Painted interpretation inspired by Dalian University of Technology’s Lingshui entrance and university name plaque
Dalian University of Technology official seal

DUTDalian & Panjin, China

International undergraduate study

Dalian University of Technology

大连理工大学

Engineering with a coastal outlook

  • Founded 1949
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 5 November 2026
QS ranking#=463
LocationDalian / Panjin
Teaching languageChinese and English
Degree length4 years
Tuition guideRMB 19.5k–25.5k
Application statusOpen · fall 2027

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1949. A Project 985 / 211 research university with engineering at its core and international undergraduate programmes in Dalian and Panjin.

Explore DUT’s story and strengths

History & identity

Founded in 1949 as the engineering college of Dalian University, DUT became an independent institute in 1950 and took its present name in 1988. It is a public research university under China’s Ministry of Education, included in Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class.

Academic strengths

Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering and Technology are DUT’s national Double First-Class disciplines. International undergraduate choices connect this engineering identity with science, computing, business, architecture, design and languages.

Campus locations

DUT has campuses in Dalian and Panjin, including Lingshui, the Development Area and 129 Street in Dalian. An institution-wide campus list does not mean every site offers international undergraduate entry; the programme catalogue identifies the available choices.

  • An engineering foundation

    Choose internationally listed degrees in fields such as mechanics, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering at a university built around applied science.

  • An international partnership

    The Leicester International Institute in Panjin brings together DUT and the University of Leicester in a dedicated joint institute.

  • Two Liaoning settings

    Study in coastal Dalian or on the newer Panjin campus, with a different city and campus routine attached to your programme.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 4 or 5 · by major For the 43 Chinese-taught options Scores, alternatives & exam details
Science, engineering & business
HSK 4 · 180+ for science, engineering, economics and management.
Humanities & social sciences
HSK 5 · 180+ under the general Chinese-taught guide.
Chinese Language degrees
Business direction: HSK 4 · 180+. International Chinese Education direction: HSK 4 · 210+ and HSKK Intermediate · 60+.

Accepted alternatives

  • No general prior-schooling or native-speaker exemption is stated in the Chinese-taught guide. HSK certificates must be within their two-year validity.

Advanced entry in Chinese Language has higher HSK thresholds. The Japanese-intensive Metallic Materials class is restricted to Japanese citizens with JLPT N1, the highest Japanese-Language Proficiency Test level.

English language IELTS 5.5 · TOEFL 80+ For the 14 English-taught options Scores, alternatives & exam details
Accepted tests
IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 80+ or Duolingo 100+, in principle.
Previous English-medium study
A certificate showing that your preceding stage of education was taught in English is an accepted alternative.
Country exemption
Applicants from countries where English is an official language are exempt from English-language evidence.

Accepted alternatives

  • If none of the listed evidence is available, DUT may determine English ability through an interview and written assessment.

These are DUT’s general international undergraduate rules. Any additional programme-specific requirement takes precedence.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by DUT

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

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

Humanities Chinese for humanities, languages, business, architecture/design and sport. STEM Chinese for other Chinese-taught degrees. English-taught degrees need no Chinese paper.

Chinese-taught only
Mathematics

Required for every option. English-taught Architecture needs Mathematics only; other options add their required Chinese and/or science papers.

Required
Physics

Chinese mathematics, physics, computing and most engineering. English Intelligent Construction, mechanical design, applied physics, engineering mechanics, unmanned systems, process equipment and mathematical science.

By programme
Chemistry

Chinese material processing, functional materials, bioengineering, biomedical and chemical engineering. English chemical engineering and both bioengineering options; Panjin applied chemistry, environmental engineering and pharmacy.

By programme

Use Chinese versions for Chinese-taught degrees and English versions for English-taught degrees. The 2027 table lists Humanities Chinese for both Chinese Language directions; an HSK-based exemption is not restated in the 2027 guides.

Valid CSCA results are required for 2027 undergraduate admission. If you apply before 30 November 2026, you may submit the application first and add the report after the test. No general minimum score is published. DUT’s 2027 paper table · Official test registration

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Choose first-year entry or the Chinese Language advanced-entry pathway.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your programme

Select the degree, teaching language and campus in DUT’s international catalogue. Check any Chinese Language placement or scholarship conditions before applying.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement / study plan

All applicants · official template

Write at least 600 words in English, or 600 Chinese characters, covering your background, motivation and study plans. Use DUT’s undergraduate template.

School recommendation

All applicants · one letter

Ask your high-school principal or a teacher for one signed recommendation, with the referee’s email and telephone number. Use the official template.

Language & CSCA reports

All applicants · programme rules

Prepare the CSCA report and your programme’s accepted language evidence. The teaching direction also requires HSKK Intermediate; eligible English applicants may use the published alternatives.

All other required documents

  • High-school diploma and full transcripts

    Provide a notarised graduation certificate, or current enrolment / expected-graduation evidence, and school-stamped transcripts through the latest semester. Graduate before enrolment.

  • Passport and immigration pages

    Include the photo page and one blank visa page. The degree guide requires expiry after September 2027; the Type A application notice gives 1 March 2027 for its passport copy. Applicants already in China also provide their visa page.

  • Physical examination and blood tests

    Complete every item of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with the required photograph, cross-seal, doctor’s signature and hospital stamp; validity is six months. Include HIV, VDRL / syphilis, HBsAg and HCV results.

  • Non-criminal record

    Provide a certificate valid for six months. DUT allows its signed No Criminal Record Commitment as a temporary substitute at application.

  • Financial evidence · self-funded applicants

    A bank-issued deposit certificate in your own name showing at least RMB 50,000 or equivalent foreign currency.

  • Photograph

    One recent 3 × 4 cm photograph.

  • Guardian documents · under-18 applicants

    If under 18 on 1 September 2027, supply the required notarised guardian documents. DUT’s undergraduate eligibility requires a guardian resident in Dalian.

  • Portfolio · art and design applicants

    Direct applicants submit two of their own art works. CSC Type A’s notice requests two sketches, two colour paintings and two other works on disc; also follow your sending authority’s submission rules.

  • Scholarship or placement documents · where applicable

    Add the relevant scholarship application and recommendation-channel documents. Advanced-entry Chinese Language applicants also need university Chinese-study certificates and transcripts. The Japanese-intensive Metallic Materials class requires JLPT N1 evidence and is limited to Japanese citizens.

Submit Chinese or English documents; attach notarised Chinese or English translations for other languages. DUT may request additional evidence during review.

DUT application portal Email admissions Official documents and templates

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

57 options
Browse all 57 options

DUT undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentCampusLanguage
Chinese Language and LiteratureSchool of HumanitiesLingshui · DalianChinese
Radio and TelevisionSchool of HumanitiesLingshui · DalianChinese
PhilosophySchool of HumanitiesLingshui · DalianChinese
Public Service AdministrationSchool of Public Administration and PolicyLingshui · DalianChinese
ArchitectureSchool of Architecture & Fine ArtsLingshui · DalianChinese
Urban and Rural PlanningSchool of Architecture & Fine ArtsLingshui · DalianChinese
Industrial DesignSchool of Architecture & Fine ArtsLingshui · DalianChinese
Art and TechnologySchool of Architecture & Fine ArtsLingshui · DalianChinese
Business AdministrationSchool of Economics and ManagementLingshui · DalianChinese
Financial TechnologySchool of Economics and ManagementLingshui · DalianChinese
EnglishSchool of Foreign LanguagesLingshui · DalianChinese
TranslationSchool of Foreign LanguagesLingshui · DalianChinese
JapaneseSchool of Foreign LanguagesLingshui · DalianChinese
Chinese Language · Business and TradeSchool of International EducationLingshui · DalianChinese
Chinese Language · International Chinese EducationSchool of International EducationLingshui · DalianChinese
Sports TrainingSchool of Kinesiology & Health PromotionLingshui · DalianChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsSchool of Mathematical SciencesLingshui · DalianChinese
Information and Computing ScienceSchool of Mathematical SciencesLingshui · DalianChinese
Applied PhysicsSchool of PhysicsLingshui · DalianChinese
Mechanical Design & Manufacturing and AutomationSchool of Mechanical EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringSchool of Energy & Power EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationSchool of Electrical EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
AutomationSchool of Control Science and EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Electronic and Information EngineeringSchool of Information and Communication EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Computer Science and TechnologySchool of Computer Science and TechnologyLingshui · DalianChinese
Artificial IntelligenceSchool of Artificial IntelligenceLingshui · DalianChinese
Civil EngineeringSchool of Infrastructure EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Intelligent ConstructionSchool of Infrastructure EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Water Conservancy and Hydropower EngineeringSchool of Infrastructure EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Port, Waterway and Coastal EngineeringSchool of Infrastructure EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Building Environment and Energy EngineeringSchool of Infrastructure EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Engineering MechanicsSchool of Mechanics and Aerospace EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Aircraft Design and EngineeringSchool of Mechanics and Aerospace EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Low-Altitude Technology and EngineeringSchool of Mechanics and Aerospace EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Measurement & Control Technology and InstrumentationSchool of Optoelectronic Engineering and Instrumentation ScienceLingshui · DalianChinese
Opto-Electronics Information Science and EngineeringSchool of Optoelectronic Engineering and Instrumentation ScienceLingshui · DalianChinese
Metallic Materials EngineeringSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Metallic Materials Engineering · Japanese-intensive classSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Material Processing and ControlSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Functional MaterialsSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
BioengineeringSchool of BioengineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
Biomedical EngineeringFaculty of MedicineLingshui · DalianChinese
Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Chemical EngineeringLingshui · DalianChinese
ArchitectureSchool of Architecture & Fine ArtsLingshui · DalianEnglish
Intelligent ConstructionSchool of Infrastructure EngineeringLingshui · DalianEnglish
Mechanical Design & Manufacturing and AutomationSchool of Mechanical EngineeringLingshui · DalianEnglish
Applied PhysicsDUT–Belarusian State University Joint InstituteLingshui · DalianEnglish
Engineering MechanicsDUT–Belarusian State University Joint InstituteLingshui · DalianEnglish
Intelligent Unmanned Systems TechnologySchool of SoftwareDevelopment Area · DalianEnglish
Chemical Engineering and Technology · international classSchool of Chemical EngineeringLingshui · DalianEnglish
BioengineeringSchool of BioengineeringLingshui · DalianEnglish
Bioengineering · BGI international classSchool of BioengineeringLingshui · DalianEnglish
Process Equipment and Control EngineeringLeicester International InstitutePanjinEnglish
Foundations of Mathematical ScienceLeicester International InstitutePanjinEnglish
Applied ChemistryLeicester International InstitutePanjinEnglish
Environmental and Ecological EngineeringLeicester International InstitutePanjinEnglish
PharmacyLeicester International InstitutePanjinEnglish

How you choose your majorThe 2027 catalogues contain 43 Chinese and 14 English options. Teaching languages and named classes remain separate. The Japanese-intensive Metallic Materials class is limited to Japanese citizens with JLPT N1. The BGI class is a separate Bioengineering option with DUT’s genomics partner, originally Beijing Genomics Institute. Campus labels combine the catalogue’s locations with DUT’s current school-by-campus directory; your offer confirms your allocation.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB55,300

Tuition

RMB / year20,500Official 2027 tuition

Accommodation

RMB / year14,400Official Lingshui shared-room rate

Food

RMB / year14,400Planning estimate

Transport

RMB / year1,200Planning estimate

Other costs

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

Tuition

Published annual tuition for the selected programme group.

Accommodation

Boliu shared room, per bed, for 12 months.

Official rate: RMB 1,200/month × 12; subject to room allocation.

Food

Campus meals, groceries and occasional meals out.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,200/month × 12.

Transport

Local buses and occasional city trips.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 100/month × 12.

Other costs

Insurance, books, phone and everyday essentials.

ChinaStudyGuide allowance: RMB 4,800/year.

Tuition and Lingshui room rates: 2027 undergraduate guide. Living allowances cover 12 months before scholarships; Development Area and Panjin housing use estimates. Sports Training’s fee category is not specified. Flights, visa and residence fees, deposits, application fees and placement-test fees are excluded.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

University scholarship

DUT International Students Presidential Scholarship

FundingFull tuition; housing by award
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Full award: tuition and campus accommodation.
  • Partial award: tuition only.
  • No undergraduate monthly stipend is stated.

The published monthly allowances apply to masters and PhD students. Chinese Language programme pages describe tuition-only support; the dedicated scholarship notice gives the earlier 30 May closing date.

Application
Select Scholarship in the DUT portal and upload the Presidential Scholarship form. New undergraduate applicants must have excellent school results and be under 25. Apply from 1 November 2026 to 30 May 2027.
CSCA
Required for 2027 undergraduate admission, including scholarship applicants.
Selection
DUT evaluates academic merit and the application. Award type and continuation follow the university’s scholarship rules and award notice.
Official scholarship details
National scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship · Type A

FundingFull or partial award
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Full award: tuition, accommodation and medical insurance.
  • Full undergraduate stipend: RMB 2,500/month.
  • Partial awards cover the items in the award notice.

DUT’s 2027 Type A notice covers Chinese-medium undergraduate study. Full and partial packages depend on the sending authority; DUT’s CSC Type B notices cover postgraduate study.

Application
Apply through your home country’s dispatching authority and the CSC system. Request DUT pre-admission through its Scholarship portal, upload the Type A form and email dutsice@dlut.edu.cn with your DUT application number and “Pre-admission letter for Type A”.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate applicants; choose the papers for your approved major.
Selection
Country nomination, DUT placement and final CSC approval. Agency deadlines and available majors vary; undergraduate scholarship teaching is Chinese.
Official scholarship details
Chinese-language teaching scholarship

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

FundingTuition + housing + stipend
Competition*High

Coverage

  • For the Chinese Language · International Chinese Education direction.
  • Tuition and campus housing, or a housing subsidy.
  • RMB 2,500/month and comprehensive medical insurance.

The 2027 degree page confirms the package and deadline. The separate full scholarship regulations remain dated 2026; its four-year maximum and nomination procedures are the latest detailed reference.

Application
The 2027 programme page gives a 15 May deadline. Use the Chinese-language-teachers scholarship system, a recommending institution and the DUT portal; the undergraduate guide lists a RMB 400 application fee for this channel.
CSCA
Required for 2027 undergraduate entry under the programme guide.
Selection
High-school diploma, normally under 25, HSK 4 · 210+ and HSKK Intermediate · 60+. The last full scholarship guidelines describe recommending-institution review, expert selection and annual assessment.
Official scholarship details

Competition levels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates; DUT does not publish award acceptance rates. Funding depends on the award letter and continuing eligibility. Liaoning’s current provincial scholarship and DUT’s CSC Type B schemes are postgraduate-only.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your campus base.

On campus

International student apartments

Lingshui has published apartment rates; other locations follow campus arrangements.

Subject to allocationLocations & practical details
Locations
The guide lists Nanshan and Boliu apartments at Lingshui. No separate Development Area or Panjin international-student tariff is stated in the 2027 admissions sources.
Best for
Students wanting university-managed housing. Nanshan lists single bedrooms with shared facilities; Boliu has shared or single rooms with bathroom facilities and communal kitchens.
Plan for
For stays of at least one month: Nanshan RMB 600/month; Boliu shared RMB 1,200/month or single RMB 1,800/month per bed. Development Area and Panjin use housing allowances in the budget.
Off campus

Private rental near your campus

Choose your location only after confirming your teaching campus and housing permission.

University rules applyLocations & practical details
Locations
Dalian’s Lingshui and Development Area campuses are in different districts; Panjin is a separate city. Match a rental to your actual teaching location.
Best for
Students whose university and immigration arrangements allow private accommodation, with flexibility for their own lease, bills and commute.
Plan for
Budget separately for rent, deposits, utilities and commuting; no private-rental quotation is included in the campus-room estimate. Complete the required local accommodation registration.

Have a housing backup. Reserve or accept your room through DUT’s arrival arrangements before travelling. Published room types are not a guarantee of a vacancy or a particular building; arrange an approved temporary stay if needed.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation inspired by the curved roof and glass tower of DUT’s Lingxi Library on the Lingshui campus
An afternoon near Lingxi Library
Painted interpretation inspired by Xinghai Bay’s coastal promenade and suspension bridge in Dalian
Beyond the campus gates

Dalian & Panjin after class

Dalian offers seaside promenades, neighbourhood restaurants and a large university community. Panjin has a quieter campus setting near Liaodong Bay and access to the region’s wetlands; plan city outings around where you actually study.

Campus routine

Build your week around lectures, library study, campus dining and student activities. Lingshui’s established grounds and Panjin’s modern waterside library give the two locations distinct characters.

Around your campus

Lingshui is in Dalian’s Ganjingzi district; the Development Area campus is in Jinpu New Area. Panjin students are based in Liaodong Bay New Area, rather than central Dalian.

Weekends in Liaoning

From Dalian, explore Xinghai Bay, coastal walks and the city’s food streets. From Panjin, plan seasonal wetland outings and local trips; allow time and a separate travel budget for visits to Dalian.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 5 November 2026. Admissions and tuition refer to September 2027. QS World University Rankings 2027: tied #463.

Chinese names govern catalogue translation errors: Chemical Engineering and Technology is mislabelled as Mechanical Engineering in the Chinese catalogue’s English column, and Artificial Intelligence’s Chinese school name differs from its English label. For Presidential Scholarship applications, use the dedicated 30 May 2027 deadline rather than the later Chinese Language programme-page date. Full teacher-scholarship regulations remain dated 2026. Lingshui room tariffs are not applied to the Development Area or Panjin.