It is neither a 985 university nor a 2 1 1 university. It is a key construction university of "domestic high-level universities" in Liaoning Province. According to the list of Pocket College Entrance Examination 985 and 2 1 1 (including branch schools), dalian polytechnic university is neither 985 nor 2 1 1, and is a key construction university of high-level universities in Liaoning Province, and has been selected as a member of the excellent engineer education and training plan, the innovation ability improvement plan of universities, the excellent agricultural and forestry talents education and training plan and CDIO engineering education alliance. Founded in 1958, the school has a complete discipline system and the level of discipline construction is in a leading position in the country. By June 2023, the school has 15 colleges (departments) offering 42 undergraduate majors.