It is both a 985 university and a 2 1 1 university, ranking 38th. According to official website of the State Education Bureau, China Ocean University is located in Qingdao. It is a key comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education, with remarkable marine and aquatic disciplines and complete disciplines. It is a key university under the National "985 Project" and "2 1 1 Project", ranking 38th in the list of the best universities in soft science in China.