Video Tour for IIT Dual/Joint Degree Program
Introduction
Dual/Joint degree program(DDP/JDP) is conducted jointly by two universities based on their existing programs. Students meeting the requirements and regulations from the participating universities and the DDP/JDP will receive recognition of the degree by both universities. Upon completion of the program requirements, students are awarded with two degrees, one from each of the participating universities, or one degree jointly by both universities. Students are welcome to apply Dual/Joint Degree Program at ICST of NYCU. ICST is the single application portal for all DDP/JDP applicants from IIT. Fields open for application includes all departments at NYCU.
India Partner Universities with ICST of NYCU
| India | Indian Institute of Technology Madras(IITM) |
| Dual PhD Degree | Study at NYCU: 18 months |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) | Study at NYCU: 24 months | |||
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) | Study at NYCU: 18 months | |||
| Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) | Joint Doctoral Degree | Study at NYCU: 18 months |
Scholarship
- NYCU DDP/JDP Doctoral student: NT$ 15,000 ($500 USD) plus stipend from individual supervisor monthly.
- Industry Sponsorship opportunities available additional NT$ 15,000($500 USD)-30,000 ($1,000 USD) monthly.
- Research project stipend available during study at individual institution.
- Additional national project sponsorship under individual labs/professors.
Sponsors
Ministry of Education(MoE), National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), FICHET, TSMC, MediaTek, Delta Electronics, Nuvoton, IBM, Applied Materials, Synopsys, Micron, etc.
Medium
- All courses in the program, except Chinese language courses, are lectured in ENGLISH.
Course & Regulations
- ICST-NYCU Academic Regulation for IIT DDP/JDP students
- Requirements from NYCU:
- Course work: 2 compulsory courses, seminar in each semester during study, total 18 credits of courses completed in NYCU or partner university;
- Publication: 2 SCI paper published or equivalent
- NYCU supervisor must agree to become the jointly appointed professor of ICST.
- Regulation and requirements for each participating department differs. For further inquiries, please contact us.
Application for Admissions
Important Dates:
How to apply
Admission SOP for IIT DDP_JDP students 290.95 KB 11 downloads
Admission SOP for IIT DDP_JDP students.pdf ...
Admission Guideline
For more details of the admission guideline, please download the file here.
Admission Guidelines for DDP&JDP student 323.10 KB 14 downloads
Admission Guidelines for DDP&JDP student.pdf ...
FAQ
Q1. I want to inquire about the process of admission and eligibility for this program(DDP).
A1. More details about DDP application, please refer to the admission guideline.
Q2. My enquiry is that, the guidelines state that we need an English proficiency test score i.e. TOEFL/IELTS for the application submission. However, in India, we do not have these test systems and therefore do not possess the relevant documents. Thus, is there any other alternative to this?
A2. Please refer to the web of Office of International Affairs(OIA) for all required documents.
Q3. When should I start my visa application to visit Taiwan?
A3. Once you get the admission letter(hard copy) issued by Office of International Affairs(OIA), then you can start your visa application.
Q4. Which kind of accommodation will be provided to us? Does it include a kitchen as well? Since I am a pure vegetarian, I would prefer to cook my own food or if there are any vegetarian food points available at NYCU?
A4. Accommodation at NYCU is provided by the Housing department of NYCU. Generally, for International graduate students there are dormitories(Hostels):
1. Graduate Dorm 1, 2 and 3 and Dorm 5.
2. Graduate Dorm 1 have 2 people sharing a room with not attached washrooms and no Kitchen
3. Graduate Dorm 2 have 4 people sharing a room with attached Washrooms and a common Kitchen on the 9th floor.
4. Graduate Dorm 3 have 2 people sharing a room with attached washrooms. Dorm 5 have 4 people sharing a room with no attached washroom and no kitchen.
More information about dorms can be checked at: Link
There is no issue with vegetarian food as you can find some options for local vegetarian food in and around the campus.
If you would like to cook by yourself, you can do that.
Apart from this, there is an Indian restaurant in the campus and other Cafeteria (Taiwanese/Chinese style food) providing vegetarian food.
Q5. Hostel charges will be payable by ICST or from our stipend?
A5. The fee of accommodation will be covered by students. Here is the FAQ for campus life including dorm: Link
Note
If you have any queries, please contact us.
Besides, you can check your needed information on the web of OIA(Office of International Affairs)
Contact
International Relation Team,
Tel: +886-35712121 #55903 / E-mail: icst_ir@nycu.edu.tw
Address: R301, MIRC Building, 1001 University Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan
International College of Semiconductor Technology(ICST), National Chiao Tung University(NYCU)