Qingdao University

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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; 39 years ago (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

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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).[citation needed]

Academics

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Overview

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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.[citation needed]

National Rankings

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In 2020:

Colleges and Schools

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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

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Entrance to the Main campus of Qingdao University

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

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Affiliated Hospitals

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Seven hospitals are affiliated with the university.

References

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  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.
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