

DMU application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

52 majors
Browse all 52 majors

DMU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
Nautical ScienceNavigation CollegeChinese
Maritime Safety AdministrationNavigation CollegeChinese
Geographical Information ScienceNavigation CollegeChinese
Safety EngineeringNavigation CollegeChinese
Marine EngineeringMarine Engineering CollegeChinese
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing and Their AutomationNaval Architecture and Ocean Engineering CollegeChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringNaval Architecture and Ocean Engineering CollegeChinese
Naval Architecture and Ocean EngineeringNaval Architecture and Ocean Engineering CollegeChinese
Rescue and Salvage EngineeringNaval Architecture and Ocean Engineering CollegeChinese
Marine Electrical and Electronic EngineeringCollege of Marine Electrical EngineeringChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationCollege of Marine Electrical EngineeringChinese
AutomationCollege of Marine Electrical EngineeringChinese
Measurement Control Technology and InstrumentsCollege of Marine Electrical EngineeringChinese
Internet of Things EngineeringCollege of Marine Electrical EngineeringChinese
Artificial IntelligenceCollege of Artificial IntelligenceChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
Software EngineeringInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
Network EngineeringInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
Intelligence Science and TechnologyInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
Data Science and Big Data TechnologyInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
Electronic Information EngineeringInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
Communication EngineeringInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
Opto-Electronics Information Science and EngineeringInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
Electronic Information Science and TechnologyInformation Science and Technology CollegeChinese
TransportationCollege of Transportation EngineeringChinese
Transportation EngineeringCollege of Transportation EngineeringChinese
Materials Science and EngineeringCollege of Transportation EngineeringChinese
Logistics EngineeringCollege of Transportation EngineeringChinese
Transportation ManagementCollege of Transportation EngineeringChinese
Financial EngineeringSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
EconomicsSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
International Economics and TradeSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
Business AdministrationSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
Financial ManagementSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
Electronic BusinessSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
Information Management and Information SystemSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
Big Data Management and ApplicationSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
Logistics ManagementSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
Supply Chain ManagementSchool of Maritime Economics and ManagementChinese
Environmental EngineeringCollege of Environmental Science and EngineeringChinese
Marine ScienceCollege of Environmental Science and EngineeringChinese
Marine Resources and EnvironmentCollege of Environmental Science and EngineeringChinese
LawSchool of LawChinese
EnglishSchool of Foreign LanguagesChinese
JapaneseSchool of Foreign LanguagesChinese
Social WorkCollege of Public Administration and HumanitiesChinese
Public AdministrationCollege of Public Administration and HumanitiesChinese
Public Affairs ManagementCollege of Public Administration and HumanitiesChinese
Politics and Public AdministrationCollege of Public Administration and HumanitiesChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsSchool of ScienceChinese
StatisticsSchool of ScienceChinese
Applied PhysicsSchool of ScienceChinese

How you choose your majorRelated majors may share first-year training before major confirmation based on results and preferences. If fewer than ten students choose a major that year, it may be suspended and students transferred within the same category. English and Japanese are language degrees within the Chinese-taught admissions route.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB48,800

Tuition

RMB / year20,000Published annual tuition

Accommodation

RMB / year8,400Published standard single room

Food

RMB / year14,400Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year1,200Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year4,800Planning allowance
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published annual fee for the selected Chinese-taught subject group.

Accommodation

Yihua I standard single room, subject to allocation.

Published academic-year rate: RMB 8,400

Food

Canteens, groceries and occasional meals out.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,200 × 12

Transport

Local public transport and occasional taxis.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 100 × 12

Other costs

Insurance, study materials, phone, internet and essentials.

ChinaStudyGuide allowance; includes RMB 800 insurance and RMB 1,000–1,500 study materials

Official 2027 tuition and housing schedule. One academic year of tuition and housing, with 12-month living allowances. Food, transport and other costs are estimates. Excludes the RMB 600 application fee, flights, visa costs, deposits and any vacation housing extension.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

New international students

DMU Excellent New Students Award

FundingRMB 2,000
Competition*Competitive

Coverage

  • RMB 2,000 award applied as a discount toward the next study term.
  • Partial support; tuition, housing and living costs remain payable.
Application
The published scholarship selection periods are May and November. Follow the International Students’ Education Center’s Academic Affairs Office instructions.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission; no separate scholarship CSCA score is published.
Selection
Excellent academics, attendance and conduct; participation in at least one DMU-organised university-level activity or competition is required. The standing notice does not publish a separate 2027 new-student application deadline.
Official scholarship details
Enrolled students and graduates

DMU awards during your degree

FundingUp to RMB 8,000
Competition*Competitive

Coverage

  • Excellent Undergraduates Award: up to RMB 8,000.
  • Good Progress Award: RMB 1,000.
  • Excellent Graduates Award: up to RMB 40,000.
Application
Selection takes place in May and November. Awards are credited as a discount toward the next study term, including another DMU programme.
CSCA
No separate award-stage CSCA rule is published. Undergraduate admission requires CSCA.
Selection
Academic achievement, attendance, conduct and university activity participation determine eligibility; active participation and notable contributions receive priority.
Official scholarship details

Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates; award quotas and success rates are unpublished. These are partial merit awards, not full-degree funding.

Other government funding

DMU’s 2027 CSC Type B call covers master’s and doctoral study; the published Liaoning award is doctoral only. The Dalian municipal scholarship page has no current terms. Undergraduate CSC funding through a home-country authority depends on its call and placement; no DMU-specific 2027 bachelor’s award is confirmed here.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Dalian base.

On campus

Yihua international apartments

Published single and twin rooms on campus.

Subject to room availabilityLocations & practical details
Locations
Yihua I: standard single RMB 8,400, superior single RMB 12,000 or premium single RMB 18,000 per academic year. Yihua II: single RMB 14,000–16,000; twin RMB 9,000 per person per academic year.
Best for
Students who want a campus routine. The budget uses Yihua I’s standard single rate; it does not guarantee that room type.
Plan for
Semester and short-stay rates differ. Check allocation, billing period, included utilities and arrival arrangements before travelling.
Off campus

Private rental in Dalian

Independent accommodation near your teaching buildings.

Arrange independentlyLocations & practical details
Locations
Compare housing near Linghai Road, the university district and Heishijiao. Check the actual journey to your teaching buildings.
Best for
Students who need more independence or an alternative when their preferred campus room is unavailable.
Plan for
Allow for rent, a deposit, utilities and any agency fee. Complete local accommodation registration and follow DMU’s off-campus housing instructions.

Have a housing backup. A published room rate does not reserve a room. Secure your accommodation allocation and keep a backup before travelling.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation inspired by Dalian Maritime University’s modern library, reflecting pool and autumn trees
A library-inspired campus afternoon
Painted interpretation inspired by Xinghai Bay’s coastal promenade and suspension bridge in Dalian
Beyond the campus gates

Dalian after class

Dalian’s coast brings breezy promenades, sea views and an outdoor rhythm to the warmer months. Explore Heishijiao and Xinghai Bay, try northern Chinese noodles and seafood, and budget for a proper winter coat.

Campus routine

Build a routine around classes, libraries, canteens and student activities. DMU’s maritime identity runs through campus life, while the international student centre offers cultural activities and visits.

Around Heishijiao

The university district mixes student eateries, everyday shops and access to the coast. Check your teaching location before choosing a favourite study café or signing a rental contract.

Weekends by the sea

Walk along Xinghai Bay, explore Dalian’s museums and parks or meet friends for dumplings and noodles. Coastal winds and cold winters make indoor plans useful too.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 26 October 2026 against the published 2027 undergraduate posters. The normal annual application deadline is 30 June; an opening date is not stated. Fees and available majors may be revised.

Chinese and Mathematics are compulsory CSCA papers; the catalogue explicitly labels its science papers optional. The fee table includes English rates, but the current international bachelor’s catalogue is Chinese-taught. No separate Sri Lanka international undergraduate intake was verified. Academic targets and non-housing living allowances are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.