NCU INTENSE Program
The INTENSE Program, initiated by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education in collaboration with the National Development Council, aims to attract talented international students to study and build careers in Taiwan’s key industries, including STEM, finance, and semiconductors. Centered on industry–academia collaboration, universities and enterprises jointly recruit and train students through customized curricula, internships, and co-teaching by professors and industry experts.
The program provides strong financial and academic support, including one-way airfare, administrative fee coverage, tuition scholarships for up to two years, and monthly stipends. Students complete a two-year learning and internship plan, followed by employment in Taiwan, where partner companies have priority in hiring.
Through an integrated pathway—from language preparation and academic study to internship and job placement—the INTENSE Program fosters a sustainable “train–stay–employ” model. It aims to strengthen Taiwan’s talent pipeline, address demographic challenges, and enhance national competitiveness in global high-tech industries.
INTENSE Program Scholarship
Full tuition and credit waivers (up to 2 years)
One-way flight ticket to Taiwan and initial administrative expense support
Monthly stipend of NT$10,000 (up to 2 years, sponsored by our industry partners)
For more details about the subsidy, please refer to this document.
*Advanced Mechanical Engineering Program (offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Eligible Nationalities: Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
All courses are taught in English
Courses cover six core areas: Optomechanical Design, Mechatronic Control, Precision Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Applied Mechanics and Design, and Thermal Fluid and Energy Engineering
Credit requirements for graduation: 24 credits
Website: https://www.me.ncu.edu.tw/
Download：Admission Guidelines
Access the Admission Portal
Contact info
Ms. Eileen Wang
E-Mail: eileenwang@g.ncu.edu.tw
Related Link:
INTENSE Program Office