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2026 Fall Semester Entry - INTENSE Program
Admission & Scholarship Guide

📅 Application Period
March 15 - April 30, 2026
(Deadline: 17:00 GMT+8)
📢 Result Announcement
by July 3,1  2026
Announcement at OIA Website
Download Full Admission Guidelines (Recommended) Online Application (Available on Mar. 15)
I. Open Program Information
Department of Materials Science and Engineering - INTENSE Master's Program
II. Scholarship & Benefits (NDF Industry-Academia Grant)

Admitted students are eligible for scholarships provided by the "National Development Fund (NDF)" and "Partner Enterprises":

✈️ Arrival Subsidy (One-time)

  • Admin Fees: Initial Necessary Administrative Expenses for First-Time Arrival to Taiwan: One-time subsidy covering the costs of pre-arrival medical examination, visa fees, and document verification fees.
    (Max NT$10k for New Southbound/others; NT$25k for Europe/America).
  • One-way Airfare: Reimbursement for direct flights.
    (Max NT$9k for New Southbound; NT$35k for Europe/America).
  • Note: Not applicable to students already studying in Taiwan.

🎓 Tuition Waiver (Up to 2 Years)

  • Subsidy: Max NT$100,000 per year for tuition waiver (NT$50,000 per semester).
  • Renewal: Second-year eligibility depends on enterprise review and reaching TOCFL B1 Chinese proficiency.

💰 Living Allowance (by Enterprise)

  • Stipend: NT$10,000 per month.
  • Requirement: Must pass enterprise evaluation for the 2nd year and participate in required internships.
 
📌 Obligation after graduation:
Recipients are obligated to work in Taiwan after graduation. One year of employment for every year of subsidy received (e.g., 2 years of scholarship = 2 years of work in Taiwan).
III. Requirements & Interview
  • Eligibility: International students, Overseas Chinese students, or residents of HK/Macau meeting MOE regulations.
  • Language Proficiency:
    • Chinese Taught: Minimum CEFR A2 (e.g., TOCFL A2). Must reach TOCFL B1 by the end of the first year.
    • English Taught: Minimum CEFR B2 (e.g., TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEIC B2).
  • Academic Background: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher).
🖥️ Interview Notice:
The department will conduct online or in-person interviews. For online interviews, students must present an original Passport for identity verification (screenshots will be taken for records).
IV. Application Checklist (Online Upload)
Category Required Documents
General Application form, Passport/ID copy, Autobiography, Study Plan.
Academic Diploma & Official Transcripts (Authenticated by Taiwan Overseas Representative Offices).
Recommendation At least two letters of recommendation (PDF format).
Language Mandarin (TOCFL A2+) or English (TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC B2+) proficiency certificates.
Financial Proof of funds (at least NT$120,000 or US$4,000). If funded by a sponsor, include a signed Sponsorship Letter.
Others Any additional documents that support your application (Certificates, awards, etc.).

Contact:

Dept. Materials Science and Engineering, Ms. Chou, ycchou@gms.ndhu.edu.tw /Tel: +886-3-8903202

Division of International Admissions, Office of International Affairs, Mr. Huiting Chen, admission@gms.ndhu.edu.tw /TEL: +886-3-8905112