About INTENSE Program

International Industrial Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE Program)

The INTENSE Program

The Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) launching the "International Industrial Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE Program)" in 2024, aiming to attract more excellent international students to study and employment in Taiwan.

Key Features

  1. World-Class Education
    Focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Finance, and Semiconductor fields with cutting-edge curriculum
  2. Job Opportunities
    Program students are obligated to stay in Taiwan for work after graduation (in accordance with the scholarship duration)
  3. Full Support
    Government and enterprises collaborate to provide scholarships for program students

Advantages

  1. Travel Support
    One-way airline ticket and necessary administrative fee covered
  2. Education
    Taiwan Scholar degree
  3. Financial Aid
    Subsidy for tuition fee (up to 2 years) and monthly living allowance
  4. Career Path
    Paid internship opportunities and guaranteed job placement after graduation

Requirements

  1. Chinese Programs
    The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) should be at least A2 level in listening and reading (with a requirement to reach B1 level by the second year).
  2. English Programs
    English proficiency should be at least CEFR B1 level (with a requirement to achieve TOCFL A2 level in listening and reading by the second year).
  3. Academic Performance
    Applicants should have above-average academic performance in their university or college, as evidenced by class or department rankings.

Program Pathway

Pathway INTENSE Program Students
Preparatory Stage
  • Participate in Chinese Preparatory Courses
Enrollment Stage
  • Enroll in the INTENSE Program
  • Participate in Interviews
Implementation Stage of the INTENSE Program
  • Attend on-campus classes
  • Participate in off-campus internships
  • Pass evaluations by both the school and the company
  • Meet graduation requirements to obtain a degree
Career Counseling for Graduates
  • Graduates are required to fulfill their employment obligations as per the contract
  • Those interested in permanent residency employment will be assisted by the government through interdepartmental discussions

* Different programs may have different requirements. For more details, please refer to the brochure for each program.