About the university
China University of Petroleum (East China), commonly abbreviated as UPC, is a national key public university located in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Established in 1953, the university is directly administered by China’s Ministry of Education and is included in the national Project 211 and Double First-Class University initiatives. UPC is particularly recognized for its strengths in petroleum engineering, geological resources, chemical engineering, geophysics, mechanical engineering, energy, and related disciplines. Although closely associated with the petroleum and petrochemical industries, it has developed into a multidisciplinary institution offering programs in engineering, science, management, economics, humanities, and law.
Accommodation
UPC provides on-campus accommodation for international students, primarily in furnished double rooms. Depending on the room’s location and orientation, accommodation generally costs approximately RMB 500–750 per person per month. Rooms include basic furniture, air conditioning, heating, internet access points, a private bathroom, and shower facilities. Students normally pay a RMB 1,000 security deposit, and accommodation is generally prepaid for at least six months. Each resident receives up to 60 kWh of free electricity per month, while additional electricity usage and internet services are paid separately; heating is provided free of charge. First-year international students are generally required to live on campus, while eligible students may apply to live off campus from their second year. University-associated off-campus apartments cost approximately RMB 2,200 per month for a single room or RMB 1,100 per person per month for a double room, excluding water and electricity charges.