Soochow University

SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY

NUMBER OF TUITION WAIVERS TO BE EXCHANGED

For Regular Semester 3

For Summer Session 0

SEMESTER DATES

START DATE END DATE

Semester I September 17, 2007 January 19, 2008

Semester II February 25, 2008 June 28, 2008

Summer Session N/A N/A

SEMESTER COURSE LOAD / NUMBER OF COURSES / CREDITS

At least 3-4 courses/10 credits

TESTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

TYPE REQUIRED FOR WHICH SCORE STUDENTS? REQUIRED

LANGUAGE TESTS TOEFL IBT 61

OTHER TESTS

DEADLINES FOR EXCHANGE APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE

Semester I April 15

Semester II October 15

Summer Session N/A VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

FOREIGNERS STAYING IN THE ROC – Those holding visitor visas or entering the nation with visa- exemption or getting landing visas upon arrival for short-term (under 180 days) stay: A. Should file application attached with relevant documents with police bureau before the deadline of duration of stay, if the foreigners hold extendable 60-day visitor visas but in need of an extension of stay. Each extended period must not exceed the original duration of stay of such visa while the cumulative duration of stay must not exceed 180 days from the next day of arrival in the ROC. B. Are ineligible for extension when holding a visitor visa for 14-day stay, 30-day stay, or an unextendable 60-day stay visitor visa. But they may apply for extension of stay due to a special situation with approval for switching visa within the deadline of duration of stay of original visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. C. May stay up to 30 days if entering the nation with visa-exemption, but are ineligible for extension. D. Calculation of actual stay begins at the zero hour of the next day of arrival in the ROC.

ALIEN RESIDENTS -- Foreigners holding resident visas and intending to live (for more than 180 days) in the Republic of China (ROC): A. Should apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) with the foreign affairs section of their local police bureau within 15 days after entering the nation or switching status to resident visa. B. Should apply for reentry permit before leaving the country (Simultaneously file reentry permit application when applying for ARC except for foreign blue-collar workers and overseas Chinese students) if reentering the nation is necessary. HOUSING AVAILABILITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

TYPE MONTHLY COST

Yes, available on campus Campus dorms provide rooms which NT 8,500 per semester. accommodate up to 6 students per room.

Alternative arrangements The estimated cost for off-campus NT 7,000 to NT 10,000 per housing ranges between NT 7,000 month. to NT 10,000 per month.

ESTIMATED MONTHLY LIVING COSTS

COSTS (IN US$)

Meals 182

Local transportation 31

Books 150

Entertainment The costs depend on individuals.

Miscellaneous The costs depend on individuals.

TOTAL 363 SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY (continued)

COURSES OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS - (i.e. UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH)

 The Chinese Economy 2 credits  Negotiation: Theories and Practices 3 credits  Contemporary Business and Information Models in Taiwan Straits Area 2 credits  Global Logistics and Supply Chain 3 credits  Business Communication for Accountants 3 credits  International Protection of Human Rights/East Asia 2 credits

WEBSITE ADDRESSES FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY http://www.scu.edu.tw/eng/index_style_eng.html

CONTACT PERSON

NAME Steffie Tsai

POSITION Staff

EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

TELEPHONE +886-2-28819471ext 5233 FAX +886-2-28839402

ADDRESS Office of International Cooperation 70, Linhsi Rd., Shihlin, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.