Founded in 1958, Dalian Polytechnic University (DPU) was one of the four earliest institutes of light industry in China. It was subordinate to the Ministry of Light Industry; in 1998 its managing system was transferred to joint construction by Chinese central and local governments, in which Liaoning Provincial government plays a major role. Approved by Chinese Ministry of Education, Dalian Institute of Light Industry was renamed Dalian Polytechnic University in March, 2007. Located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, DPU covers an area of 1064 mu, with an built-up area of 480,000 ㎡ . Over the past half century, six important disciplines have been developing in a harmonious way, including engineering (the key discipline), science, art, literature, management and economics. DPU aims at cultivating professional talents in the fields of light industry, textile process, food science, art and so on, and over 60,000 students have graduated from the university ever since.