Soochow University
About the University
校園資訊
Information
Address
70, Linshi Rd., Shihlin,Taipei, Taiwan 111002, R.O.C. (Waishuanghsi Campus)
No. 56, Section 1, Guiyang Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, 100006, Taiwan (Downtown Campus)
Tuition and Accommodation Fees
Tuition: NTD 96,740~112,920/YR
Accommodation: NTD 20,000~100,000/YR
Living Expenses: NTD 120,000/YR
Official website
Contact Information
+886-2-28819471 # 5361-5369
[email protected]
Introduction
Teaching quality and academic prestige
1. Founded in 1900, Soochow University has upheld the educational philosophy of “Nurturing the Noble Spirit of Heaven and Earth, Emulating the Perfect Individuals of the Past and Present” and “Unto A Full-grown Man” for a century, maintaining rigorous academic standards and establishing a solid brand image.
2. In 2024, the Far Eastern Economic Magazine and CHEER Magazine survey ranked Soochow University as the No. 1 private university favored by enterprises [in the fields of business, management, law, and finance]; 104 Job Bank’s “University Brand Power” ranked it No. 1 among private universities [in the fields of finance, economics, and political science].
3. Passed in 2017 and re-certified in 2022: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) recognizes it as one of the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
4. Since 1999, Soochow University has continuously held the 24-hour “Soochow International Ultra-Marathon,” promoting the life education of “Never Give Up.” In 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2018, it was certified as a Gold Label Road Race by the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU), making it the only one in Taiwan and one of only two classic races in the world to have received this honor.
5. As one of the “Excellent Long-Established University Consortium of Taiwan” schools, it allows students to have diverse choices, cross-school, cross-domain learning resources, and a broader range of adaptive development.
International Exchange and Cooperation
Soochow University has long been dedicated to international academic exchange and cooperation, encouraging faculty and students to engage in research and exchange programs abroad. It also provides abundant learning resources and welcomes outstanding students from around the world to study at the university. With over 388 global partner institutions, including the University of Queensland, Western Sydney University, Aichi University, Doshisha University, Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, and California State Polytechnic University, students have diverse opportunities for overseas learning.
Guidance Mechanism for Hong Kong, Macau, and Overseas Chinese Students
1. Dedicated Chinese language classes are offered to provide exclusive academic support for overseas Chinese and foreign students.
2. Priority is given to overseas Chinese and foreign students for on-campus dormitory accommodation in their first year.
3. Various scholarships and grants are provided to reward and support overseas Chinese and foreign students at the university.
Alumni
賀曾慶
President of the Hong Kong Alumni Association
Hong Kong
Class of 1992, Department of Chinese Literature, current President of the Soochow University Hong Kong Alumni Association. During his studies, he took the course “News Editing and Writing” and participated in the production of club newspapers and publications, which sparked his love for journalism. After graduation, he worked for television stations and newspapers, serving as a data clerk, reporter, and editor. Years ago, he left mainstream media and served in a church, responsible for communications and serving as the editor-in-chief of a Christian newspaper.
Although serving in the news industry, he remains deeply interested in Chinese literature. Nearly twenty years after graduation, he relied on the foundation cultivated by the Department of Chinese Literature at Soochow University to pursue further studies in Hong Kong, earning a Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature. In 2013, he participated in the production of a church special publication, which won the 6th “Golden Book Award—Church Commemorative Special Publication Category” from the Hong Kong Christian Publishing Association.
何藝峰
Current President of the Soochow University Macau Alumni Association
Macau
Class of 2012, Department of Law, current President of the Soochow University Macau Alumni Association.
Currently serving as the person in charge of three companies. I am very grateful to be able to study at Soochow University, an excellent and long-established university. In addition to absorbing knowledge, I have also made very good teachers and friends, which has made my life more exciting.
I have been involved in club activities throughout my time at the university. After graduation, in order to unite alumni, I participated in the preparation and establishment of the Macau Alumni Association. In the blink of an eye, the Alumni Association has been established for more than 10 years. I look forward to the Alumni Association growing stronger in the future with the joint efforts of all directors.
邢益智
President of the Malaysian Alumni Association
Malaysia
Graduated from the Department of Economics, Soochow University, Taiwan in 1993. During his university years, he served as the treasurer (sophomore year) / president (junior year) / consultant (senior year) of the Overseas Chinese Student Association. In 1993, he received the Individual Contribution Award in the 5th (1992) People’s Award Club File Competition at Soochow University. In 1994, he returned to Malaysia (Penang) and worked at Taiwan-funded Sheng Optronics PCB Co., Ltd. as a business section chief. In 1997, he founded GPI Electronic Sdn. Bhd, which operates the agency business of printed circuit boards (PCB and FPC). In 2003, he entered the agency of the upstream system of materials. He obtained the overseas general agency of Taiwan Asia Electronic Material (4939) and the Malaysian general agency of Japan Panasonic (flexible board materials). The PCB/FPC cooperating manufacturers include Taoyuan Yi Sheng Circuit Board, Jia Zong Circuit Board, and Kaohsiung Taijun. He is currently the acting president of the Soochow University Alumni Association of Malaysia and a director of the United Federation of Alumni Associations of Taiwan Universities in Malaysia.
I lived in Taiwan for 5 years, working hard in a work-study environment during my studies. In addition to achieving academic standards, the rich club activity environment at my alma mater, Soochow University, has created a smooth path for my subsequent life. The leaders of various departments of my alma mater provided complete guidance at all times. Compared with now, the school has established more complete departments, such as the International Office and the Alumni Association, which provide assistance to current students and alumni from time to time. The software and hardware of my alma mater are almost perfect. I hope that the younger students will cherish the excellent learning environment of the school, and they will definitely be able to develop and walk out of a perfect life after graduation.
林秀琴
Outstanding alumni
Indonesia
I am Lin Hsiu-chin, an overseas Chinese from Indonesia. I entered the Department of English Language and Literature, College of Foreign Languages, Soochow University in 1997 and graduated in June 2004. At that time, choosing to study in Taiwan was a good choice because the environment was better than Indonesia, and Taiwanese people were known for their hospitality and very good attitude. The school also had student dormitories, which made it very convenient for me and saved time and money.
Graduating from Taiwan made it easy for me to find a job in both Taiwan and Indonesia. I have a wealth of work experience: I had work-study programs and part-time jobs outside the school during my university years, which improved my language skills and gave me a deeper understanding of Taiwanese dialects and slang. The teachers also encouraged me and allowed me to think independently and bravely pursue my dreams.
I have lived and worked in Indonesia for 20 years since 2004. I have worked as a secretary, visa group 《general staff》, public security group 《manager》, tour guide, translator, and Chinese teacher. And now my profession is a teacher. I really like being a teacher because it is my pride to be able to teach students to become smart and successful.
I hope that younger students will have the opportunity to create their own path. No matter what challenges you are facing now, don’t be discouraged or give up, because the future will definitely be better than now. You must believe in yourself, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, please always believe in your ability to face it.
On campus, you have abundant resources and opportunities, try to explore and try as much as possible. Every course, every activity, and every interpersonal interaction is an opportunity for you to grow.
曾春雲
Class of 1986, Department of Business Administration, current President of the Soochow University Myanmar Alumni Association
Myanmar
Born into a fisherman’s family in Shagang Village, Huxi Township, Penghu County, he successfully completed his studies with a work-study program for four and a half years. After completing his military service, he worked for a seafood company for two years. He saved a sum of money to prepare for studying abroad and chose Oklahoma City University, which had a publicly funded study cooperation with the Police Administration at the time, to pursue a major in MBA International Marketing. At the same time, he was very impressed by the solid curriculum training of the Department of Business Administration for four years, which allowed him to review the course content that he had already absorbed in college and also strengthened his language skills.
After graduating from the United States, he was introduced by a friend to start a business in Myanmar, which has been more than 30 years. In those days, there were many opportunities waiting to be developed, but the current situation is that the opportunities waiting for younger students will only become less and less. I encourage younger students to plan their future and work hard and create opportunities with a “persistent” heart. In addition, the viewpoints and attitudes of “doing things” and “being a person” must be separated. Doing things can be rational, but being a person must be emotional. The same is true for the alumnus’s vision and expectations for his alma mater. He believes that Soochow must find a way to go, that is, to have its own characteristics, and as an alumnus, he must also bear the responsibility of maintaining and establishing the image of Soochow.
Highlights
Featured courses
In 2015, Soochow University took the lead among universities in Asia to establish the “College of Big Data Management,” which specializes in the research of data science, bringing together the energy and height of the college to fully cultivate the data combat power of data science talents. In this era of “Artificial Intelligence (AI),” with “integration” and “innovation” as the core and “practical application” as the guidance, we cultivate data analysis talents who have both theoretical and practical experience and can become immediately effective in the industry after graduation.
Interdisciplinary learning
The university has a total of six colleges, 26 departments and programs, and one international program, making it a complete comprehensive university. The school focuses on cultivating interdisciplinary integrated talents, providing a variety of interdisciplinary learning opportunities such as minor, double major, interdisciplinary credit program, and second expertise. With the exception of the Department of Music, every department can accept applications from students of the university for a minor and double major. We pay attention to the student’s learning process, and the results of interdisciplinary learning will be clearly recorded on the transcripts and certificates. Without extending the study period and increasing the number of credits, students can effectively use elective credits from other departments to make learning more autonomous, flexible, and targeted, and enhance future workplace competitiveness!
Departments
School Departments and Programs
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Foreign Languages and Literature
College of Science
College of Law
College of Business
College of Big Data Management
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Scholarships
Scholarships
|
Scholarship Name |
Scholarship Amount |
Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
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Scholarships for Outstanding International Students, Overseas Chinese Students, and Hong Kong and Macao Students (Bachelor’s Program) |
50% of tuition and miscellaneous fees | |
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Scholarships for Outstanding International Students, Overseas Chinese Students, and Hong Kong and Macao Students (Master’s and Doctoral Programs) |
50% of tuition and miscellaneous fees | |
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Scholarships for Outstanding International Students, Overseas Chinese Students, and Hong Kong and Macao Students |
Up to NTD 10,000 per semester, depending on the budget of the year | |
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Financial Aid for International Students, Overseas Chinese Students, and Hong Kong and Macao Students |
Up to NTD 10,000 per semester, depending on the budget of the year | |
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Zheming Group Scholarship for Malaysian Students |
NTD 10,000 per semester | |
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Himalaya Research and Development Foundation Scholarship |
Based on the budget of the year |
http://icae.scu.edu.tw/zh-hant/node/2306 |
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Handling donations for international student scholarships |
Based on the budget of the year |
https://icae.scu.edu.tw/zh-hant/node/2902 |
Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees
|
College Name |
Tuition and Fees (Annual) |
|---|---|
|
College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
NTD 96,740 |
|
College of Business |
NTD 98,220 |
|
College of Science |
NTD 111,980 |
|
Department of Music |
NTD 112,920 (excluding individual instruction fees) |
Cost of living (yearly)
Living expenses: Approximately NTD 120,000
Accommodation: Approximately NTD 20,000~100,000
School accommodation
|
One semester |
One academic year |
Other Instructions |
|---|---|---|
|
NTD10,200 |
NTD20,400 |
Dormitory Name: Ronghua/Youfang (on-campus dormitory) |
|
NTD10,200 |
NTD20,400 |
Dormitory Name: Songjin Building (on-campus dormitory) |
|
NTD37,200-52,800 |
NTD74,400-105,600 |
Dormitory Name: You Rong Student Residence (off-campus dormitory) |
|
NTD24,000-36,000 |
NTD48,000-72,000 |
Dormitory Name: Quansi Dormitory (off-campus dormitory) |
