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 inital 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 Mechancial Engineering Program (offered by Department of Mechancial Engineering)
Eligible Nationalities: Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
All courese are taught in English
Courses cover six core areas: Optomechanical Design, Mechatronic Control, Precision Manufacturing, Advance Materials, Applied Mechanics and Design, and Thermal Fluid and Energy Engineering
Credit requirements for graduation: 24 credits

Admission for the Spring 2026 semester is now open. The application period is from November 10 to December 1, 2025. 
Please make sure to carefully read the admission brochure to understand the eligibility required documents, and other important details. 
The admission guideline is expected to announced on November 7, 2025.
Admission Portal: https://cis.ncu.edu.tw/admissions/degreeStudent/student/login/lang/zh_TW

Related Link: 
INTENSE Program Office