Soochow University
Suzhou, China • World Rank #113
Updated May 2026
Overview
Founded 1900 as Dongwu University (Suzhou).
Following the China colleges and departments restructuration policy, the Dongwu University Institute of Arts and Science, Sunan Institute of Culture and Education, the Jjiangnan University Institute of Mathematics merged into the newly established Sunan Teachers Institute 1952. Acquired present title 1982.
Incorporated Suzhou College of Sericulture 1995, Suzhou Institute of Silk Technology 1997 and Suzhou Medical College 2000. Part of "211 Project" universities.
Main administrative body: Jiangsu Province
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
Soochow University's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are summarised below. Use this section to gauge institutional weight before drilling into specific programmes.
Degrees
Also post-doctoral degrees programs
Bachelor's 14 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Architecture and Planning
- Arts and Humanities
- Economics
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Information Sciences
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Performing Arts
- Service Trades
- Social Sciences
Master's 113 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Administrative Law
- Animal Husbandry
- Applied Linguistics
- Architecture
- Archiving
- Art Criticism
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automotive Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biophysics
- Bridge Engineering
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Curriculum
- Dance
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Management
- English
- Environmental Management
- Ethics
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foreigners Education
- French
- Genetics
- Government
- Health Administration
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- International Business
- International Law
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logic
- Marine Biology
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Midwifery
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Musicology
- Native Language Education
- Neurosciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Optical Technology
- Pharmacology
- Philosophical Schools
- Philosophy
- Philosophy of Education
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Publishing and Book Trade
- Radiology
- Road Engineering
- Rural Planning
- Russian
- Science Education
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Technology Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Textile Technology
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Town Planning
- Toxicology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Engineering
- Vocational Education
- Zoology
Doctoral 28 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Accountancy
- Administrative Law
- Applied Linguistics
- Art Management
- Business Education
- Chinese
- Civil Law
- Classical Languages
- Commercial Law
- Comparative Literature
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Ethics
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Government
- Higher Education
- History of Law
- International Law
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Philosophical Schools
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Political Sciences
- Private Administration
- Regional Studies
Faculties & Divisions
The academic units at Soochow University alongside their subject specialisms. Subject-specific library resources are usually managed by the relevant faculty rather than the central library.
Applied Technology (College) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Fashion Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Tourism
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Material Science (College) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymer and Plastics Technology
Common Career Paths
- Process Engineer
- Plant Manager
- Materials Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Communication (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Media Studies
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Iron and Steel (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Metallurgical Engineering
Medicine (College) 51 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Ecology
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Endocrinology
- Epidemiology
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Gerontology
- Haematology
- Health Sciences
- Histology
- Hygiene
- Immunology
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Neurology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Stomatology
- Surgery
- Toxicology
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
- Venereology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Textile and Clothing Engineering (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Clothing and Sewing
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Industrial Chemistry
- Materials Engineering
- Textile Design
- Textile Technology
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Wenzheng (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Engineering
- Law
- Literature
- Management
- Natural Sciences
Architecture and Urban Environment (School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Architecture and Planning
- Entomology
- Heritage Preservation
- Horticulture
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Pest Management
- Town Planning
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Arts (School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Communication Arts
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music Education
- Textile Design
- Visual Arts
Business, Finance and Securities (School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Banking
- E-Business/Commerce
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- International Economics
- Management
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Computer Science and Technology (School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Management
- Software Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Systems Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Curriculum
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education
- Pedagogy
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Electronics and Information (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Technology
- Microelectronics
- Telecommunications Engineering
Foreign Languages (School) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Linguistics
- English
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Russian
- Spanish
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities (School) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aesthetics
- Applied Linguistics
- Arts and Humanities
- Chinese
- Cinema and Television
- Comparative Literature
- Curriculum
- Film
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Pedagogy
- Philology
- Theatre
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (School) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Comparative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- History of Law
- International Law
- Law
- Private Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematical Sciences (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics Education
- Operations Research
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Automotive Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Electrical Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Automation Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Overseas Education (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Education (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Science, Technology and Energy (School) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Information Technology
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Optical Technology
- Optics
- Physics
- Power Engineering
- Structural Architecture
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Political Science and Public Administration (School) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Business Administration
- Human Resources
- Management
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Social Sciences
- Transport Management
- Urban Studies
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Science (School) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archiving
- History
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Library Science
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Tourism
- Welfare and Protective Services
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Urban Rail Transportation (School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Automotive Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering Management
- Railway Engineering
- Structural Architecture
- Transport and Communications
- Transport Engineering
Programs Offered
Soochow University's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.
93 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in China
Bachelor's Degree 93 programmes
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How to apply to Soochow University
Step-by-step guidance for applying to Soochow University, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
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Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Soochow University's 93 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Soochow University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit via the institution
Soochow University processes applications through www.suda.edu.cn. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Soochow University
Quick reference for Soochow University: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
What city is Soochow University in?
Soochow University operates from Suzhou, China.
Is Soochow University public or private?
Soochow University is a public institution.
How big is Soochow University's student body?
Soochow University serves approximately 43,000 students.
What is Soochow University's ranking?
Soochow University is ranked #113 globally and #32 in China.
What programmes are available at Soochow University?
Programmes at Soochow University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Is Soochow University accredited?
Yes, Soochow University is recognised by Ministry of Education.
How do I find Soochow University online?
You can find Soochow University online at www.suda.edu.cn.
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