Look beyond the university name
The Qingdao University of Science and Technology (QUST) is a provincial public university located in Qingdao, China. Having evolved from a college specializing in the chemical industry, it is now a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary university offering academic degrees in Science, Technology, Humanities, Business, Management, Medicine, Law and Arts.
| Location | Qingdao, China |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 35,897 |
| Total citations | 2,393,949 |
| President | Chen Kezheng (陈克正) |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Qingdao University of Science and Technology?
Academics Qingdao University of Science and Technology is one of the nine Provincial Key Universities of Shandong ( 山东省属重点高校 ). It was ranked 45th among engineering universities on the Mainland in 2013. In 2011, it was included in the first national Excellence Plan for Engineering Education ( 卓越工程师教育培养计划 ). The three campuses together cover an area of 700,000 m 2 . The total value of fixed assets is estimated at 2,200 billion yuan . Spread over five branches, the foundation of the University Library dates back to 1950. It now covers a building area of around 50,000m 2 and contains over 2.4 million volumes, including digital ones. The university offers three first level and 22 second level doctoral programs and four postdoctoral research stations , 20 first level and 125 second level master programs and 68 undergraduate programs .
Research strengths (by indexed output): Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion, Electrochemical sensors and biosensors, Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Qingdao University of Science and Technology
According to OpenAlex, Qingdao University of Science and Technology has 35,897 indexed research works with 2,393,949 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Lei Wang — 3,785 citations
- Xinhong Zhou — 2,276 citations
- Fayuan Wang — 2,200 citations
- Yuhuan Sun — 2,200 citations
- Shuwu Zhang — 2,200 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Qingdao University of Science and Technology?
The current President is Chen Kezheng (陈克正).
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Campus & student life
Qingdao University of Science and Technology is located in Qingdao, China.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Qingdao University of Science and Technology
Official website: https://www.qust.edu.cn ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Qingdao University of Science and Technology founded?
Qingdao University of Science and Technology was founded in 1950.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Chen Kezheng (陈克正).