Soochow University, Taiwan: Statistics

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#2112 of 14,131 In the World
#630 of 5,830 In Asia
#31 of 144 In Taiwan
#10 of 28 In Taipei
#790 of 1,147 For Actuarial Science
Top50% For 57 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
13,234
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.scu.edu.tw
Languages
Chinese;English
Acceptance rate
55%*

* Soochow University, Taiwan is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarAugust to July (August - January; February-July)
Enrollment13,234
Full time employee426
Student:staff ratio31:1

Research profile

Soochow University, Taiwan has published 5,020 scientific papers with 59,690 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Mathematics, and Political Science.

Publications
5,020
Citations
59,690

Soochow University, Taiwan majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
2,759 / 37,503
Engineering
2,516 / 33,834
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,410 / 29,663
Chemistry
2,405 / 31,271
Physics
2,166 / 28,386
Computer Science
2,136 / 27,874
Environmental Science
2,032 / 29,599
Medicine
1,926 / 19,845
Mathematics
1,694 / 20,818
Political Science
1,477 / 20,052
Genetics
1,464 / 19,622
Law
1,460 / 19,962
Biochemistry
1,430 / 19,347
Quantum and Particle physics
1,356 / 19,396
Business
1,351 / 21,196
Organic Chemistry
1,253 / 20,377
Psychology
1,231 / 17,713
Statistics
1,229 / 16,634
Materials Science
1,176 / 16,506
Philosophy
1,174 / 14,979
Economics
1,135 / 11,862
Geography and Cartography
1,075 / 10,463
Geology
904 / 15,929
Sociology
902 / 12,717
History
901 / 8,768
Archaeology
870 / 8,676
Pathology
855 / 6,650
Ecology
853 / 15,439
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
819 / 7,636
Machine Learning
721 / 10,036
Paleontology
686 / 13,025
Linguistics
611 / 7,143
Finance
587 / 7,599
Management
585 / 9,638
Psychiatry
531 / 3,941
Metallurgical Engineering
527 / 8,156
Art & Design
491 / 5,817
Electrical Engineering
470 / 5,916
Optical Engineering
463 / 5,308
Surgery
461 / 3,176

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 10 25
1992 11 26
1993 8 37
1994 9 37
1995 27 45
1996 30 60
1997 36 64
1998 33 113
1999 46 123
2000 38 178
2001 58 214
2002 76 331
2003 58 431
2004 68 661
2005 64 701
2006 77 787
2007 82 985
2008 92 1135
2009 112 1476
2010 140 1620
2011 168 1861
2012 143 2252
2013 320 2712
2014 457 2834
2015 339 3098
2016 189 3039
2017 166 3020
2018 208 3530
2019 289 4038
2020 384 4799
2021 388 5806
2022 400 6231
2023 398 6272
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Soochow University, Taiwan.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, German, Germanic Studies, History, Information Management, International Business, Japanese, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Microbiology, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Master's Degree Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Economics, English, German, Germanic Studies, History, International Business, Japanese, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Microbiology, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Doctorate Chinese, Economics, Japanese, Law, Microbiology, Political Sciences

Soochow University, Taiwan alumni

  1. Han Kuo-yu

    Han Kuo-yu
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1957-.. (age 67)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Han Kuo-yu is a Taiwanese politician and retired Republic of China Army officer who is the current president of the Legislative Yuan.

  2. Esther Liu

    Esther Liu
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Esther Liu is a Taiwanese actress, singer and television host.

  3. Chiang Wei-kuo

    Chiang Wei-kuo
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1916-1997 (aged 81)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Chiang Wei-kuo, also known as Wego Chiang, was the adopted son of Republic of China President Chiang Kai-shek, the adoptive brother of President Chiang Ching-kuo, a retired Army general, and an important figure in the Kuomintang. His courtesy names were Jian'gao (建鎬) and Niantang (念堂). Chiang served in the Wehrmacht before fighting in the Second Sino-Japanese War and Chinese Civil War.

  4. Chiang Hsiao-yen

    Chiang Hsiao-yen
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1942-.. (age 82)
    Occupations
    politiciandiplomat
    Biography

    Chiang Hsiao-yen or John Chiang, formerly surnamed Chang (章; Zhāng), is a Taiwanese politician affiliated with the Kuomintang. He is the speculated illegitimate son of Chiang Ching-kuo, former leader of the Republic of China, which would make him the grandson of Chiang Kai-shek.

All 31 notable alumni

Soochow University, Taiwan faculties and divisions

School : Arts and Social Sciences Chinese, Education, History, Human Rights, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Teacher Training
School : Business Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Business
School : Foreign Languages and Cultures English, English Studies, German, Germanic Studies, Japanese
School : Law Law
School : Science Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Psychology

General information

Alternative names SCU
東吳大學
Founded 1899
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Unto A Full Grown Man

Location and contacts

Address 70 Linshi Road Shihlin
Taipei, 111
Taiwan
City population 2,603,000

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