Dalian Maritime University
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Dalian Maritime University (DMU), located in Dalian, Liaoning Province, is a public university directly under the Ministry of Transport of China. It is a national key university, part of Project 211, and included in the Double First-Class initiative, with Transport Engineering recognized as a world-class discipline. Known as the “cradle of navigators,” DMU traces its origins to 1909 and was officially named Dalian Maritime University in 1994 after several mergers of regional maritime institutions. The university offers a broad range of programs across disciplines such as engineering, economics, law, management, and the sciences, with undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, as well as post-doctoral research stations. DMU is internationally recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and hosts global maritime training programs, making it one of the most prestigious maritime universities in China. It also maintains strong research capabilities in areas including ship engineering, maritime communication, marine environmental protection, and maritime law.
- Official academic records
- Financial statement and certificate
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Valid Passport
- Academic Transcripts: High school for bachelor's, bachelor's degree for master's, etc.
- English/Chinese Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+ (some accept Duolingo)
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK 4 for bachelor's, HSK 5 or 6 for master's
- Recommendation Letters (2 required for master's and PhD)
- Personal Statement / Study Plan
- Resume/CV
- Medical Examination Form (Foreigner Physical Examination)
- Non-criminal Record
- Completed online application (via university portal or CSC/Study in China platforms)
- Application Fee (varies: typically 400–800 RMB)
- Diploma/Language: $1,500 – $3,000
- Bachelor's: $2,000 – $5,000
- Master's: $3,000 – $7,000
- MBA / Medicine: $5,000 – $10,000
- Students on X1 visa (for over 180 days) may apply for part-time work after university approval
- You must get your residence permit marked with "part-time work allowed"
- Allowed to work no more than 8 hours/week during study; full-time in holidays may be permitted
- Working without approval is illegal and may lead to visa cancellation
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