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.
1. 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/
2. Advanced PCB Fabrication Materials Development Program (offered by Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering)
Eligible Nationalities: Thailand
All courses are taught in English
Research focuses on 3 key areas: Nanomaterials, Advanced Microelectronics, and Biotechnology
Credit requirements for graduation: 24 credits
Website:https://www.cme.ncu.edu.tw/
3. Double Master Degree Program in Semiconductor Photonics Technology (offered by Department of Optics and Photonics)
Limited to the Master students nominated by the Department of Physics, University of Science of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM- University of Science)
All courses are taught in English
Courses cover three core areas: Electro-Optical Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Fourier Optics, and Crystal Optics
Website:https://www.dop.ncu.edu.tw/
The application portal for the Fall 2026 semester is open from April 1 to April 24, 2026, closing at 5:00 PM (GMT+8).
The admission guidelines have been officially announced and can be downloaded from the link below.
Admission Guidelines Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p60aQb2SiSgFkuBiw0ag-ua_RaOFOEAH/view?usp=sharing
Please make sure to carefully read the admission brochure to understand the eligibility criteria, required documents, and other important details before the application portal opens.
Admission Portal: https://cis.ncu.edu.tw/admissions/degreeStudent/student/login/lang/zh_TW
Related Link:
INTENSE Program Office