Soochow University

Software Engineering

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

1. Non-Chinese citizens who are in good health and holding valid ordinary foreign passports.
2. 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.
3. To apply for majors taught in Chinese,applicants should hold the valid certificate of HSK 5 scoring 180 or above. (Valid on and after June 15, 2026)
Note: Applicants whose mother tongue is Chinese or whose senior high school is taught in Chinese will be exempted from providing HSK scores upon verification by our school.

 

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2027
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: Apr 30 , 2027
Tuition : RMB 38,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 92 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 50 (Check Policy)
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Soochow University Software Engineering
Doctoral
Entry Requirements

1. Non-Chinese citizens who are in good health and holding valid ordinary foreign passports.
2. 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.
3. To apply for majors taught in Chinese,applicants should hold the valid certificate of HSK 5 scoring 180 or above. (Valid on and after June 15, 2026)
Note: Applicants whose mother tongue is Chinese or whose senior high school is taught in Chinese will be exempted from providing HSK scores upon verification by our school.

 

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2027
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
Chinese
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Apr 30 , 2027
Tuition:
RMB 38,000 Per Year
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 92 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 50 (Check Policy)

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1. Non-Chinese citizens who are in good health and holding valid ordinary foreign passports.
2. 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.
3. To apply for majors taught in Chinese,applicants should hold the valid certificate of HSK 5 scoring 180 or above. (Valid on and after June 15, 2026)
Note: Applicants whose mother tongue is Chinese or whose senior high school is taught in Chinese will be exempted from providing HSK scores upon verification by our school.

 

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 38,000 per year
RMB 152,000 in total (About $ 21,230)
Accommodation Fee
International Students' Apartment
Double Room RMB 800 to RMB 900  (More Details)
International Students' Apartment
Double Room RMB 600  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 71 to USD 92
Service Fee USD 50
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,180 to RMB 2,780
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*1. Foreigner Physical Examination Form
You can download a template or sample from here.
*2. Study plan
*3. No Criminal Record Certificate
*4. Acceptance Letter
*5. Certificate of HSK
Certificate of HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)
*6. Passport (Photo Page & Visa Page)
*7. Passport Size ID Photo
*8. Postgraduate school transcript
Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*9. Master's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*10. Two letters of recommendation
Written in English from two respectable professors. including professors' contact no, email address and handwritten signature
Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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