Soochow University International Program Winter
Soochow University International Program provides opportunities for students to gain important international experience through on-campus programs with students and faculty worldwide.
The winter program offers you the chance to combine academic learning with immersive cultural experiences, all while staying on track for graduation. The SCUIP program provides a wide range of subjects, including computer science, economics, marketing, and more. You can gain practical, career-related skills through academic and intercultural experiences by taking advantage of Soochow University International programs.
Fields of study
- Accounting
- Business
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Design
- Economics
- Engineering
- Film
- Finance
- Language
- Mathematics
- Marketing
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Find more information regarding the courses available on the host university website. If course profiles are not yet available on the Soochow webpage, please contact the host to request them prior to submitting your UQ application.
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 credits = 2 UQ units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units after successful completion of 6-8 credits (pending UQ faculty approval).
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.
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.
Students are required to have a minimum UQ GPA of 5.5 in order to apply for this program.
Costs and funding
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you will pay tuition fees directly to the host.
Program fees range from approximately $5,270 to $6,450 AUD, depending on the number of courses undertaken.
More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation in off-campus housing can be arranged as part of the program for an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation and how to apply, please see the Soochow University webpage under Program Support.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are 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 apply 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: 24 September 2026
Host: 6 November 2026
Program Dates
Start: 6 December 2026
End: 1 January 2027
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 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.