QCU is committed to the research of applied technology. Through scientific research QCU aims to discover and innovate practical solutions in the field of industrial technology.

By the end of 2022, Qingdao City University achieved 122 scientific research projects at municipal, provincial and national levels. Researchers have applied for 490 patents, obtained 29 patents and two software copyrights. Our scholars have published 1,168 academic papers and 170 textbooks.