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China University of Petroleum



211 Project • THE Ranking (Mainland) #58
Qingdao/Dongying, China

China University of Petroleum (East China)

211
National Key University
#58
THE Ranking (Mainland)
#67
Shanghai Ranking
#80
Alumni Association Ranking

China University of Petroleum (East China) (CUPEC), located in Qingdao and Dongying, Shandong Province, is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of China. It is a key construction university of the "211 Project" and "985 Project Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform", and a "Double First-Class" construction university. The university was founded in 1953, originally named Beijing Petroleum Institute. In 1969, the university moved to Dongying, Shandong, near the Shengli Oilfield, and was renamed East China Petroleum Institute. In 1988, it was renamed Petroleum University, gradually forming a pattern of operating in both Shandong and Beijing. In January 2005, the university was renamed China University of Petroleum. The university has two campuses in Qingdao and Dongying, with a total campus area of more than 5,000 acres and a building area of more than 1.3 million square meters. The university is a comprehensive institution with engineering as its main focus, featuring distinctive petroleum and petrochemical characteristics, and coordinated development of multiple disciplines. It has 17 colleges (departments), 65 undergraduate programs, 11 postdoctoral research stations, 14 first-level disciplines authorized for doctoral degrees, and 32 first-level disciplines authorized for master's degrees. The university has significant advantages in petroleum and natural gas engineering, geological resources and geological engineering, chemical engineering and technology, and other fields, cultivating a large number of outstanding talents for the national energy strategy and regional economic and social development.See More

Campuses

China University of Petroleum (East China) has two main campuses, the Qingdao Campus and the Dongying Campus, providing students with world-class learning environments, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a rich campus life experience.

Qingdao Campus
Dongying Campus

Location

No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, Shandong Province

Nearby

Located in Huangdao District, Qingdao, adjacent to the Yellow Sea, with beautiful campus surroundings. There are multiple commercial centers, restaurants, and entertainment facilities nearby, making life convenient. About 40 minutes by car from downtown Qingdao, close to famous attractions such as Golden Beach and Silver Beach.

Getting Here

Approximately 60 minutes by car from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO), 45 minutes from Qingdao North Railway Station, and 30 minutes from Qingdao West Railway Station. There are bus stops on campus, and transportation is convenient. Metro Line 13 directly reaches near the campus.

Faculties

The Qingdao Campus houses 17 colleges (departments): School of Petroleum Engineering, School of Geosciences, School of Chemical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, School of Storage and Transportation Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of New Energy, School of Ocean and Space Information, School of Control Science and Engineering, School of Computer Science and Technology, School of Science, School of Economics and Management, School of Liberal Arts and Law, School of Foreign Languages, Department of Physical Education, School of Marxism, and School of International Education.

Introduction

The Qingdao Campus is the main campus of China University of Petroleum (East China), construction began in 2004 and officially opened in 2011. The campus covers an area of approximately 3,000 acres with complete modern facilities and serves as the main base for teaching, research, and administration. The campus is adjacent to the Yellow Sea with beautiful surroundings, providing students with an excellent learning and living environment.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 8-20°C
Summer June - August 20-28°C
Autumn September - November 12-22°C
Winter December - February -2-8°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Qingdao Jiaodong (TAO)
Approx. MYR1,200 (Direct, ~6hr 15min)

Location

No. 271, Beier Road, Dongying District, Dongying, Shandong Province

Nearby

Located in Dongying District, Dongying, close to the Shengli Oilfield, this is the historical birthplace of the university. There are commercial areas, parks, and dining facilities nearby, making life convenient. The campus environment is beautiful with high greening rate, providing students with a quiet learning environment.

Getting Here

Approximately 30 minutes by car from Dongying Shengli Airport, and 25 minutes from Dongying Railway Station. There are bus stops on campus, and transportation is convenient. From Dongying, it is easy to travel to major cities such as Jinan and Qingdao.

Faculties

The Dongying Campus mainly undertakes some graduate education, continuing education, and research tasks, with some undergraduate courses also offered here. The campus has relevant teaching and research institutions and maintains close industry-university-research cooperation relationships with enterprises such as Shengli Oilfield.

Introduction

The Dongying Campus is the historical campus of China University of Petroleum (East China), where the university moved in 1969. Although the main campus has moved to Qingdao, the Dongying Campus is still retained and continues to undertake teaching, research, and social service functions, serving as an important base for cooperation between the university and Shengli Oilfield.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 6-22°C
Summer June - August 22-32°C
Autumn September - November 10-24°C
Winter December - February -6-6°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Dongying Shengli Airport
Approx. MYR1,400 (1 stopover via Qingdao, ~8hr 30min)

Accommodation Details

Qingdao Campus
Double Room
¥500-750/month/person

Note: All rooms are equipped with public facilities, including laundry, kitchen, and study areas.

Scholarship Details

Undergraduate Scholarships

Freshman Scholarship

Class A: Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver, living allowance of ¥25,000/year

Class B: Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver, living allowance of ¥20,000/year

Class C: Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver, living allowance of ¥10,000/year

Class D: Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver

Class E: Tuition waiver

Class F: 50% tuition waiver

Master's Scholarships

Freshman Scholarship

Class A: Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver, living allowance of ¥25,000/year

Class B: Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver, living allowance of ¥20,000/year

Class C: Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver, living allowance of ¥10,000/year

Class D: Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver

Class E: Tuition waiver

Class F: 50% tuition waiver

International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship

Tuition waiver, accommodation fee waiver, medical insurance fee waiver, living allowance of ¥3,000/month

Current Student Scholarships (One-time)

Wang Tao Excellence Scholarship

¥10,000/person

Academic Excellence Scholarship

First Prize: ¥6,000

Second Prize: ¥4,000

Outstanding Arts and Sports Scholarship

For participation and winning in national, provincial, or university-level arts or sports competitions.

Outstanding Class Leader Award

For class monitors or student self-management committee members with over 1 year of service, demonstrating excellent work attitude, dedication, and significant contributions to class or student organization development.

Moral Excellence Award

For class monitors or student self-management committee members with over 1 year of service, demonstrating excellent work attitude, dedication, and significant contributions to class or student organization development.

Living Cost Estimation

Based on guidelines from China's Ministry of Education and official estimates. Living costs at China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao Campus and Dongying Campus vary by region, and actual expenses may differ based on individual lifestyle.

Qingdao Campus

Accommodation (Monthly)
¥500-¥750 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (Monthly)
¥800-¥1,200 MYR 0
Transportation (Monthly)
¥200-¥400 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (Monthly)
¥150-¥250 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (Monthly)
¥500-¥800 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Cost
¥2,150-¥3,400 MYR 0
*Modern Qingdao Main Campus - Adjacent to Yellow Sea

Dongying Campus

Accommodation (Monthly)
¥400-¥650 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (Monthly)
¥700-¥1,000 MYR 0
Transportation (Monthly)
¥150-¥300 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (Monthly)
¥120-¥200 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (Monthly)
¥400-¥700 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Cost
¥1,770-¥2,850 MYR 0
*Historical Campus - Relatively Lower Living Costs
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