University

Soochow University (SU)

70, Linhsi Rd., Shihlin Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, 111002

Country

Taiwan

City

Taipei

Webpage

http://www-en.scu.edu.tw/

International Affairs

Center Contact

Wayne Liang (Assoc. Professor), Director

International Affairs Center, Soochow University

Email: wayneliang@scu.edu.tw

Tel: 886-2-2881-9471 ext. 5361

International Partnerships Manager

Helga CHUANG (Ms.) Email:cwl@gm.scu.edu.tw

Tel: +886-2-2881-9471 ext. 5366

Student Exchange Manager

Outbound :

Andre YU (Mr.)

Email: andreyu@gm.scu.edu.tw

Tel: +886-2-2881-9471 ext. 5369

Inbound :

Jody WANG (Ms.)

Email: jodywang@scu.edu.tw

Tel: +886-2-2881-9471 ext. 5364

Student Number

Approximately 15,000 students

Academic Year

Semesters Dates

Fall Semester (August to January, courses start in September)
Spring Semester (February to July, courses start in February)

Language of Instruction

Chinese / English

Credit Workload per Semester

(ECTS Credits)

1 SU credit = 18 hours

Approximately 2 ECTS credits = 1 SU credit

Exchange students need to take at least 1 credit, but no more than 25 credits in one semester.

Language Requirements

English: CEFR B1 /TOEIC 550/ IELTS 5.0/TOFLE ibt 42 or Home University Certificate

Chinese: Online Chinese Proficiency Test will be conducted if students intend to take a Chinese Language course.

Nomination Deadlines

Fall Semester (August to January): March 31

Spring Semester (February to July): September 30

Nomination Form: see attached.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester (August to January): April 30

Spring Semester (February to July): October 31

Application Required Documents

 STEP 1《On-line Application》

 Online forms will be open from late March 2025.

 Please upload the following documents by April 30 2025.

- An official transcript from home university (all prior to the exchange);

- A photocopy of passport;

- A study plan & Statement of purpose; and

- A passport-size colored photo for registration procedure.

- Language Proficiency Certificate (if any, not required)

• Application for on/off campus school dormitory (dormitory is NOT guaranteed)

 STEP 2《Health certificate submission》

Please provide an original copy of completed Health Certificate (Valid for 3 months before the entry date) AFTER your application is approved. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME EMBASSIS ALSO REQUIRE YOUR HEALTH CERTIFICATES BEFORE ISSUING THE VISA.

• Stay NOT exceed 180 days: Health Certificate for Short-Term Students (Form C).
• Stay OVER 180 days: Health Certificate for Resident Application.

Required Documents:

1. Health Certificate for Short-Term Students (Form C)/ Health Certificate for Residence Application
2. Copy of test results/vaccine records. Please refer to our website for further details.

Courses of Study

Fall 2025 courses will be available in June 2025. Please refer to previous courses for you reference:

http://icae.scu.edu.tw/index.php/en/incoming/int-crcm

 Course registration will be done online before student’s arrival. Instructions will be sent by email later.

Insurance

Accident Insurance

• Accident insurance is MANDATORY for all incoming exchange students. Students are requested to join and purchase the accident insurance plan in addition to their own insurance from their home country/university offered by SU.
• Insurance Fee: NT$ 1,020 for 6 months (NT$170 per month) and will be collected upon orientation.

Health Insurance (Optional)

• Insurance Fee: NT 500 per month, the content of insurance is in the attachment. [NT 3,000 for 6 months (1 semester) / NT 6,000 for 12 months (2 semesters)]

The fee is subject to change according to the Group Insurance Package and contract every semester.

Chinese Language Courses

(if applicable)

We offer free 4 credits Chinese language courses for exchange students. (from Beginning to Intermediate) Students will need to do level check if they intend to take the course. If students are beginners, they do not need to take the level check and will be arranged in the beginners class. If students intend to take more Chinese Language courses, they are welcome to register at Chinese Language Center (Tuition Based): http://mandarin.scu.edu.tw/index.php/en/

Accommodation

Students may choose to stay either on/off-campus dorm or rent a studio themselves. Please refer to our website for the most updated price information of dormitories: http://icae.scu.edu.tw/en/in-exchange/facilitating

Dormitory is NOT guaranteed and due to high demands, students are strongly recommended to rent a shared room by themselves.

Pick-up Service

Only for students who stay in the dorm.

Fall Semester 2025 : September 4th , 2025

Orientation

Fall Semester 2025 : September 5th, 2025

Further details will be notified later.

Tuition and Fees

(if applicable)

Tuition is waived for exchange students.
However, some of the courses may require administrative fee

(ie. one-on-one tutor class of department of music).

Cost of Living

For reference only.

Food: NT $15,000 / month

Transportation: NT $1,500 / month

Rent: NT $ 10,000-$20,000/ month

Other Costs

(phone, books,

travelling, etc.)

Depends on individuals. Approximately NT$5,000NT$10000/ month

Buddy Program

We provide Buddy Program service where every exchange student will be paired with at least 1 SU volunteer student. The volunteer students will help exchange students with matters related to studies and daily life, including airport pick-up, assistance in checking in accommodation, courses registration and the other administrative process, help to adjust to the campus life, including transportation, dining map, medical treatment, etc.There is no need for exchange students to sign up for this program as International Affairs Center will automatically assign every accepted exchange student a SU volunteer. The contact information of new coming exchange students will be forwarded to the corresponding volunteer students before the semester begins.

Further Information

Website of Office of International & Cross-Strait Academic Exchange http://icae.scu.edu.tw/en

Last Update

February 2025