Soochow University International Program provides opportunities for students to gain important international experience through on-campus programs with students and faculty worldwide.

You can develop practical, career-learning and intercultural experiences by taking advantage of Soochow University International programs.

Fields of study

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Chinese Language
  • Computer science
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Film & Media
  • Marketing

Find more information regarding the courses available on the host university website. Course syllabi for the 2024 Summer Session can be found via this link.

Credit equivalent

3 - 4 SCU = 2 UQ units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units after successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval). 

Students may enrol in up to two courses during the program. Students are eligible to receive credit for a maximum of one course. 

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Please review the Soochow University webpage for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and Soochow's entry requirements.

 Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 6.0 in order to apply for this program.

Apply to UQ  Apply to host 

Costs and funding

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The program fee will be approximately $5,000 AUD. 

More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university website.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program for an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the Soochow University webpage

Funding

New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant 

Eligible students are guaranteed a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued at $3,000 AUD when participating in this experience.

When you submit your application to the Internships and Global Experiences team, you are automatically considered. There is no additional application required. Applicants will need to submit supporting documentation (host acceptance, bank details) by the relevant deadline.

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details. 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 14 April 2024
Host: 31 May 2024

Program Dates

Session 1
Start: 24 June 2024
End: 12  July 2024

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Taipei, Taiwan (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.​

Register