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Dalian University of Technology

Dalian University of Technology
Dalian University of Technology

On 15 September 2022, in the year that marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and the UK, Cardiff University and Dalian University of Technology in China entered into a Priority Partnership.

This Priority Partnership builds on a 35-year partnership with Dalian University of Technology, formalised for the first time in 2018 through a Memorandum of Understanding.

Our Priority Partnership with Dalian University of Technology supports joint academic programmes and student and staff exchanges.

The initial areas of education and research focus for the partnership have been:

  • Chemistry and chemical engineering
  • Engineering (built environment, coastal engineering and electronic engineering)
  • Data science and systems
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Intelligent logistics
  • Financial mathematics
  • Brain sciences

Founded in 1949, Dalian University of Technology is a national key university directly administrated by the Ministry of Education of China and sponsored by Projects 211 and 985. In September 2017, after approval by the State Council, Dalian University of Technology was selected into the “Double First-Class” Initiative, under Category A. Dalian University of Technology has three double world-first class disciplines: mechanics, mechanical engineering and chemical engineering.

Dalian University of Technology has formed a multi-disciplinary system that focuses on science and engineering and coordinates the disciplines of economics, management, humanities, law, philosophy, and arts. It has over 46,000 full-time students and over 4,000 faculty members.

Like Cardiff University, Dalian University of Technology has established many interdisciplinary research institutes. A number of these have synergies with Cardiff University research institutes and our areas of strategic research strengths, including:

Dalian University of Technology Collaboration Fund

This fund has been established to support the development of the Priority Partnership between Cardiff University and Dalian University of Technology.

It will support staff to develop collaborative research, teaching, and/or professional services projects that have clear outcomes and a pathway to develop and sustain the collaboration.

Find out how to apply on the staff intranet.

Partnership News

As a result of the close synergies between our two institutions, extensive research collaboration has followed the initial Memorandum of Agreement between our two institutions; a collaboration that now spans all three colleges at Cardiff University.

Welsh School of Architecture strengthens relationships with priority partner Dalian University of Technology through visits

Two delegations from Dalian University visited the Welsh School of Architecture in early 2024.

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Smart engineering

With our partners in China and the UK we have established a Smart Engineering Research and Development Group which aims to provide a holistic approach to smart engineering.

Get in touch

For enquiries relating to the Priority Partnership with Dalian University of Technology or the funding opportunity, please contact:

International Partnerships Engagement Manager

Sophie Lewis