INTENSE Program

[International Semiconductor Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE Program)]

Introduction
The Ministry of Education (MOE) of Taiwan will launch the “International Semiconductor Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE Program)” for talents coming to Taiwan for study and employment after graduation. This program integrates government, industry, and university resources to expand the recruitment of International superior industrial talent students. NYCU will first target students from Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India, Malaysia from Fall 2024.

Degree: Master of Science (MSc degree)

Application for Admissions

The application schedule will change according to the situation of each academic year. If you would like to receive the latest information about INTENSE Program, please fill in this form(https://forms.gle/dCcpF6rjzuykBQ5v7) for requests!

	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Application Period	May	October
Announcement	July	November
Course Begins	Early-September	Mid-February

• Please check on https://reurl.cc/rv6VgO for latest Application Guideline.
• Application process：Please log in to the online application system at https://reurl.cc/YEvNY0.
• Required Documents:
  1. Admission application form
  2. Study Essay
  3. Graduation Certificate of highest degree obtained (translation required if not originally issued in English or Chinese)
  4. Full transcript of records of highest degree obtained (including explanation of grading system; translation required if not originally issued in English or Chinese)
  5. Two recommendation letters
  6. Proof of English Language Proficiency with CEFR B2 level
  7. Passport or other proving document of nationality
  8. Financial Statement
  9. Questionnaire of INTENSE Program (Download from the Online Application System)
  10. Other Supporting Materials

Curriculum

• Graduation credits requirement: At least 24 credits. (Does not include language-related courses)
• Please refer to: https://aa.nycu.edu.tw/aa/ch/app/data/list?module=nycu0069&id=2513
• Course Selection: https://timetable.nycu.edu.tw/ (Search for Department：Graduate courses → Graduate courses → International College of Semiconductor Technology)

Scholarship

Scholarships (offered by National Development Fund, Executive Yuan)	Administrative expenses for initial arrival in Taiwan (with attached receipts for reimbursement): one-time subsidy with a maximum of NT$10,000, covering pre-arrival health check fees, visa fees, and document verification fees. *Not offered to those who have studied in Taiwan before. One-way flight ticket to Taiwan for initial arrival (with attached receipts for reimbursement): one-time subsidy with a maximum of NT$9,000, based on the most direct economy class one-way ticket. *Not offered to those who have studied in Taiwan before. Tuition and miscellaneous fees: subsidized for up to 2 years, with a maximum of NT$50,000 per semester. In the second year, students must achieve at least A2 level in both listening and reading sections of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL), and upon review of academic performance and evaluations from partner companies, top of students will be eligible for tuition and miscellaneous fee subsidies.
Living Allowance (offered by cooperating companies)	Contracted students will receive NT$10,000 per month during the first year of study, with the second-year subsidy upon approval from partner companies. 2 months of summer internship is required. (paid) Partner companies for this academic year: Micron Technology, Inc. and PHISON Electronics Corp.
	Students receiving the INTENSE Program scholarship are obligated to work in Taiwan for a specified period after graduation. For instance, those receiving a scholarship for 2 years are required to fulfill a 2-year employment obligation with the contracting company. Detailed regulations regarding the above scholarships, like repayment principles, will be specified in a separate contract signed after admission.

More Information and Contact

• If you have further questions regarding INTENSE Program, welcome to contact yyliu@nycu.edu.tw .