Soochow University

Founded in 1900 and located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, Soochow University is a comprehensive university with a long tradition of teaching and research. Its academic setting joins humanities and social sciences with natural sciences, engineering and medicine, while Suzhou’s historic cultural landscape provides a distinctive setting for studying Chinese language and society. The university is part of China’s Project 211 and has developed international teaching and research links alongside its broad domestic degree provision.

The international education pathways currently represented in this profile are Chinese Language study and a CSCA preparatory program. Language students can build practical proficiency while engaging with Chinese history, geography, music and calligraphy through the university’s international education offerings. The preparatory route is distinct from a degree and is intended to strengthen the Chinese-language and academic skills needed before applying for undergraduate study. Students seeking a degree should consult the relevant Soochow University faculty’s current international admissions guide.