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About Soochow University

  • The first modern university in China

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

  • A top comprehensive university

Ranked among China’s top 30 universities under the"Project 211"and the"Double First-Class Initiative"approved by the Ministry of Education.

  • A leading research-oriented university

Ranked among the top 20 in China for the number of National Natural Science Foundation projects.

Ranked among the top 30 in China for the number of National Social Science Foundation projects.

  • A highly internationalized university

Over 250 partner universities and institutions in more than 40 countries worldwide.

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

Program Overview


The"Silk Road"Scholarship Program is established by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) to support outstanding international students pursuing graduate studies in China. The program at Soochow University focuses on the following disciplines:

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Scholarship Coverage  

  • Tuition

  • Accommodation on campus (Double room)

  • Comprehensivemedicalinsurance

  • Living stipend:

RMB 3,000/month for Master's students

RMB 3,500/month forDoctoralstudents

Note: Scholarship recipients must attend and pass the annual review each academic year to maintain their scholarship for the following year.

Application Process  

1. Soochow University Application

Log into the Soochow University International Student Service System, fill out the required information (select “Chinese Government Scholarship” as the financial resource), and upload the necessary documents before May 30, 2025.

https://suda.17gz.org  or http://iaa.suda.edu.cn/


2. CSC Application

Log into the China Scholarship Council (CSC) system and submit the scholarship application before May30,2025.

http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/

  • Agency Number for Soochow University: 10285

  • Program Category: Type B

  • Application Guide for CSC:

https://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74776.html

Required Application Documents                                

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Important Notes  

  • All applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of RMB 650 through the online application system.

  • Scholarship recipients must pay the insurance fee of RMB 800/person/year before arriving in China; reimbursement will be arranged upon admission.

  • Due to limited dormitory availability, on-campus housing will be arranged based on actual conditions.

  • Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks and paying any required laboratory or equipment fees according to their department’s regulations.

Contact Information  

Department of International Student’s Affairs, International Office, Soochow University

  • Telephone: + 86-512-67165752

  • Email: studyinsuda@suda.edu.cn (Subject format: Application Number +passportname+consultationsubject)

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