Qingdao University

Qingdao University (abbreviation: QDU/QDU Med school; Chinese: 青岛大学) is a key provincial research university located in Qingdao, Shandong, China. The university was first established in 1985. In 1993, the former Qingdao University, Qingdao Medical College, Shandong Textile Engineering College, and Qingdao Normal College, merged to form the new Qingdao University. At present, QDU is one of the best comprehensive universities in Shandong Province, recognized as a member of the national "Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program." With a strong profile in Medical Sciences, Textile and Design, Business, and liberal arts, QDU serves 35,000 full-time undergraduate students, 9,800 graduate students, and 1,600 international students. History In 1985, Qingdao University was established, with the educational goal of "high level distinctive university," and disciplines of arts, science, engineering, business and many other subjects. School construction and development were supported financially by the central government, and also academically supported by Nankai University, Tianjin University, University of Science and Technology of China, and Shandong University. In 1993, Qingdao University merged Shandong Textile Engineering Institute (山东纺织工学院), Qingdao Medical College (青岛医学院) and Qingdao Normal College (青岛师范专科学校). Academics Overview Qingdao University consists of 25 faculties and departments as well as a graduate school. Courses are offered in 11 main Academic disciplines: Philosophy, Economics, Law, Literature, History, Natural sciences, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Education and Military sciences. There are 104 Undergraduate degree programs, 209 master's degree programs, 127 Doctoral degree programs, and 15 post-doctorate mobile stations. In addition, there are 7 professional master's degree programs in Law, Business Management, Engineering, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry and Public Administration respectively. National Rankings In 2020: U.S. News & World Report = 78 Wu Shulian = 87 CRWU = 95 ARWU = 108 NSEAC = 101 Colleges and Schools Qingdao University is divided into 35 colleges and schools, besides a medical department. These colleges and schools include: Two hospitals belong to Qingdao University: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University The Affiliated Cardiovascular Disease Hospital of Qingdao University International Education and Cooperation Qingdao University College of Medical Science is recognized by the World Health Organization and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Notable faculty Keum-Shik Hong Affiliated Hospitals Seven hospitals are affiliated with the university. The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao Center Medical Group Qingdao Municipal Hospital Archived 2013-05-30 at the Wayback Machine Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital Archived 2013-05-27 at the Wayback Machine Qingdao Haici Medical Group Weihai Municipal Hospital Controversy In July 2025, a dormitory security guard at Qingdao University was found unconscious due to heatstroke in his duty room and was later pronounced dead despite emergency medical treatment. According to Chinese Business View, multiple university departments are still investigating the incident. The logistics office, student affairs office, and general duty office have shifted responsibility among themselves; the campus hospital stated it had not been notified, while the university's security and safety management departments confirmed an investigation is underway. Online posts claim the guard lived frugally, cared for stray cats, wore clothes left behind by graduates, and had reportedly not been paid for several months. References External links Qingdao University Official Website (in Chinese) Qingdao University Official Website (in English)