1. National Taiwan University (NTU)
2. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)
3. National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT)
4. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)
5. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
6. National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
7. National Sun Yat Sun University (NSYSU)
8. Minghsin University of Science and Technology (MUST)

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)

Location: Daan District, Taipei.

QS World University Ranking 2025: #392

Graduate Semiconductor Program: Graduate Institute of Advanced Semiconductor Technology, Industry-Academia Innovation College. 

For details see: https://innc.ntust.edu.tw/p/412-1111-11824.php?Lang=en 

Target: Focus on research and industrial cooperation to cultivate talents in the fields of “silicon photonics technology”, “integrated circuit design and electronic design automation”, “advanced manufacturing process and packaging technology” and “compound semiconductor materials”, contributing to the development of national strategic industries.

Training time: Master's (1 - 4 years), PhD (2 - 7 years).

Tuition fees for international students: about 60,000 NTD/semester. https://www.admission.ntust.edu.tw/p/412-1052-8881.php?Lang=en  

Scholarship: There are many different types of scholarships, the highest scholarship from the school is tuition exemption, and living allowance of 12,000 NTD/month for master's degree, 18,000 NTD/month for doctoral degree. For details, see: https://www.oia.ntust.edu.tw/p/412-1060-8929.php?Lang=en 

Internship opportunities: no details yet

Application information for international students: Admission to the fall semester in September (applications are submitted between January and March), admission to the spring semester in February (applications are submitted between July and September of the previous year).

Training professors come from the following majors: Most of the professors come from Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Electro-Optical Engineering. For details, see: https://innc.ntust.edu.tw/p/412-1111-11862.php?Lang=en  

Training program: Master's students need to complete 24 credits, doctoral students need to complete 18 credits, of which 3 credits are required for Special Topics on Industry – Academy Innovation. In addition, students need to complete a research ethics course and a seminar (0 credits). Students can choose subjects offered during the semester, belonging to 5 groups, including Principles of Semiconductor Technology, Integrated Circuit Design and Electronic Design Automation, Silicon Photonics Technology, Compound Semiconductor Materials, Advanced Packaging Technology.

For detailed information see: https://innc.ntust.edu.tw/p/405-1111-131790,c11827.php?Lang=en 

General conditions:

• At least a bachelor's degree (for master's degree) or master's degree (for doctoral degree) or equivalent.
• Foreign languages: CEFR B1, TOEFL iBT: 42, IELTS: 4.0, TOEIC: 550, GEPT: Intermediate.

Application link: https://admissions.ntust.edu.tw/