International Master Program in Smart Manufacturing, CCU, Taiwan
專班名稱
專案名稱 - International Industrial Talents Education Special Program(INTENSE Program)
專班名稱 - International Master Program in Advanced Semiconductor Equipment , CCU , Taiwan
Introduction
This new program is designed to address the growing global demand for talent in the advanced semiconductor equipment industry. National Chung Cheng University (CCU) collaborates with industry partners through industry–academia cooperation programs to jointly recruit outstanding international students and provide a structured training pathway combining academic coursework and hands-on practical experience.
The program focuses on advanced semiconductor equipment technologies, including equipment design, precision engineering, process integration, and intelligent manufacturing systems. By leveraging advances in micro- and nano-fabrication, automation, artificial intelligence, and mechatronic systems, the program aims to cultivate professionals capable of developing, operating, and optimizing next-generation semiconductor equipment for advanced manufacturing environments.
Core research areas include:
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- Advanced Semiconductor Equipment Design and Developmentv
- Precision Engineering and Ultra-Precision Manufacturing for Semiconductor Equipment
- Semiconductor Process Equipment Integration and Optimization
- Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Systems
Graduation requirements - Totally 26 credits
- Required(5 credits) : Seminar I and seminar II (2 credits)、Chinese for beginners (3 credits))
- Elective courses (21 credits) -All-English taught courses
Project Overview (Including Year 1 to Year 4, Collaborating Companies)
Based on a 2-year training period, students receiving government and corporate scholarships during their academic tenure will have a certain period of obligation to work in Taiwan after graduation.
4-year program
- Year 1~2 : achieve master degree (with scholarship from Taiwan government and matching Company)
- Year 3~4 : work in Taiwan after graduation (obligation)
Collaborating Companies (Totally 3 companies and 12 positions)
- LuxNet Corporation 華星光通科技股份有限公司 (4 positions) :
A. Optoelectronic Component Design and Development Engineer / 2 position
B. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and AI Automation R&D Engineer / 2 positions
- FAVITE Inc. 晶彩科技股份有限公司 (5 positions) :
A. Automation Control Software Engineer / 1 positions
B. Image Processing Algorithm Engineer / 1 position
C. Application Software Engineer / 1 position
D. Mechanical Design Engineer / 1 position
E. Customer Service Engineer / 1 position
- FitTech Co., LTD. 惠特科技股份有限公司 (3 positions) :
A. Mechanical Design Engineer / 1 position
B. Software Design Engineer/ 1 positions
C. Laser Engineer/ 1 position
Subsidy Method
Source, amount, Chinese conditions, responsibilities and obligations, etc.
Scholarship
- National Development Fund, Taiwan :
A. NT 100,000 for first year
B. If pass Chinese proficiency test(Listening: 435+score, Reading: 450+score) at least at level A2(a total score of 885+) and Maintaining academic performance within the top 70% of the class in the first year, you can get NT 100,000 for the second year.
- Matching funding from Company : NT 240,000 / 2 years( NT 10,000 per month for 2 years)
- Administrative fee :
A. The administrative fees have a maximum limit of NT$10,000 (Including pre-arrival expenses such as visa fees, administrative document translation fees, and health checkup fees) please note that receipts for these administrative expenses must be issued before arriving in Taiwan!
B. The one-way airfare is based on the most direct economy class flight to Taiwan.(Reimbursed with a maximum limit of NT$9,000)
Obligations
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1. Students receiving industry-academia scholarships from the National Development Fund are obligated to stay and work in Taiwan for a corresponding period based on the number of years they received the scholarship.
2. Those receiving a one-year industry-academia scholarship have a one-year obligation to stay and work in Taiwan, while those receiving a two-year industry-academia scholarship have a two-year obligation to stay and work in Taiwan.
If a student withdraws from the program midway during the academic term due to personal reasons, such as applying for transfer to another program, changing majors, taking a leave of absence, or returning to their home country, and after counseling from the school, still decides to give up continuing in the program, or if the school, in accordance with its regulations, decides to withdraw or expel the student, the student is required to fully repay any industry-academia scholarship funds received.
If a student chooses not to work for the collaborating company or in a related industry field after graduation, and despite counseling from the school, the student is required to fully repay any industry-academia scholarship funds received.
If a student, after graduating and entering employment, violates company regulations leading to the lawful termination of the employment contract, and despite counseling from the school, the student should repay the industry-academia scholarship funds proportionally based on the number of months not employed; for a period less than one month, it will be counted as one month.
During the period of fulfilling the employment obligation after graduation, students are required to work in a position within domestic collaborating companies in Taiwan. They are not allowed to be dispatched to work at overseas branches or be employed by overseas Taiwanese-owned companies. If a student fails to comply with the requirement of domestic employment, they should repay the industry-academia scholarship funds proportionally based on the number of months not employed in Taiwan; for a period less than one month, it will be counted as one month.
The Application Timeline (Months)
- January to August, 2027 :
Participate in Chinese Preparatory Courses
- January to July, 2027 :
A. Apply for this program: January 15th ~ March 31th, 2027
* APPLY HERE : Link
* Prepare document submissions for paper review (including transcripts, research proposals, etc.) .pdf
B. Participate in an online interview : April ~ May
- June to August, 2027 :
A. Pass school and company evaluations
B. Receive admission notifications
C. Proceed with visa application to come to CCU, Taiwan
- September , 2027 :
Start to join this International Program
Reruired Application documents
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● The highest-level degree diploma
● The highest degree's full transcript of records (including GPA score & ranking)
● Statement of Purpose
● English personal statement (up to1000 words)
● Research plan (up to 3000 words)
● English proficiency certificate
● Other related references (ex. publications, journal papers, conference papers and technical reports)
● Financial statement
● Recommendation letter x 2
● Declaration of Nationality Form
● Passport (if available)
● Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) (if available)
Three Advantages of this Program!!!
- Outstanding Academic Resources :
Mechanical Engineering department providing abundant academic resources and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. In this program, you will have the opportunity to receive instruction from outstanding professors from around the world and delve into cutting-edge technologies and development trends in the field of mechanical engineering.
- Cross-cultural Experience :
Working overseas provides an opportunity to collaborate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. By working with multinational teams, you can learn new perspectives, work styles, thus enhancing your cross-cultural communication.
- Professional Development :
Overseas work often offers more opportunities for professional development. You will contact new industry trends, advanced technologies, and working methods, and have the chance to participate in international projects or collaborations, thereby expanding your professional network and skills.
Life in CCU
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CCU Campus
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Life in CCU
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Getting to CCU
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Getting to CCU
National Chung Cheng University:https://www.ccu.edu.tw/?Lang=en
Office of International Affairs (OIA):https://oia.ccu.edu.tw/?Lang=en
Contact Us
CCU AIM-HI office
Contact Person : Ms. Tina Yen
Tel :+886-5-272-9223 (direct) +886-5-2720411 ext. 16457
Fax :+886-5-272-1101
Email: admycyen@ccu.edu.tw or amsccu@ccu.edu.tw
Address: No.168, Sec. 1, University Rd., Minhsiung, Chiayi 621301, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

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