History
In 1953 Beijing Petroleum Institute was established and became the first institution for higher education of petroleum in China. In 1978, with the reform and opening up of China, the institute stepped into a new period of growth, and became a multidisciplinary educational institute with majors covering science, engineering, and management. In 1988, it was renamed as University of Petroleum.
Education
There are a number of faculties:
- School of Geosciences
- School of Petroleum Enginnering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- College of Mechanical and Elecotronic Engineering
- College of Pipeline and Civil Engineering
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- College of New Energy
- College of Oceangraph and Space Informations
- College of Control Science and Technology
- College of Computer Science and Technology
- School of Economics and Management
- College of Science
- School of Foreign Studies
- School of Humanities and Law
- School of Marxism
- Department of Physical Education
Research
The university is an important scientific research base for petroleum and petrochemical industry. In all, there are 82 key academic institutions and bases approved by governments, enterprises and public institutions, such as the national key laboratory of heavy oil, the national engineering laboratory of marine geophysical prospecting and exploration equipment storage, the key laboratory for reservoir geology of Shandong province, the key laboratory for oilfield chemistry of Shandong province, the key laboratory for oil and gas reservoir security of Shandong province, MOE engineering research center for new oil and gas processing technology.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
401
2022
401
2021
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
801
2023
-
2022
-
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
512 4
2022
516
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
In order to ensure proper management of International students’ affairs in China University of Petroleum (East China), the International Students’ Union (ISU) was formed. The departments include Rules and Regulations department, Communications department, Education department, Event Management department, Sports department, and Music and Arts department. ISU solves welfare issues of International students by acting as bridge between College of International Education and International students, and fulfills its purpose of formation by ensuring development of International students, help them and organize activities for the betterment of International students.
Housing services
The International Student Building/International Student Dormitory is a fourteen-floor apartment. The first floor is a teaching area. College of International Education occupies the second floor, the third to twelfth floors are student’s apartments, whereas the thirteenth and fourteenth floors are foreign teacher’s apartments.
Library services
- Library (North Section): This building lies on the Northside of the campus surrounded by Experimental Building on the North and East.
- Library (East Section): This building lies on the Eastside of the campus.
Medical services
University Hospital: Located in the northwest of the campus at the west of Building No. 11.
Campus life
When you enter the campus from the south gate, the first landmark that comes into sight is “Create the Sun”—the symbol of UPC, where rich meanings exist deep inside: the ball stands for the sun, the small tubes around the ball stand for the sunshine, and the long tube is oil pipeline. Holding books high and guiding students to climb to the top of science, the lady is standing on the base which looks like a drilling platform. The statue symbolizes energy development and people who are engaged in higher education.
Sports facilities
The gymnasium has become a light spot that looks like a doctorial cap through a bird view and is nicknamed “Little Nest” by students. Many important competitions and award ceremonies are held here, as it is the biggest gym in Huangdao district.
Student clubs
Enrolled international students automatically become members of the Student Union or Graduate Student Union of China University of Petroleum. UPC has more than 130 student associations and clubs, which usually recruit new members in September of each year. Campus bulletin boards often display upcoming student activities, cultural events and various competitions. UPC encourages international students to join associations of interest, participate in a variety of campus activities and show their aspirations.