Qingdao University

Qingdao University
青岛大学
Motto明德 博学 守正 出奇[1]
Motto in English
Morality Erudition Truth Innovation
TypePublic
Established1985 (1985)
PresidentXia Dongwei (夏东伟)[2]
Academic staff
3,842
Students46,000
Undergraduates35,000+
Postgraduates9,800+
Other students
1,600 international students
Location
Qingdao
,
Shandong
,
 People's Republic of China

36°04′19″N 120°25′41″E / 36.072°N 120.428°E / 36.072; 120.428
ColorsBlue  
Nickname青大 (Qīng dà)
Sporting affiliations
CUBA
MascotSwan Geese (Anser)
WebsiteQingdao University
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese青岛大学
Traditional Chinese青島大學
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinQīngdǎo Dàxué

Qingdao University (abbreviation: QDU/QDU Med school; Chinese: 青岛大学) is a key provincial research university located in Qingdao, Shandong, China.

The university was first established in 1985. In 1993, the former Qingdao University, Qingdao Medical College, Shandong Textile Engineering College, and Qingdao Normal College, merged to form the new Qingdao University. At present, QDU is one of the best comprehensive universities in Shandong Province, recognized as a member of the national "Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program."

With a strong profile in Medical Sciences, Textile and Design, Business, and liberal arts, QDU serves 35,000 full-time undergraduate students, 9,800 graduate students, and 1,600 international students.

History

In 1985, Qingdao University was established, with the educational goal of "high level distinctive university," and disciplines of arts, science, engineering, business and many other subjects. School construction and development were supported financially by the central government, and also academically supported by Nankai University, Tianjin University, University of Science and Technology of China, and Shandong University. In 1993, Qingdao University merged Shandong Textile Engineering Institute (山东纺织工学院), Qingdao Medical College (青岛医学院) and Qingdao Normal College (青岛师范专科学校).

Academics

Overview

Qingdao University consists of 25 faculties and departments as well as a graduate school. Courses are offered in 11 main Academic disciplines: Philosophy, Economics, Law, Literature, History, Natural sciences, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Education and Military sciences. There are 104 Undergraduate degree programs, 209 master's degree programs, 127 Doctoral degree programs, and 15 post-doctorate mobile stations. In addition, there are 7 professional master's degree programs in Law, Business Management, Engineering, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry and Public Administration respectively.

National Rankings

In 2020:

Colleges and Schools

Qingdao University is divided into 35 colleges and schools, besides a medical department.[3]

These colleges and schools include:[4]

Two hospitals belong to Qingdao University:

  • The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
  • The Affiliated Cardiovascular Disease Hospital of Qingdao University

International Education and Cooperation

Qingdao University College of Medical Science is recognized by the World Health Organization and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.[5]

Notable faculty

Affiliated Hospitals

Seven hospitals are affiliated with the university.

Controversy

In July 2025, a dormitory security guard at Qingdao University was found unconscious due to heatstroke in his duty room and was later pronounced dead despite emergency medical treatment.[6] According to Chinese Business View, multiple university departments are still investigating the incident. The logistics office, student affairs office, and general duty office have shifted responsibility among themselves; the campus hospital stated it had not been notified, while the university's security and safety management departments confirmed an investigation is underway. Online posts claim the guard lived frugally, cared for stray cats, wore clothes left behind by graduates, and had reportedly not been paid for several months.[7]

References

  1. ^ "青岛大学校徽解读" [Interpretation of the emblem of Qingdao University]. Qingdao University (in Chinese).
  2. ^ "现任领导" [Current leadership]. Qingdao University (in Chinese).
  3. ^ "学校简介" [School Profile]. Qingdao University (in Chinese).
  4. ^ "Colleges & Departments". Qingdao University. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019.
  5. ^ "Qingdao University Medical College". World Directory of Medical Schools.
  6. ^ "青島大學宿管阿叔被曝中暑昏迷 送醫後搶救無效死亡". Sing Tao Canada (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2025-07-06. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  7. ^ "网友发帖称收养流浪猫的宿管大爷疑中暑去世，青岛大学相关部门：事情正调查处理". Sina News (in Chinese (China)). 2025-07-06. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
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