Under the "human-oriented" schooling principle, Soochow University, by emphasizing the unification of "individual independence, academic freedom and social responsibility", promotes the talent cultivation concepts of "foundation, practices and innovation", and endeavors to nurture those innovative elites with international perspectives and rich sources of general knowledge.

The 24 schools and departments of Soochow University provide boundless opportunities for the students to pursue their dreams passionately and a comprehensive platform for them to act with united strength to solve complicated global issues.

With emphasis on the construction of disciplines and majors, the university endeavors to promote its construction concepts under the development objectives of "maintaining the scope, optimizing the structure, reinforcing reforms, boosting integrations, and strengthening the quality".

By furthering the strategy of revitalizing the university with talents, constantly boosting the construction of the faculty team, Soochow University always serves as a model in introducing high-level personnel among universities and colleges in China. In recent years, the university has witnessed a sound faculty structure, an obvious enhancement of the capacity for teaching and scientific research, and a continuous improvement of the teaching abilities of its faculty members.