Soochow University International Program Summer
Undergraduate and postgraduate students can make the most of their university break, gaining valuable overseas experience during the Soochow University International Program. With opportunities to be taught by distinguished worldwide faculty members, teh summer program offers you the chance to combine academic learning with immersive cultural experiences, all while staying on track for graduation.
The Summer program offers a wide range of subjects including computer science, economics, management, and more. You can develop practical, career-learning and intercultural experiences by taking advantage of Soochow University International programs.
Fields of study
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business
- Chinese Culture
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Data Sciences
- Digital Media
- Economics
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Film and Media
- Finance
- International Business
- Japanese Language and Culture
- Marketing
- Project Management
Find more information regarding the courses available on the host university website.
Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation.
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, however 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 UQ GPA of 5.5 in order to apply for this program.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Costs and funding
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The tuition fee will be $5,270 AUD for one course.
More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Off-campus accommodation is included in the cost of the program, however is subject to availability. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the Soochow University webpage under Program Support.
Funding
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.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Qihong - Soochow University
Master of Information Technology,
Summer 2023/24
Hao - Soochow University
Master of Financial Mathematics, Winter 2023
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 29 May 2026
Program Dates
Session One
Start: 28 June 2026
End: 17 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Taipei, Taiwan (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
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.