Soochow University is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and institutional integrity. To ensure continuous improvement, we regularly undergo rigorous external evaluations and accreditations. These recognitions demonstrate our commitment to quality assurance, accountability, and global competitiveness. Below is an overview of the recent accreditations and evaluations successfully obtained by our university:
Institutional Accreditation
Ministry of Education Institutional Evaluation – Passed in 2025, valid until 2029.
Program Accreditation
All programs listed below are accredited by the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT), and the accrediting status for all is “Accredited.”
|
Program / Department |
Degree(s) Offered |
Review Year |
Validation Period |
|
Department of Political Science |
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
2023 |
2024–2026 |
|
Department of Chinese Literature |
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of History |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Philosophy |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Political Science |
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
2020 |
2024–2026 |
|
Department of Sociology |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Social Work |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Music |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Program of Human Rights |
M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of English Language and Literature |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Japanese Language and Culture |
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of German Language and Culture |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Mathematics |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Physics |
B.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Chemistry |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Microbiology |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Psychology |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Law |
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Department of Economics |
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
|
Program of Big Data Management |
B.A., M.A. |
2020 |
2021–2026 |
International Accreditation (AACSB)
- Initial Business Accreditation – Awarded to the School of Business in 2017, valid until 2021.
- Extension of Business Accreditation – Renewed in 2022, valid until 2026.
Teacher Education Accreditation
Secondary Education – Preliminary Self-Evaluation, conducted in the 6th Term, 2023; recognized by the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT).
