Attachment 1-2024 Soochow University Graduate Program Director(First Batch).zip

Attachment 1-2024 Soochow University Graduate Program Director(Second Batch).zip

Attachment 2-Instructions for Chinese Government Scholarship Information System.pdf

Attachment 3-Chinese Government Scholarship Application.pdf

Soochow University Profile

* China's first Western-style educational university 

- Founded in 1900 by American missionaries, it is one of the earliest universities in China. 

* A key comprehensive university in China 

- Ranked among the top 30 universities in China, the university was among the first batch to be selected as one of the '2011 Plan' and 'Double First-class' universities by Ministry of Education. 

* A key research university in China 

- Ranked among the top 20 of National Natural Science Research Foundation, the top 30 of National Social Science Research Foundation. 

* A university that deeply promotes its internationalization strategy 

- Developing cooperation and exchanges with over 200 universities in more than 30 countries. 

For more information: http://apply.international.suda.edu.cn/apply_en/6f/f6/c27862a487414/page.psp

Chinese Government “High-Level Graduate Students” Scholarship Program

The full scholarship of “High-Level Graduate Students” Program is established by Chinese Government Scholarship, which supports Chinese universities to recruit outstanding international students for graduate studies in China. This scholarship program is part of CSC-Type B.

* Applicant: Outstanding international students applying for master or doctoral degree program of Soochow University

* Scholarship coverage: tuition, accommodation, living stipend and comprehensive medical insurance. Scholarship criteria: https://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74776.html

* Universities with Chinese Government Scholarship qualification can recommend suitable candidates, the final results are subject to expert review

* Scholarship students must attend and pass the annual review of the following year in order to be awarded with scholarship for the next year.

Soochow University International Students

 Scholarship Profile

This scholarship grants only to master and doctoral applicants which includes:

(1) Full scholarship 

Criteria: tuition, on-campus accommodation, and comprehensive medical insurance. The standard of living stipend in China is the same as that of Chinese Government Scholarship. Reference link: https://www.campuschina.org/zh/content/details1003_122933.html 

NOTICE:

Scholarship students must attend and pass the annual review in May of the following year in order to be awarded with scholarship for the next year.

I. Application requirements 

1. Non-Chinese citizens who are in good health and holding valid ordinary foreign passports.

2. Be an academically excellent holder of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent when applying for a master’s program. Preferably under the age of 35.

3. Be an academically excellent holder of a master’s degree or its equivalent when applying for a doctoral program. Preferably under the age of 40

4. Is not the current receiver of other scholarships established by various levels of Chinese Government or the university of enrollment. (Excludes any one-time awards.)

II. Major

Please kindly find the 《Attachment 1-2024 Soochow University Graduate Program Director(First Batch)》，《Attachment 1-2024 Soochow University Graduate Program Director(Second Batch)》.

III. Application process 

1. Login to Soochow University International Student Service System at https://suda.17gz.org or https://iaa.suda.edu.cn and fill in the required information (financial resources choose ’University Scholarship’ or ‘self-sponsored’): 

(1) The applicant shall ensure that all information is accurate. 

(2) Applicants should keep the phoneline clear and check the online registration system and E-mail regularly. University will contact the applicants based on actual needs. 

2. Upload and submit the following application materials in the system:

(1) Information page of valid passport, all visas to China or residence permit pages (if any).

(2) Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of enrollment and pre-graduate certificate by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations;

(3) Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English;

(4) Language Proficiency Certificate: 

- To apply for majors taught in Chinese, applicants should hold the valid certificate of HSK 5 scoring 180 or above. (Must be valid until at least June. 15, 2024)

- To apply for majors taught in English, applicants must meet at least one of the English proficiency requirements: TOEFL score ≥80 / IELTS ≥6.0 / Native English speaker / English as the medium of instruction for bachelors’ program / other valid evidence of equivalent English proficiency recognized by Soochow University. (Must be valid until at least June. 15, 2024)

(5) Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (dated after November 1, 2023.) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted including the title and e-mail address of professors or associate professors. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth; written only in Chinese or English.

(6) A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words; the proposal of a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant’s Chinese supervisor;

(7) Acceptance letter from doctoral supervisor for international students. Only needed for students applying for doctorate degree. The acceptance letter must be signed by the supervisor and seal by the authorities of corresponding school.

(8) Health certificate within 6 months. (Must be valid until at least June. 15, 2024). Download the Foreigner Physical Examination Form and go to a regular local hospital to complete the examination. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The Form must be filled out in Chinese or English. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician; the official stamp of the hospital; or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid.

(9) Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non- Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application. (Must be valid until at least June. 15, 2024)

(10) Letter of financial guarantee, the proof of income of the guarantor, and the proof of saving (at least 5000 USD) of the guarantor.

(11) Other supporting documents (award certificate, academic paper publication, participation certificate in international conference or volunteer activity, etc.)

Reminder:

Uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials.

Newcomers will have additional security checks to their documents upon enrollment. The security checks will last three months, any form of forgery to the documents found during the security check will result in the expel of the student, any paid expenses will not be returned.

IV. Qualification Audition

Reminder：Deadline dates may be subject to circumstantial change.

V. Expense standard

1. Tuition (for self-sponsored students): 

2. Application fee: 650 RMB (Can be paid through on-line application system. Non-returnable regardless of acceptance and enrollment.)

3.Accommodation fee (for self-sponsored students): East campus: 800-900 RMB/person/month (double-shared room); Dushu Lake Campus: 600 RMB/person/month (double-shared room) 

4. Insurance Fee (must be paid for all students, reimbursement for scholarship receivers):  800 RMB/person/year

Note: 

1) Due to the shortage of dormitory resources, campus accommodation will be arranged according to the actual situation.

2) All students are required to purchase their own textbooks and pay for laboratory and equipment fees according to the requirements of each school (department).

VI. Contact information 

International Student’s Affairs Office, International Office

Telephone: + 86-512-67165752 

Email: studyinsuda@suda.edu.cn (Email subject: Application Number + passport name + consultation subject) 

Admission website: http://apply.international.suda.edu.cn/main.htm