Bachelor in Urban Management (Chinese-taught)

For Bachelor in Urban Management (Chinese-taught), applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by May 30, 2027; tuition comes to 2,677 USD per year.

The Bachelor in Urban Management at Qingdao University of Science & Technology is a Chinese-taught program for students who want to learn about city planning, management, and development. This 4-year Bachelor degree helps students understand the social, economic, and environmental aspects of urban areas. Students learn from case studies and real-world examples.

The curriculum includes subjects like urban planning, policy analysis, and community development. Students develop skills in spatial analysis, data visualization, and project management. They also learn to work in teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Graduates can pursue careers as Urban Planners, City Managers, Transportation Coordinators, or Environmental Consultants in industries like government, real estate, or non-profit organizations. They can work for city governments, planning firms, or community development agencies.

Qingdao University of Science and Technology, founded in 1950 and based in Qingdao, is a multidisciplinary institution with a pronounced emphasis on engineering, chemical technology and applied sciences. QUST has expanded across multiple campuses and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supported by a strong research portfolio that includes national engineering laboratories, key provincial centers and collaborations with industry. The university has developed a reputation for practical talent cultivation and industry-university-research cooperation.

QUST supports internationalization through partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide and offers joint programs such as Sino-foreign cooperative colleges and dual training schemes. The university houses extensive facilities, a large library collection and research platforms that attract faculty with national honors and expertise. International students can access single-room accommodation equipped with essentials like heating, TV and internet, and benefit from dedicated support for academic and daily life.

Students at QUST gain opportunities to engage with applied research projects, technology transfer initiatives and entrepreneurship programs that have produced several spin-off companies. Career services, internship links and industry partnerships enhance employability in engineering, materials, chemical industries and related fields. Prospective international applicants should review program specializations, explore research groups aligned with their interests and prepare documentation for admission and visa procedures well in advance.