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 to strengthen Taiwan’s talent pipeline and enhance national competitiveness in global high-tech industries.

• 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.

The admission guidelines have been officially announced. Please make sure to carefully read the admission brochure to understand the eligibility criteria, required documents, and other important details before accessing the portal.