National University of Malaysia (UKM)

Double-Master Degree Program (DMD) & Double-Doctoral Degree (DD) Program

Introduction
Double-Master Degree Program (DMD) & Double-Doctoral Degree (DD) Program between International College of Semiconductor Technology, NYCU and Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics (IMEN), UKM are in order to further facilitate mutual cooperation and educational research exchange in the graduate program.
Each program shall allow each university to send maximum 3 students per academic year. The students participating in the DD/DMD programs will be selected initially by their home institute, and the host university will make final admission decisions in each case.

Period of Study

• DMD: at least 2 years in total; including a minimal stay at UKM for 1 semester, and registered at NYCU in this program for at least 2 semesters. Complete at least 1 semester of study at the Home institute prior to starting to study in the Host institute. The whole study period shall not exceed 4 years.
• DD: at least 3 years in total; including a minimal stay at UKM for 2 semester, and registered at NYCU in this program for at least 4 semesters. Complete at least 2 semester of study at the Home institute prior to starting to study in the Host institute. The whole study period shall not exceed 7 years.

Degree Regulations

• DMD: Earn at least 6 credits from IMEN, UKM; at least 8 credits from NYCU and pass the oral defense and thesis review either at NYCU or at UKM. Meet the regulations announced by ICST and IMEN.
• DD: Earn at least 6 credits from IMEN, UKM; at least 6 credits from NYCU and pass the oral defense and thesis review either at NYCU or at UKM. Meet the regulations announced by ICST and IMEN.

Application Procedures

• Application Form Submission
  1. Please complete the Application form and the Consent letter below.
     

     Advisor Confirmation Form for UKM Dual Degree.docx

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     Application Form for UKM Dual Degree.docx

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  2. Applicants submit the application form (word file + pdf file), the signed consent letter from NYCU co-supervisor and CV to
     1. ICST official email: icst_ir@nycu.edu.tw
     2. Host supervisor email
     3. Home supervisor email
     4. Under the Title: Application for UKM Dual Degree_Name.
  3. After all documents are reviewed and accepted with the College, ICST will send “Confirmation Letter” to applicants.

• Online application
  Students with the Confirmation Letter to UKM Dual Degree Program can submit online application on the website of Office of International affairs at NYCU (OIA)
  1. Please apply through the website of OIA.
     https://oia.nycu.edu.tw/oia/en/app/artwebsite/view?module=artwebsite&id=801&serno=09b4f36b-50dc-4181-bb54-6f255173bff2
     Dual Degree Students → Online Application System
  2. Choose the program: “International College of Semiconductor Technology”.
  3. Prepare all required document accordingly and confirm all required signatures. 
  4. Upload all documents to our online application system before the specified deadline. Late and incomplete application will not be considered.
  5. Intake
     

     	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
     Application Period	December 20 – March 15	August 10 – September 30
     Announcement	Mid-May	Mid-November
     Course Begins	Mid-September	Mid-February

  6. Contact window: OIA, email: admissionoia@nycu.edu.tw

Contact window
International Relation Team, ICST
Tel: +886-35712121 #55903
E-mail: icst_ir@nycu.edu.tw