Study Abroad in Taiwan - Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program (STIPT)

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Would you like to gain unique insights into cutting-edge production and research in the semiconductor industry and acquire important skills for your professional career? Then apply for the "Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program" in Taiwan. This program is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism (SMWK), TUD | Dresden University of Technology, and the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). It includes a study program as well as practical training at TSMC, a global leader in the semiconductor sector.

What we offer

The six-month Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program combines a study program in the semiconductor sector with practical training at TSMC. From March to June or September to December, you will study at a Taiwanese university. The course program consists of TSMC semiconductor modules.

Following your coursework at National Taiwan University, you will complete hands-on training at the Newcomer Training Center & Fab at TSMC (Taichung) in July/August.

In addition to the tuition and program fees, the selected candidates will receive a living allowance of EUR 700.00 per month and a travel allowance of EUR 1,500.00 for living expenses in Taiwan. Accommodation is provided, but must be paid for by the participants themselves.

Insights

Many students from Saxony have already spent a semester in Taiwan and completed their internship at chip manufacturer TSMC. The tagesschau met five of them on site and asked them about their experiences. To the tagesschau article

Impressionen aus Taiwan

What you bring with you

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Students enrolled at one of the participating Saxon universities or at the ➚ForLab University association, the ➚HAWtech-Hochschulallianz, or the TU9 universities are eligible to apply if they are enrolled in a master’s program or are in at least their second semester of a bachelor’s or diploma program. 

Your English language skills are at B2 level (CEFR).

This program is open to students pursuing a degree in a STEM subject. Eligible subjects include:

• Electrical Engineering
• Microelectronics
• Nanoelectronics
• Materials Science
• Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Equipment Engineering
• Automation Technology, Automation Engineering
• Robotics
• Sensor Technology
• Physics
• Chemistry

You can also find detailed information on the organization and procedure on the detailed page on the program at LEONARDO SAXONY.

Info Session for STIPT 2027

Detailed information about the STIPT program will be provided during the online information session on May 19, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. – ➚ Register now!

Online Application & Deadlines

Application deadline for summer term 2027:
May 15 to June 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon

You can upload the following documents for your online application:

• Certificate of enrollment
• Transcript of records
• Proof of English language proficiency (minimum B2 CEFR)
• Bachelor's degree certificate or intermediate diploma (if available)
• CV (in English)
• Practical experience relevant to the semiconductor industry (optional)
• Language skills in Mandarin (optional)

You can find the link to the online application on the Leonardo Saxony website.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the program before departure, including the application process, required qualifications, accommodation and finances, please contact our colleagues at the LEONARDO SAXONY.

LEONARDO SAXONY

Contact person
Juan Manuel Barragan Fuentelsaz
Phone: +49 351 463-37688

After your arrival on site, you will be supported by our Saxon Science Liaison Office - Taiwan.

Saxon Science Liaison Office - Taiwan

Head Dr. Josef Goldberger

Phone: +886 2 7735 7500-9590
Visit Website

Visiting address:
German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan)
11012, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District,
Section 1, Keelung Rd. 333, 19F-10

This program is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism (SMWK), TUD| Dresden University of Technology, and the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC).