History
- Dalian University of Technology was established in April 1949, as the School of Engineering of Dalian University;
- In July 1950, the establishment of Dalian University was revoked, from which School of Engineering got independence as Dalian Institute of Technology;
- In April 1986, the graduate school was established;
Education
Dalian University of Technology offers 87 undergraduate programs, 71 of which are based on the main campus in Dalian and 16 of which on the Panjin campus. These programs cover a wide range of subjects including engineering, economics, management, language and literature, law, philosophy, arts, education and medicine. The University is home to 23 national level key majors, 42 pilot majors of National Comprehensive Reform, and 16 pilot majors under the Plan for Educating and Training Outstanding Engineers verified by the Ministry of Education.
Research
DUT has:
- 3 national key laboratories
- 2 national engineering research centers
- 1 national engineering laboratory
- 1 national technology transfer center
- 1 national technology center
- 4 key laboratories of the Ministry of Education
- 16 provincial key laboratories,
- 4 engineering research centers of the Ministry of Education,
- 14 engineering (technology) research centers (engineering laboratory) of Liaoning Province,
- 2 public platforms of technological innovation,
- 6 technological innovation bases,
- 2 transformation bases of scientific achievements,
- 4 university disciplinary innovation bases,
- 4 national innovation research groups,
- 9 innovation teams of the Ministry of Education.
Dalian University of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- #151 Ranking
- 25 Scholarships
- 2,645 Academic Staff
- 40,469 Students
- 1,214 Students (int'l)
- 13,355 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Dalian University of Technology Overview
Dalian University of Technology Scholarships
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Dalian University of Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 50 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 201 | 151 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 31 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | 292 | 261 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 34 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 491 | 448 | 482 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The International office is an administrative division with responsibility for the foreign affairs of Dalian University of Technology. It’s responsible for the exchange and cooperation with international educational institutions, faculty dispatch, long term and short term international visitors, enrollment of international students.
Library services
The libraries of DUT has more than 3.047 million books, with more than 58000 Chinese and foreign electronic journals.
ICT services
- VPN service is a service opened to facilitate the teachers and students of our school to access the campus resources.
- The campus network of Dalian University of Technology is constructed and maintained by the Network and Information Center of Dalian University of Technology. According to user needs and usage scenarios, a variety of Internet services are provided.
Campus life
DUT is located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, in northeastern China's Liaoning Province. It covers three campuses (main campus, campus at development zone , Panjin campus). The total area of DUT is 4.262 million square meters, construction area is 1.622 million square meters.
Sports facilities
The sports area is 215000 square meters. Meanwhile DUT has a first-class campus network system.
Accreditation
20 programs have been assessed and accredited by China Engineering Education Professional Certification Association
Dalian University of Technology Campus Locations
Dalian University of Technology Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 4 reviews
- 5 Star 2 Reviews
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
A Positive and Enriching Academic Experience.
I have had a positive experience at Dalian Polytechnic University. The university offers a diverse range of academic programs and provides a supportive environment for students to thrive. The faculty members are knowledgeable and approachable, offering valuable insights and guidance throughout the academic journey.Campus facilities are well-maintained and equipped, enhancing the overall learning experience. The university also fosters a vibrant community with various extracurricular activities and events, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.
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I loved the fact that I went to another country to learn about their culture but it was a bit difficult because of corona virus
My honest reveiew
still studying and figuring out the university and campus too