Dalian University of Technology 2027: Fees & Admission

Dalian University of Technology (DUT) is a public engineering university in the coastal city of Dalian in Liaoning Province, founded in 1949 and ranked =463 in QS 2027. Bachelor’s tuition in English is 25,500 CNY per year (about US$3,600); in Chinese it is 19,500–25,000 CNY depending on the major; PhD tuition in English is 40,000 CNY; and the application fee is 800 CNY. The key news: applications for the September 2027 intake are open now, since 1 November 2026, and the graduate scholarship deadline is 15 February 2027. Here are the official fees, requirements and deadlines, with a source for each item.

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Dalian University of Technology at a glance

Item	Details	Official source
Official name	Dalian University of Technology – 大连理工大学	Source
City and address	Dalian, Liaoning Province – No.2 Linggong Road, Ganjingzi District	Source
Founded	1949	Source
Ranking	QS 2027: =463 – Times Higher Education 2027: 326–350 – ShanghaiRanking ARWU 2026: 151–200	Source
School of International Education	sie.dlut.edu.cn – email: dutsice@dlut.edu.cn	Source
Application portal	iso.dlut.edu.cn – university code for the CSC scholarship: 10141	Source

Dalian University of Technology tuition fees for international students

Programme	Fees (CNY per year)
Bachelor’s in English (all majors)	25,500
Bachelor’s in Chinese: languages, humanities and social sciences	19,500
Bachelor’s in Chinese: science, engineering, economics and management	20,500
Bachelor’s in Chinese: architecture	22,500
Bachelor’s in Chinese: art and design	25,000
Master’s in English: humanities / science and engineering	28,000 / 29,500
Master’s in Chinese (depending on major)	23,000 – 28,500
PhD in Chinese	31,000 – 33,000
PhD in English (4 years)	40,000
Chinese language programme	16,000 (8,500 per semester)

Sources: the official fee announcement and the graduate admissions announcement. These are the official fees for the 2026 intake and may be updated every year; the final figure is in your admission letter. To convert them into your own currency, use the study cost calculator.

Other costs and living in Dalian

Application fee: 800 CNY for self-funded applicants and for the President’s Scholarship, and 400 CNY for applicants to the Chinese Government Scholarship and the Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship.
Accommodation (for stays of a month or more): a single room with shared bathroom in the Nanshan dormitory costs 600 CNY per month; in the international students’ dormitory, a double room with private bathroom costs 1,200 CNY and a single room with private bathroom 1,800 CNY per month.
Proof of funds: a bank statement of at least 50,000 CNY for self-funded PhD applicants.
Living costs in Dalian: roughly 1,200–2,200 CNY per month excluding rent (food, transport and personal expenses), based on StudyFlowX calculator estimates for cities in this category.
For comparison (calculator estimates for cities in this category): a double room in university housing costs 6,000–10,000 CNY per year, a single room 12,000–16,000, and an off-campus apartment 24,000–36,000 CNY per year.

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Bachelor’s admission requirements

Non-Chinese citizen, aged 18–25 (applicants under 18 need a guardian in Dalian), with a high school diploma.
The CSCA test is mandatory from the 2027 intake; subjects depend on the major, as listed in the university’s table. Applicants who apply before 30 November 2026 can submit their CSCA result later.
English-taught programmes: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 100, or a high school diploma taught in English (citizens of English-speaking countries are exempt).
Chinese-taught programmes: HSK 4 with a score of 180 for science, engineering, economics and management, and HSK 5 with a score of 180 for humanities and languages (valid for two years).

Source: the official admissions announcement.

Master’s and PhD requirements

Master’s: a bachelor’s degree and under 35 years old. PhD: a master’s degree and under 40 years old.
English-taught programmes: in principle TOEFL 80, IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 100.
Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, a study plan of at least 1,000 words, a medical examination and blood test, and a police clearance certificate. A supervisor’s acceptance letter is optional.

Application deadlines

Route	Deadline
Bachelor’s in English and Chinese (2027 intake)	1 November 2026 until June 2027
Master’s and PhD in English – self-funded	1 November 2026 – 30 June 2027 (20:00 Beijing time)
Master’s and PhD – scholarships	1 November 2026 – 15 February 2027 (20:00 Beijing time)
Start of studies	Early September 2027

Source: the official admissions announcement. These are the officially announced dates for the September 2027 intake, and applications are open now.

Scholarships at Dalian University of Technology

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC, Type B): the High-Level Graduate Programme and the Silk Road Program. Apply from 1 November 2026 to 15 February 2027 on both campuschina.org and iso.dlut.edu.cn (if either is missing, the application is cancelled), using university code 10141.
Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship: available through the university, with a 400 CNY application fee. Coverage details are in the university’s announcement.
Dalian University of Technology President’s Scholarship for International Students: a separate application with an 800 CNY fee.

Source: the official scholarship announcement. The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) has general terms: tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a monthly stipend of 2,500 CNY for bachelor’s, 3,000 for master’s and 3,500 for PhD students; age limits are under 25 for bachelor’s, 35 for master’s and 40 for PhD; and since the 2026 cycle bachelor’s applicants must take the CSCA test. Airfare is not covered. Read about the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC).

Programmes and language of instruction

DUT is primarily an engineering university. It offers English-taught bachelor’s programmes at a single fee of 25,500 CNY, Chinese-taught bachelor’s programmes, and English-taught master’s and PhD programmes. The lists of English-taught majors for the 2027 intake are published as attached files to the School of International Education’s announcements. The university also offers a bachelor’s in Chinese Language (business track), with entry into the second year possible for applicants with HSK 4 and a score of 220.

Global ranking

DUT ranks =463 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, in the 326–350 band in the Times Higher Education rankings 2027, and in the 151–200 band in the ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) 2026. International students make up about 5% of enrolment according to Times Higher Education data.

Visa and residence after admission

After admission you receive your admission documents and the JW202 form (or JW201 for scholarship holders).
Apply for an X1 visa (for study of more than 180 days) at the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country, usually between June and August.
After arrival, register your address with the police within 24 hours (usually through the international students’ office).
Convert your X1 visa into a residence permit within 30 days of arrival.

China joined the Apostille Convention, which took effect on 7 November 2023, so documents from member countries need only an apostille, while those from other countries need full legalisation. Details in student visa steps for China.

Working while studying

Regular employment under a work contract is forbidden for international students. The only thing allowed is university-organised work-study (勤工助学): up to 8 hours a week and 40 hours a month during term, and 16 hours a week and 80 hours a month during holidays, with the university’s approval noted on your residence permit. Off-campus internships require the employer to be added to your residence permit, and violations carry a fine of 5,000–20,000 CNY. So do not count on work in your budget. Source: China’s Ministry of Education.

For Muslim students

We found no information on halal restaurants or prayer rooms on campus in Dalian University of Technology’s official pages, so we do not state anything we could not verify. Ask the international students’ office before you arrive about halal food and the nearest mosque in Dalian. Read Is China a good fit for Muslim students?

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Dalian University of Technology cost for international students?

See the fee table above. The figures come from the university’s official announcements for the 2026 intake; the university may update them every year, so the final figure is in your admission letter.

Can I work while studying?

Regular employment is forbidden for international students in China. Only university-organised work-study is allowed: up to 8 hours a week and 40 hours a month during term, and 16 hours a week and 80 hours a month during holidays.

Which student visa do I need?

An X1 visa for study of more than 180 days, with your admission letter and the JW202 form (or JW201 for scholarship holders), then convert it into a residence permit within 30 days of arrival.

Are applications for the 2027 intake open at Dalian University of Technology?

Yes, they opened on 1 November 2026. The scholarship deadline for master’s and PhD applicants is 15 February 2027, and for self-funded applicants it is 30 June 2027.

Does DUT offer a bachelor’s degree in English?

Yes, at 25,500 CNY per year. It requires IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 100, and the CSCA test.

Last updated: October 2026. All figures come from the official announcements and pages listed below for the 2026 intake; living-cost estimates come from StudyFlowX calculator data.

Dalian University of Technology (DUT) – Study, Admission and Fees