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Dalian

Coastal scenery and international connections

On China’s northeastern coast, Dalian combines a seaside environment, openness and modern industry.

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City overview

Coastal scenery and international connections

On China’s northeastern coast, Dalian combines a seaside environment, openness and modern industry. Urban services and daily amenities offer international students varied cultural and everyday experiences.

Public transport is convenient, with shopping, dining and services around campuses. Explore coastal scenery and city life alongside your studies.

Climate: Four distinct seasons
Transport: Convenient public transport
Daily life: Well-developed urban services
Experience: Coastal scenery and city life

Education

Universities and programmes at different levels

Dalian offers comprehensive, technical, medical, teacher-training and business universities. Choose programmes by qualification, teaching language, subject and personal goals.

Some universities offer teaching and research resources in engineering, marine sciences, medicine, economics and management. Explore Chinese- and English-taught programmes available to international students.

Universities: A range of university types and qualifications
Strengths: engineering, marine sciences, medicine, economics and management
Teaching language: Chinese- and English-taught programmes
Scholarships: Government and university scholarships

Career paths

Opportunities shaped by diverse industries and city development

Dalian has industries including software and information services, equipment manufacturing, shipping and logistics, biomedicine, offering ways to learn about Chinese companies, industry development and working environments.

Subject to applicable rules, students can explore company visits, internships, university-industry projects and innovation. After graduation, consider your subject, language skills and relevant policies when planning work or further study.

Industries: software and information services, equipment manufacturing, shipping and logistics, biomedicine
Practice: Company visits, internships and innovation
Career support: Career guidance and alumni resources
Next steps: Career development or further study

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