Dalian University of Technology (DUT) is located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, in northeastern China's Liaoning Province. It is one of the key universities under the direct leadership of the State Ministry of Education. The campus is green, shady and peaceful. Many state leaders have visited the university and enjoyed its beauty.
Having experienced the severe trials of over half a century, and having gone through the persistent efforts of several generations, DUT has developed into a comprehensive university of science and technology. Engineering is DUT's main concentration, with other departments including applied sciences and economic management sciences, as well as humanities disciplines, which include the social sciences and law.
DUT enjoys a good reputation for its rigid management and its good environment for study. The school is known for its motto: "Unity, Enterprise, Realism and Originality". DUT has fostered and trained more than 100,000 men and women of various professions, who are widely welcomed throughout the society.
DUT is also among the universities which have been authorized by the State Ministry of Education in China to enroll overseas students. The university has set up a School of International Cultural Exchanges to take the responsibility for enrollment, education and management of international students.
In order to further develop international friendships and promote the cultural and academic exchanges between people all over the world, this school takes overseas students from various parts of the globe. Now there are overseas students from more than 20 countries studying in the university, pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree or going through the Chinese language program. Through many years’ practice, the school has accumulated abundant experience in the area of teaching and management of overseas student programs, leading to the steady increase of the number of these students.
Since 2001 entrusted by the Japanese Appraisal Board of the Chinese Language, the SICE has started to administer the Japan-oriented Chinese Proficiency Test at DUT.
The university dynamically operates exchanges and cooperation with its counterparts and the society. Up till now, the university has established stable and cooperative relationships with 102 universities and research institution of 19 countries and regions, and has invited 274 experts and scholars to be guest professors.
With the support of "the 985 Project" and "the 211 Project", bringing forth the spirit of innovation, DUT is engaged in grasping the historic opportunity of rejuvenating the old northeastern industrial base, and carrying out a talent-training strategy in the hope of building DUT into a world-famous and research-oriented university.