Colleges and universities:

China Ocean University, China Youshi University (East China) (Development Zone), Qingdao University, Shandong University of Science and Technology (Development Zone), Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao Campus of Shandong University, and Qingdao Industry-University-Research Base of Harbin Engineering University.

Military Academy:

Independent College of Naval Submarine Academy and Qingdao Branch of Naval Aviation Engineering College: Qindao College of Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao College of China Ocean University, Haidu College of Qingdao Agricultural University, and Modern Creative Media College of Beijing Film Academy.

Colleges and universities:

Qingdao Vocational and Technical College, Shandong Foreign Trade Vocational College, Qingdao Hotel Management Vocational and Technical College, Qingdao Ocean Shipping Crew College, Qingdao Radio and TV University and Qingdao Port Vocational and Technical College.

Private colleges and universities:

Qingdao Binhai College, Qingdao Yangfei Vocational and Technical College, Qingdao Qiushi Vocational and Technical College, Qingdao Huanghai Vocational College and Qingdao Hengxing Vocational and Technical College.