DEGREE PROGRAM

Doctoral Program in English-Taught Doctoral Programs (by discipline)

Soochow University

PROGRAM DETAILS

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Program Introduction

English-Taught Doctoral Programs (by discipline) is a Doctoral program offered by Soochow University in Suzhou, China. Focusing on Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Material Science, Control Engineering, Pharmacy, Art Theory (per official catalog; medical English doctoral 25,000 RMB/semester), the program is delivered in English and is open to international students seeking a degree at a Chinese university.

Program details — Duration: 3-4 years. Tuition: RMB 16,000 / semester. Application deadline: 2026-06-15 (self-funded graduate).

Admission requirements: Master’s degree; meet SUDA doctoral admission criteria.

Language requirements: English proficiency (TOEFL 80 / IELTS 6.0 or equivalent); HSK 5>=180 for Chinese track.

How to apply: Apply via suda.17gz.org or iaa.suda.edu.cn.

Admission Requirement

Master’s degree; meet SUDA doctoral admission criteria.

Language Requirement

English proficiency (TOEFL 80 / IELTS 6.0 or equivalent); HSK 5>=180 for Chinese track.

INSTITUTION

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UNIVERSITY

Soochow University

Suzhou

Soochow University is a university located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. Through Joyous Future, Soochow University currently offers 11 degree programs for international students, spanning Art, Engineering, Medicine, Science. The university welcomes international students to pursue their studies in Suzhou, with programs delivered in English and other instruction modes tailored to global learners.