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" (STIPT) in Taiwan.

What we offer

The six-month STIPT program combines a study program in the semiconductor sector with practical training at TSMC, a global leader in the semiconductor sector.

From March to June or September to December, you will study at a Taiwanese university. Following your coursework at a renowned Taiwanese partner university, you will complete hands-on training at the Newcomer Training Center & Fab at TSMC (Taichung) in July/August or January/February.

In addition to the tuition and program fees, the selected candidates will receive receive a monthly grant of EUR 700.00 for living expenses in Taiwan and a travel allowance of EUR 1,500.00. Accommodation is provided in most cases, 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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Eligible to apply are students at all German universities enrolled in a master’s program or who are at least in their second semester of a bachelor’s or diploma program.

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 find further information on the organization and procedure on the detailed page on the program at LEONARDO SAXONY.

Online Application & Deadlines

Aplication period (for the 2027/28 winter semester):
November 15 - December 15 (noon)

An online information session for interested students will take place on November 27, 2026. Registration for the information session will be available on the Leonardo-Sachsen Office website (starting in mid-October).

To apply online, you'll need the following documents:

• 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

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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).