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Dalian Polytechnic University

Dalian, China
Global Rank Top 30% • #1882 of 6.6k
  • 0 Bachelor's
  • 25
  • 2.5
  • Top 75% in CN

Dalian Polytechnic University About

Founded in 1958, Dalian Polytechnic University (DPU) was one of the four earliest institutes of light industry in China. Located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, DPU covers an area of 1064 mu, with an built-up area of 480,000.

DPU aims at cultivating professional talents in the various fields of light industry, including textile processing, food science, art etc. The university is authorized to confer bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees. DPU has 47 bachelor's degree programs, 13 first-class master's degree programs, mainly in the areas of engineering, science, literature, and management discipline, 3 first-class doctorate degree programs, in Textile Science and Engineering, Light Industrial Technology and Engineering, Foodstuff Science and Engineering. DPU has a teaching faculty of 958 teachers, of whom 141 are professors and 248 are associated professors.

DPU has 25 province-level and ministry-level scientific research centers, including one national research center of Sea Food Seafood Engineering, one national Engineering Technology transfer center, one national science and technology innovation center, 2 national engineering centers, and 5 key laboratories of Liaoning Province.

Dalian Polytechnic University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1192 Ranking
  • 25 Scholarships
  • 1,564 Academic Staff
  • 38,465 Students
  • 1,153 Students (int'l)
  • 12,693 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Dalian Polytechnic University Overview

Dalian Polytechnic University Scholarships

Dalian Polytechnic University Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Beijing Government
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Grant
Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
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L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
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StudyCorgi
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
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Wells Mountain Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
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Pearl Lemon Scholarship
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Pearl Lemon
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
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International Bipolar Foundation
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Mental Health Education Annual Scholarship

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Seasons in Malibu
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Dalian Polytechnic University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

#170 of 240 Ranked Universities in China
#1882 of 6.6k Ranked Universities Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Best Global Universities Rankings

1192

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 21 places compared to 2026

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

2025 2026 2027
1595 1171 1192

Library services

Founded in October 1958, DPU Library was originally named Library of Shenyang Institute of Light Industry. At the end of 1970, it was moved to Dalian city and named Library of Dalian Institute of Light Industry; it was renamed Library of Dalian Polytechnic University in March, 2007. 

Currently, there are 65 students’ clubs and associations of different areas including art, culture, sports, scientific innovation, volunteer and life. They can fit your needs for learning Chinese cultures and making friends. If you are interested in learning Chinese language and cultures, you could join the association of public speaking, club of traditional Chinese cultures, club of calligraphy, and association of tourism and culture. If you are good at singing and dancing, you could join university’s chorus, club of dancing, club of music. If you are a big fan of sports, you could join club of badminton and club of tennis. If you are a art lover, you could join club of reading, club of photography, and New Green Movie Studio. If you would like to make contributions to international communication, you could join association of international communication, which is led by International Office and Students’ Affairs Office. The association is composed of six subdivisions to organize various types of activities such as “One-to-One” language learning partnership, cultural lectures, and extracurricular activities.

Dalian Polytechnic University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
China Country
Dalian City

Dalian Polytechnic University Student Reviews & Awards

2.5

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4/5

interesting experience

The teachers are very kind and understanding.i really had a good time studying here.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2018 - Jul 2022
Posted on Nov 2021
1/5

Great Place to Study

My university grafted me to the industry professional that i wanted to become and the modern lecturing system was outstanding.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Apr 2018 - Oct 2022
Posted on Feb 2024
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