Soochow University

China

Soochow University History

Soochow University located in Suzhou, China was established in the year 1900.  The University was a result of the merger of 3 institutions namely the Po-hsi Academy, the Kung-Hsiang Academy, and the Chung-hsi Academy. The University was split due to the Chinese Civil War and its new name was revived in 1982 as Soochow University.

Soochow University Programs, Courses, and Schools

The University offers courses across a varied range of disciplines in a multiple schools namely School of Humanities, Phoenix Communication College - financial support provided by Phoenix Television, Hong Kong, School of Social Science, School of Politics and Public Administration, School of Education, School of Business, Kenneth Wang School of Law, School of Foreign Languages, Gold Mantis School of Architecture and Urban Environment, School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physical Science and Technology & School of Energy, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, School of Computer Science and Technology, School of Electronic Information, School of Mechanic and Electronic Engineering, School of Textile and Clothing Engineering, School of Arts, School of Music, School of Sports Science, Medical, School of Rail Transportation, School of Iron and Steel, Applied Technology College, Wenzheng College and School of Overseas Education.

Soochow University Campus

Soochow University comprises of 6 campuses, however, the main campus is at Shizi Street. The University is well known for the beauty of its campus and surroundings creating a positive environment for its students.

Soochow University USP

The University has collaborated with a number of international institutions thus having many joint programs for its students. The University has made these special arrangements with Athabasca University, Daejin University, Cornell Law School, Bucirius Law School, and Bard College.

Soochow University Notable Alumni

Jin Yong (Novelist), Chen Yanqing (Weightlifter), Chiang Wei Kuo (Military leader and adoptive son of Chiang Kai-shek), Thomas Dao (Physician), Lynn Hung (Model and actress), Nora Lam (Christian religious leader)