Located in Qingdao, 山东, China University of Petroleum stands as a leading center for academic excellence and innovation in China.
China University of Petroleum maintains 155 academic programs covering disciplines from Arts & Design to Arts & Languages to Business & Management. Holding Double First-Class status places it in an elite tier of Chinese universities with access to substantial research funding. The QS Top 600 ranking confirms its standing on the global academic stage.
International applicants to China University of Petroleum benefit from programs in Chinese and English, tuition between $2,500 and $4,167 USD per year, and a student body representing dozens of countries. A robust scholarship ecosystem helps reduce the financial barrier to studying in China. The vibrant city of Qingdao rounds out the experience with affordable living and rich cultural offerings.
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China University of Petroleum currently has 155 listed programs. The largest degree groups include Bachelor's (62), PhD (54), Master's (38). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsChina University of Petroleum is located in Qingdao, Shandong · East China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥18,000 to ¥42,000 per year. Budget should also include housing, insurance, visa steps, and city living costs.
City guideScholarship availability is marked, but award type, quota, and window must be confirmed by intake year.
Scholarship guideAnnual tuition at China University of Petroleum ranges from ¥18,000 to ¥30,000 RMB ($2,500–$4,167 USD). Living costs in Qingdao typically range from ¥1,800–¥3,500/month for accommodation and ¥1,500–¥2,800/month for food and daily expenses, depending on lifestyle.
China University of Petroleum supports international students through multiple scholarship channels:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Full coverage including tuition, accommodation, living stipend, and insurance.
- University Scholarships: Partial or full tuition waivers based on academic merit.
- Provincial Government Scholarships: Available in 山东 for eligible students.
- HanQiao Scholarship Matching: Our platform helps identify scholarships you qualify for and guides your application.
High school diploma with strong academic record (top 20% recommended), transcripts, language certificate (HSK 5+ for Chinese-taught or IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 85+ for English-taught), passport copy, physical exam report. Competition is high — early application is advised.
Bachelor's degree with strong GPA (3.0/4.0+ preferred), transcripts, two academic recommendation letters, detailed study/research plan, language certificate, passport copy, physical exam report. Research experience or publications strengthen your application.
Master's degree with excellent academic record, transcripts, two recommendation letters from professors in your field, comprehensive research proposal, published papers (strongly preferred), language certificate, passport copy. Prior contact with a potential supervisor is highly recommended.
Application deadlines vary by program. Most fall programs accept applications from December through June. Scholarship deadlines are typically earlier (January–March for CSC). Check HanQiao's program explorer for specific dates.