Dalian Maritime University

China's key maritime university under the Ministry of Transport; IMO-recognized shipping education.

At a glance

Location

Dalian, Northeast China

Degree levels

Undergraduate · Graduate (Master's / PhD)

English-taught

English-taught master's/PhD programs (TOEFL/IELTS); Chinese-taught undergrad (HSK 4).

CSCA aptitude exam

Required for undergraduate applicants (national policy, from 2026/27). — subjects: 理科中文, 数学, 物理

Language requirement

Chinese-taught: HSK 4 (undergrad) / HSK 5 (grad); English-taught: TOEFL/IELTS.

Application deadline

Degree: 30 Jun (undergrad); 10 Jul (language).

Tuition (indicative)

Undergrad ¥22,000/yr.

Programs & degrees

Undergraduate

Available

Graduate

Master's & PhD available

English-taught

English-taught master's/PhD programs (TOEFL/IELTS); Chinese-taught undergrad (HSK 4).

CSC scholarships

Eligible — see the scholarship list and the CSC guide.

Strong subjects

• Transportation Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Navigation Technology
• Maritime Law

Why students choose it

• Authoritative in maritime fields
• Leading navigation programs
• Located in Dalian

Highlights

• Online application via dlmu.17gz.org
• English-taught graduate programs
• International Education College (iec.dlmu.edu.cn)

How to apply

1. Check eligibility and the language requirement (HSK for Chinese-taught programs, or an English test for English-taught programs).
2. Prepare your documents: notarised transcripts, a study plan, two recommendation letters, and the physical-examination form.
3. Submit through the official portal below, and sit the CSCA aptitude assessment if you are applying for undergraduate admission.
4. Track your deadline and wait for the admission notice; apply for a CSC scholarship separately if you are eligible.

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