China University of Petroleum (East China)

Bachelor (First-Class): £1,600

Bachelor (Second-Class): £1,325

Master (First-Class): £2,150

Master (Second-Class): £1,930

Why the Recommendation?

1. China University of Petroleum (East China) is located in Qingdao, Shandong, a key city driving the province’s marine economy and energy development.
2. As a national “Double First-Class” university, it is home to the Geological Resources and Geological Engineering discipline—its flagship program with comprehensive strength at a leading domestic level. The Geology program, offered by the School of Geosciences and Technology, is a long-established and highly competitive discipline.
3. Academic programs are closely aligned with China’s national energy strategy. With oil and gas geology as a core strength, the university cultivates high-level technical professionals tailored to industry needs.
4. The faculty combines renowned academic authorities with experienced industry experts, ensuring excellence in both teaching and research.
5. The undergraduate program follows a 2+2 training model: the first two years emphasize foundational studies, followed by two years of flexible specialization, including Geology and Resource Exploration Engineering.
6. Nationwide, these scholarship opportunities are rare, as they are available to both undergraduate and master’s students.

Bachelor’s Degree

Majors: Geology; Resource Exploration Engineering (Petroleum Direction)
Teaching Language: English
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Scholarship (University-Level)

• First-Class Scholarship:
  Tuition waiver (18,000 RMB/year) + Free accommodation (500–750 RMB/month)
  Total: 24,000–27,000 RMB/year
• Second-Class Scholarship:
  Tuition waiver
  Total: 18,000 RMB/year

Program Duration: 4 years

Estimated Total Scholarship Value (Entire Program):

• First-Class: 96,000–108,000 RMB (based on the minimum estimate of 96,000 RMB)
• Second-Class: 72,000 RMB

Partner Price:

• First-Class: 10,000 RMB (approximately €1,217, approximately 10.4%, based on the minimum scholarship estimate)
• Second-Class: 7,500 RMB (approximately €912, approximately 10.4%)

Master’s Degree

Major: Geological Resources and Geological Engineering (Petroleum Core)
Teaching Language: English
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Scholarship (University-Level)

• First-Class Scholarship:
  Tuition waiver (24,000 RMB/year) + Free accommodation (500–750 RMB/month) + Living allowance (2,000 RMB/month, 12 months)
  Total: 54,000–57,000 RMB/year
• Second-Class Scholarship:
  Tuition waiver + Free accommodation + Living allowance (1,000 RMB/month, 12 months)
  Total: 42,000–45,000 RMB/year

Program Duration: 3 years

Estimated Total Scholarship Value (Entire Program):

• First-Class: 162,000–171,000 RMB (based on the minimum estimate of 162,000 RMB)
• Second-Class: 126,000–135,000 RMB (based on the minimum estimate of 126,000 RMB)

Partner Price:

• First-Class: 15,000 RMB (approximately €1,825, approximately 9.3%, based on the minimum scholarship estimate)
• Second-Class: 13,000 RMB (approximately €1,582, approximately 10.3%, based on the minimum scholarship estimate)