Soochow University

Soochow University grows from the former Soochow University founded in 1900. Since 1879, the American Christian Supervisory Board has established the Buffington Institute, the Kung Hang School in Suzhou, and the Anglo-Chinese College in Shanghai. Early twentieth century China’s first private university - Soochow University, was born.

Soochow University currently has 26 post-doctoral programs, 24 main discipline doctoral programs, including 167 doctoral programs with different areas of emphasis, one professional doctoral program, 47 main discipline master’s programs, including 244 master’s degrees with different areas of emphasis, 21 professional master’s programs, and 124 undergraduate programs.

Today, Soochow University has developed into a comprehensive university with 12 major disciplines: philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management science, and art.

Soochow University, based on its strong research, material foundation, and supported by its excellent research personnel, carries out in-depth exploration, looking for truth. It has formed a research atmosphere of innovation and caution, and achieved excellent research results. Based on the platforms of the Ministry of Science and the Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences, the university provides ample opportunities and expert guidance for research work. In order to create an interdisciplinary research environment, it cooperates with influential universities, research institutions, and enterprises, both domestic and foreign. Soochow University is making strong gains in its research.

Soochow University is always interested in excellent individuals to join our staff. We are looking for foreign experts in all fields including most languages to come to the university to give lectures and be a part of our teaching staff. Meanwhile, we offer opportunities for both long-term and short-term senior visiting scholars. In recent years, Soochow University has been working hard to develop into an international university with high-quality teachers. Soochow University cannot achieve this goal without your support and participation.