Monash Suzhou celebrates largest cohort of graduates to date amid expanded partnership with Southeast University
316 students graduated in Monash Suzhou’s class of 2026, setting them up to drive innovation and shape the future of industries across the Yangtze River Delta and beyond
Monash University has celebrated the academic achievements of its latest graduating cohort in Suzhou, marking another milestone in its long-standing collaboration with Southeast University (SEU).
Marked by a formal ceremony, 316 students graduated from Monash Suzhou. The graduating class comprises students who have excelled across engineering, science, technology, design, business, and humanities.
Since the partnership's formation in 2012, more than 4900 double masters students have studied at the School, with total completions now exceeding 3000.
They were joined at the ceremony by another 56 students who graduated with Monash degrees, having undertaken their studies at one of Monash’s Australian campuses.
Professor Huanting Wang, Monash’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (Suzhou) and President, attended the ceremony, and reflected his great pride in the graduates.
“We are bringing Monash’s global vision and educational excellence to a new generation of students in China," he said. "Our graduates leave us with an education shaped not only by technical expertise, but by renowned international capabilities that will make them leaders in their respective fields.”
Monash University was recently ranked 31st in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027, continuing its upward trajectory across more than a decade, and making it one of the fastest rising universities in the top 50 globally.
The graduates join Monash’s significant network of more than 23,500 China‑based alumni, part of our global talent pool.
Unveiling the future: the Joint International School expansion
Building directly upon the ongoing success of the Southeast-Monash collaboration, senior leaders from both universities also unveiled a ceremonial plaque at the Suzhou site. The plaque marks the official transition and renaming of the former Joint Graduate School to the Southeast University-Monash University Joint International School (Suzhou), following formal approval from China’s Ministry of Education (MoE) in May.
Previously focused exclusively on postgraduate education, the School is expanding its activities into undergraduate education.
Monash University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and Senior Vice-President Professor Craig Jeffrey noted that the institution's growth is a reflection of the ongoing commitment of both universities to the School.
"The expansion into undergraduate education is important to meet the education needs of the dynamic Yangtze River Delta region," he said. "We are proud to be building on 14 years of excellent work with Southeast University."
At the core of the educational expansion are three newly-approved joint undergraduate engineering programs, each with an annual intake of 100 students. As a highly selective top-tier Chinese institution, SEU will welcome the first cohort of 300 joint undergraduate engineering students via the national Gaokao system in September 2026. These students will complete their initial two years of study in Suzhou before transferring to Monash University’s Australian campuses to complete their degrees.
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