Why Dalian?

A beautiful coastal city with pleasant weather and known as China's “City of Romance”, Dalian is the most international city in Northeast China and one of the most dynamic cities in Northeast Asia. With a wide variety of choices for entertainment, sightseeing, arts, and culture, students have opportunities to unwind and be inspired outside of academia.

Students have access to Dalian's comprehensive and convenient transport facilities and services including Dalian International Airport, Dalian North Railway station, buses, Bus Rapid Transit, subway system, and streetcar lines.  

As a modern metropolis, department stores and shopping malls in different downtown areas definitely meet your diverse needs for making purchases.

As one of the most famous tourist cities in China, Dalian offers a number of opportunities of recreation and sightseeing. Students can find stunning beauty in National Five-A Level Tourist Spots and popular top-rated parks such as Golden Pebble Beach, Tiger Beach, Forest Zoo, Xinghai Park, Labor Park, Donghai Park, and Yanwoling Geology Park.

Dalian is an international city. Students can enjoy exotic food from different parts of the world as well as various types of Chinese food such as Shandong Cuisine and Sichuan Hot and Spicy Cuisine. Plus, Dalian is famous for its tasty seafood which is worth trying.

About DPU

Founded in 1958, DPU is one of the oldest institutes of light industry in China. DPU's campus covers 470,000 square meters. It is home to 13,000 undergraduate students and 1,800 graduate students. More than 500 international students study at here annually. As a multidisciplinary university, DPU offers degree courses in a range of subject areas including engineering, science, art, management, business, and the liberal arts.

As an internationalized university, DPU offers international opportunities to students. DPU has links with 100 universities and other partners in 30 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea. DPU welcomes students from many different countries such as France, Italy, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Russia, Mongolia, Sweden, and Thailand. Everyone receives a warm welcome when they join the diverse university community.

Why DPU?