What 大连理工大学国际处 DUT_IO does

The International Cooperation and Exchange Office (国际合作与交流处, DUT_IO) is an administrative department of Dalian University of Technology (DUT), a 985/211 Project and World-Class University Plan Category A public research university founded in 1949 and headquartered in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. The office, established in 2010, serves as the centralized institutional body managing DUT's internationalization strategy, administering outbound and inbound student exchange, faculty mobility, foreign expert invitation, joint-degree programs, and cross-strait (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau) academic affairs. Its primary constituents are DUT's 44,829 enrolled students and 4,506 teaching and administrative staff, alongside international students and partner institutions from 45 countries.

The office coordinates a network of 323 partner institutions across 45 countries and regions, including four formally approved Sino-foreign cooperative education institutions: the Leicester International Institute with the University of Leicester (established 2017), DUT-RU ISE with Ritsumeikan University (established 2013), the DUT-BSU Joint Institute with Belarusian State University, and the UCI-DUT Joint Program with the University of California, Irvine. Core programs include the 'Lianli Global' outbound initiative, the 'Romantic Journey' Taiwan-Mainland Science & Culture Exchange Camp (14 editions since 2009), the Japanese Cultural Study Camp (13 editions through 2025), the 'Same Desk Friendship' Sino-Japanese talent initiative, and the 'Lianli Global' and 'Safe Study Abroad' (平安留学) pre-departure training tracks. Operations are supported by an eHall online platform (ehall.dlut.edu.cn) handling travel applications, visa processing, and program-enrollment workflows.

As a government/state entity, the office is funded through state scholarships, provincial and municipal grants, DUT's own internationalization fund, and tuition from joint-institute degree programs. Pricing for most exchange programs is not publicly disclosed, with participant costs typically subsidized by government, school, or partner-institution scholarships. Notable outcomes include 2,633 outbound student exchanges in 2019, 3,415 international experts and scholars hosted cumulatively, and Leicester International Institute's first cohort achieving 88% employment/graduation rate with 19% admitted to Peking/Tsinghua Universities and 58% pursuing overseas graduate studies.

Name

大连理工大学国际处 DUT_IO

Legal name

大连理工大学国际合作与交流处

Website

https://dutdice.dlut.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Cooperation and Exchange Office of Dalian University of Technology administers outbound and inbound student/faculty exchange programs, four Sino-foreign joint institutes, and a global partnership network of 323 institutions across 45 countries, serving DUT's 44,829 students and 4,506 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education International Cooperation Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK), Short-Term Exchange & Visiting Student Programs (EDAIABAG), Faculty & Staff Exchange Programs (EDAIABAB)

Keywords

• International student exchange
• Faculty exchange programs
• Joint degree programs
• Cross-strait academic cooperation
• Foreign expert recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalian

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded international exchange programs: State-funded scholarships (国家公派项目) and provincial/municipal projects support outbound faculty and student exchanges. Funding covers tuition, living expenses, and travel costs for selected participants.
2. School internationalization fund: DUT's own internationalization fund finances outbound and inbound exchange programs, foreign expert invitations, and joint institute operations.
3. Joint/dual-degree program tuition: International joint institutes (Leicester International Institute, DUT-RU ISE, DUT-BSU Joint Institute, UCI-DUT Joint Program) generate tuition revenue from enrolled students. These are formal degree programs with both Chinese and international partner institutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The International Office administers all international cooperation and exchange activities for Dalian University of Technology. It coordinates outbound and inbound student and faculty exchange programs, operates short-term overseas language and cultural study camps (Japanese, Korean), runs four Sino-foreign joint institutes, manages cross-strait (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) academic affairs, hosts the BSU Confucius Institute, and recruits foreign experts and visiting scholars.

Product overview

The International Cooperation and Exchange Office of Dalian University of Technology operates as an administrative department managing international exchange programs and partnerships. The portfolio consists of core service offerings organized around four main pillars: Student Outbound Programs (student exchange, overseas study missions), Student Inbound Programs (international student recruitment, scholarship programs), Faculty Outbound Programs (scholar visits, research collaborations), and Faculty Inbound Programs (visiting scholars, honorary professorships). Key branded programs include the 'Romantic Journey' Taiwan-Mainland Science & Culture Camp, Japanese Culture Study Camp, and the 'Schoolfellow Friendship' China-Japan Initiative. The office also oversees four Sino-foreign joint institutes: Leicester International Institute (with University of Leicester), DUT-RU ISE (with Ritsumeikan University), DUT-BSU Joint Institute (with Belarusian State University), and UCI-DUT Joint Program (with UC Irvine). These operate as sub-brands under the international education portfolio alongside the core exchange program services.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Outbound Exchange Program (学生海外交流项目) Coordinates semester- and year-long outbound exchange placements for DUT undergraduate and graduate students at partner universities across 43 countries and regions. Students apply through the on-campus international office and the eHall platform.
• Short-term Overseas Study Camps (短期海外学习营) Organizes short-term Japanese and Korean language and cultural study camps for DUT students in cooperation with partner institutions abroad.
• Leicester International Institute (大连理工大学-莱斯特国际学院) Sino-British joint institute delivering undergraduate and graduate dual-degree programs in collaboration with the University of Leicester (UK). Enrolled DUT students complete coursework jointly with the UK partner.
• DUT-RU ISE (大连理工大学-俄罗斯联合学院) Sino-Russian joint institute providing joint degree programs in collaboration with Russian partner universities.
• DUT-BSU Joint Institute (大连理工大学-白俄罗斯联合学院) Sino-Belarusian joint institute providing joint degree programs in collaboration with Belarusian State University, complementary to the BSU Confucius Institute.
• UCI-DUT Joint Program (大连理工大学-加州大学欧文分校联合培养项目) Sino-American joint training program in collaboration with the University of California, Irvine, providing dual-degree and visiting student pathways for DUT students.
• BSU Confucius Institute (白俄罗斯孔子学院) Confucius Institute jointly operated with Belarusian State University, delivering Chinese-language instruction, cultural programming, and academic exchange activities.
• Cross-Strait Academic Cooperation Program (对港澳台交流项目) Manages academic exchange and cooperation arrangements with universities in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, including student and faculty mobility.
• Foreign Expert Recruitment Service (外国专家聘请服务) Coordinates the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support of foreign experts, visiting scholars, and international faculty at DUT.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,633 DUT students traveled overseas for exchange in 2019; approximately 700 students in 37 groups during winter 2025 alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• China-Belarus University AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2023DUT led the establishment of the China-Belarus University Alliance (中国-白俄罗斯大学联盟) in November 2023. Multiple alliance member universities gathered at DUT for the first general assembly in 2024.
• Japan-China Education Exchange Association / 70+ Japanese and Chinese universitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2022DUT co-organized the 8th Japan-China Education Exchange Conference (第八届中日教育交流会) in November 2022, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of normalized Japan-China diplomatic relations. 70+ universities and 200+ representatives attended. DUT co-organized with the Chinese Education International Exchange Association, Dalian Municipal Government Foreign Affairs Office, and Chiba University.
• Cardiff University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2022Signed Priority Partnership Agreement in September 2022, marking a new development stage. Cooperation spans three decades across mechanics, computer science, civil engineering, water conservation, biomedical engineering, mathematics, economics, and management. Ceremony attended by representatives from the Chinese Embassy in the UK and Dalian Municipal Government Foreign Affairs Office.
• Carbon Neutral World University AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021DUT became a founding member of the Carbon Neutral World University Alliance, contributing to global sustainability and climate change research collaboration.
• University of Leicester (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2017Established Leicester International Institute (DLI) in March 2017 — a non-independent Sino-foreign cooperative education institution. DLI offers joint undergraduate degree programs and has enrolled seven cohorts of students. Annual Board of Administration meetings alternate between DUT and UOL. First cohort employment/graduation rate reached 88% with students admitted to top global universities.
• Ritsumeikan University (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-established DUT-Ritsumeikan University International College of Information Science & Engineering (DUT-RU ISE) — the first and only Sino-Japanese non-independent cooperative higher education institution at the bachelor's level approved by China's Ministry of Education. Also operates Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University exchange program.
• ASRTU — Association of Sino-Russian Technical UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011DUT is a member of ASRTU (中俄工科大学联盟), established in 2011 under the China-Russia Humanities Cooperation Committee and China-Russia Prime Minister's Regular Meeting Science & Technology Collaboration Subcommittee. DUT attended the 5th ASRTU Annual Conference and President Forum in 2022.
• Belarusian State University (Belarus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-established DUT-BSU Joint Institute (大连理工大学白俄罗斯国立大学联合学院) offering dual-degree programs. The two universities jointly operate a Confucius Institute at Belarusian State University, promoting Chinese language and culture in Belarus.
• University of California, Irvine (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-established UCI-DUT Joint Program (大连理工大学-加州大学欧文分校中美联合学院) as a Sino-American cooperative education initiative. Joint Management Committee meetings held annually to oversee program quality and development.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)minorOthersDUT student served as intern at UNIDO Deputy Director-General's office at Vienna headquarters, November-December 2025. Supported the GC.21 conference and 'Women Empowerment Day' activities.
• 50 Japanese universities including Tokyo University, Osaka University, Kyoto University, Tohoku University, Nagoya University, Kyushu University, Waseda University, Ritsumeikan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDUT has established 50 Japanese university partnerships (largest partner country). Programs include Sakura Science Plan exchanges, academic seminars, and 'Same Desk Friendship' talent cultivation initiatives. The 13th Japanese Cultural Study Camp (January 2025) sent 16 students and 2 faculty to visit Tokyo University, Waseda University, and Japanese corporations including Toyota and Japan Airlines.
• 23 Korean universities including Kyung Hee University, Inha University, Hanbat National University, Hanyang University, Korea University, Yonsei University, Ewha Womans UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished partnerships with 23 Korean universities. DUT-Handongyang University 15th Anniversary commemorated in 2022. Fourth Korean Cultural Study Camp organized with visits to Kyung Hee, Korea University, and Inha University.
• 29 Taiwan universities including National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, National Tsing Hua University, National Chiao Tung University, and 25 otherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDUT has established cooperation with 29 Taiwan universities. The 'Romantic Journey' Taiwan Strait Science & Culture Exchange Camp has been held for 14 sessions since 2009, hosting over 1,000 cross-strait youth participants. 566 DUT students have traveled to Taiwan; 104 Taiwan students received at DUT. Cooperation managed through the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Affairs Office.
• 45 partner universities across UK (17), USA (45), Australia (10), France (11), Germany (10), Russia (19), and other countriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner323 institutions across 45 countries including 17 UK universities (Liverpool, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leicester, etc.), 45 US universities (MIT, Stanford peer network), 10 Australian universities, and 19 Russian universities. DUT participates in 2+2 and 2+3 joint cultivation programs with partner institutions.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wuhan University International Office: 985 research university international office with similar portfolio of student/faculty exchanges, joint institutes, and global partnership management. Comparable administrative function and institution tier.
• Nanjing University Office of International Cooperation and Exchange: 985 research university international office; peer in managing large-scale bilateral exchange networks, faculty mobility, and Sino-foreign cooperative education institutions.
• Zhejiang University International Office: International office of another 985/211 research university with extensive global partnership network. Comparable in managing bilateral exchange agreements, joint institutes, and outbound/inbound mobility programs.
• Xi'an Jiaotong University International Office: C9-level Chinese research university with directly comparable international office functions, including student mobility programs, faculty exchanges, and joint institutes with European and US partners.
• Harbin Institute of Technology International Office: Another C9-level Chinese technical university international office; specifically mentioned in DUT's own outbound program postings as a peer institution. Comparable in scale of student mobility and bilateral partnership management.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University International Office: International office of a peer 985 engineering-focused university with comparable functions: managing bilateral student/faculty exchanges, joint institutes (e.g., UM-SJTU Joint Institute), and global partner network.
• Fudan University Office of International Affairs: Top-tier 985 university international office managing comparable functions including bilateral exchange agreements, visiting scholar programs, and joint institutes. Same institutional model and administrative scope.
• Tsinghua University Office of International Cooperation and Exchange: International office of China's top-tier 985 university, operating the same institutional function of managing bilateral student/faculty exchanges, joint institutes, and international partnerships. Direct comparable in scale, scope, and operating model.
• Peking University Office of International Relations: Comparable international office at another top Chinese research university, managing outbound/inbound student mobility, faculty exchanges, and joint institutes with global partners. Same administrative function and university tier.

Others

• University of Leicester International (DLI counterpart): Counterparty institution that co-operates Leicester International Institute with DUT; comparable as a UK university managing the inbound/outbound exchange relationship and joint institute governance from the partner side.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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