I. College Introduction

The College of China-New Zealand Collaboration at Dalian Ocean University was established in 2016. It is a teaching unit responsible for managing and operating the undergraduate education program in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, jointly organized by Dalian Ocean University and Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand. The program code is 080202H, adopting a 3+1 cultivation model, with the Ministry of Education approval number MOE21NZ2A20151755N.

The college adheres to the educational philosophy of acting earnestly to achieve far-reaching goals, seeking truth and encouraging innovation. Relying on the high-qualit educational resources of both parties, and based on the Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation program under the university's traditional advantageous discipline of first-level agricultural engineering, the college introduces high-quality educational resources, advanced teaching concepts, and international teaching models from New Zealand. It has established a strict teaching quality assurance system to ensure talent cultivation aligns with international standards. Students in the program study at Dalian Ocean University for the first three years. Those who meet New Zealand's visa requirements, the program's academic performance standards, and English language proficiency requirements can voluntarily apply to study at Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand for the fourth year. Students who meet the graduation and degree-granting conditions of both universities can receive a graduation certificate and a Bachelor of Engineering degree certificate from Dalian Ocean University, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering Technology certificate from Otago Polytechnic. Students who choose to complete their fourth year of study in China and meet graduation requirements can receive a graduation certificate and a Bachelor of Engineering degree certificate from Dalian Ocean University. After graduation, they can gain developmental advantages in multinational enterprises in shipbuilding, marine engineering, and other fields with their bilingual professional background.

The partner institution, Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand, was established in 1870. It is a state-funded national higher polytechnic institution located in Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand. Rated as a Category 1 polytechnic institution (highest level) by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), its engineering education is renowned for its practice-oriented and industry-aligned approach, having won the Baldrige Performance Excellence Award and the New Zealand Prime Minister's Education Award. The institution has engineering laboratories meeting international standards and a senior teaching team. All engineering degree programs are accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ), and the academic qualifications are internationally recognized under the Washington Accord. Graduates can directly apply to become IPENZ student members, laying the foundation for obtaining globally recognized engineering professional qualifications.

II. Program Introduction

Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation Program

Educational Objectives: To cultivate high-quality international applied engineering and technical talents with firm ideals and beliefs, strong social responsibility, deep marine sentiment, solid professional foundation, and excellent practical skills. They should possess certain international perspectives, humanistic literacy, and innovative spirit, have basic abilities to solve engineering problems in mechanical-related fields, especially in marine engineering and shipbuilding, and cross-cultural communication skills. They should master basic skills in mechanical experimentation, design, processing, system integration, and electromechanical control; understand the international development trends and relevant international technical standards of the mechanical industry, and achieve comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor.

Career Directions: Graduates of this program can serve Liaoning's Six Bases strategy, target equipment manufacturing, fisheries, shipbuilding, and other related industry fields in the Northeast Asia open hub region. They can engage in mechanical design, processing, development, research, management, and other work in domestic and foreign enterprises, institutions' production front lines, or other related departments. They can also continue to pursue master's degrees in related disciplines. The New Zealand bachelor's degree certificate is recognized by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand, enabling students to obtain opportunities for development in related industries abroad.

III. Faculty Strength

1. International Faculty

2. Chinese Faculty