GUANGDONG OCEAN UNIVERSITY

On June 15, 2005, the university was renamed Guangdong Ocean University (DGOU), with the approval of the Education Ministry of China. It was formerly known as Zhanjiang Ocean University, which was established on October 1, 1997 by merging the 62-year Zhanjiang Fishery College and the 39-year Zhanjiang Agricultural Academy, followed by the incorporation of the 48-year Zhanjiang Meteorological School in 2001. In 1998, the university gained the authority to confer master's degrees and enroll international students. In 1999, it passed the Undergraduate Teaching Qualification Assessment by the Education Ministry of China. In 2003, it passed the Nautical Education and Training Quality System Examination and Authentication by the National Maritime Bureau. In 2000, it became one of the universities with an enrollment of over 10,000 full-time students in China.

Now, as a key provincially supported and sponsored university, it has been recognized as a comprehensive Ocean University featured by marine sciences, covering liberal arts, sciences, engineering, agriculture, economics, management, law, teacher training, and other academic studies, giving priority to undergraduate programs, taking positive measures to promote graduate programs, highlighting applied sciences and giving proper attention to theoretical studies.

Strengthen the University by taking priority of native and international talents, valuing the centrality of teaching staff, and a diverse, yet inclusive, dynamic collegial community that welcomes change and seizes opportunity with passion and creativity.
Count on teaching quality to gain a strong foothold among great universities home and broad, valuing the centrality of students, excellence in teaching that promotes learning, a strong interdisciplinary approach, and responsibility to provide an intellectually superior educational environment.
Thrive on science, valuing outstanding research and creative activity that fuel discovery and advance knowledge, and responsibility to provide a superior academic environment.
Outstand the University by disciplinary featuring, valuing our current and prospective featured fields of study like ocean sciences, agriculture, economy, etc.
Internationalize the University in light of our carefully formulated 4-C principle (connection, cooperation, collaboration, and communication), valuing international academic exchange, co-operative education, scientific collaboration, etc.

    Anyone who has visited the Main Campus has felt it —The Guangdong Ocean University Spirit. The sky is always blue; the air is fresh and fragrant; the view is exceptionally wonderful, typical of ever-green trees, long-lasting sweet flowers, livable environment, broad and convenient roads, modern and well-equipped buildings, surrounding vast views of colorful farming fields, the sea, and the national geological park—worldwide famous Huguangyan.

    At Guangdong Ocean University, you will feel that you are part of something bigger than its beauty, convenience and comfort. You will sure find the GDOU community to be rich, harmonious and rewarding. It is a place where students respect each other and faculty members respect their students. It is a place where people from all different backgrounds share the same bond: the keen love of learning.

    Learning in the classroom is only part of the world of education at Guangdong Ocean University. A well-rounded education includes social, personal and spiritual growth, all kinds of sports, and an abundance of golden opportunities for socialization and individualization. There are more than enough clubs, organizations, volunteer opportunities, intramural competitions and recreational activities for you to participate and take pride in.

    Furthermore, Guangdong Ocean University is an exceptional collegial community where academic excellence is our hallmark. Faculty and administration continue daily to build on the university's reputation for excellence through widely-recognized research, and a thoughtful, multidisciplinary approach to teaching in our welcoming, student-centered, enjoyable environment. Equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in life is part of our commitment to academic excellence. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills are just some of the results that our graduates applaud!

    So, Visit the University. Join the University. Experience the University Spirit.

To vigorously develop the ocean-oriented career and promote the local development of society and economy, in a great effort to contribute to the construction of an overall affluent society.
To become one of the undergraduate universities advanced at all levels in the province and the country, so that it fits in with the needs of the social, economic and cultural development.
To become a modern Ocean University, which boasts of some academic influence, proper collegial status, and good reputation widely recognized at home and abroad.
To become a provincially and nationally important base for scientific research and technological development, which aims to prepare urgently needed talents at high level in all fields, particularly in ocean studies.