University students cruise into higher education

Imagine having classes while cruising the open sea. For a select group of students from across China, this unique experience is becoming a reality.

They are embarking on a one-of-a-kind educational voyage, not on a traditional campus, but aboard Dongfanghong 3, an advanced scientific research vessel.

The elective course of Ocean Scientific Expedition and Practical Experience, launched by the Ocean University of China in 2020, is open to teachers and students from universities and research institutes across China. It offers the students a chance to learn about ocean science in an immersive and hands-on way.