Dalian Fisheries University

Dalian Ocean University (DOU) originated from the Northeastern Fishery Technology School which was first founded in 1952, evolved into Dalian Fisheries Academy in 1958 and Dalian Fisheries University in 1978. DOU was transferred from the administration of the Ministry of Agriculture to the direct administration of Liaoning Province in 2000. In 2010, the present name, Dalian Ocean University, was approved by the Ministry of Education. After successful passing of the Qualified Assessment of Undergraduate Teaching conducted by the Ministry of Education in 1998, in 2008, DOU passed the Quality Assessment of Undergraduate Teaching with 'Excellence'. 　　Located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, DOU has developed into the most exclusive university with a wide diversity of disciplines in northern China which features aquaculture, oceanic science and technology. The disciplines include agriculture, engineering, science, management, arts, law, and economics, among others..........