Ocean University of China
(OUC)
About
The Ocean University of China (中国海洋大学) is a public university in Qingdao, Shandong, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 62 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 35,422
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
28 subjectsARWU
28 subjectsQS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Ocean University of China?
Ocean University of China's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =464.
When was Ocean University of China founded?
Ocean University of China was founded in 1924.
What are the top subjects at Ocean University of China?
Top subjects at Ocean University of China include: Marine and Freshwater Biology, Oceanography, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Polymer Science.
Where is Ocean University of China located?
Ocean University of China is located in Qingdao, China.