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Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program –
Study Abroad in Taiwan

The Saxon-Taiwanese "Semiconductor Talent Incubation In addition to the tuition and program fees, the selected
Program" in Taiwan (STIPT) is a joint initiative of the Free candidates will receive a living allowance of EUR 700.00
State of Saxony, TUD | Dresden University of Technology per month and a travel allowance of EUR 1,500.00 for
and TSMC to prepare STEM students for careers as highly living expenses in Taiwan. Accommodation is provided,
skilled professionals in the semiconductor industry. but must be paid for by the participants themselves.
The six-month STIPT combines a study program in the
semiconductor sector with practical training at TSMC, a Applicants must be enrolled in an MA degree program or
global leader in the semiconductor sector. in the third year of their BA degree program at one of the
participating Saxon universities. If applicants are enrolled
in a Diplom program and have completed at least half of
their coursework, they are also eligible to participate.

All students remain in regular contact with the Saxon
Science Liaison Office in Taipei during their stay in Taiwan,
which ensures that their study period abroad goes
smoothly.

More detailed information about the organization and
procedure can be found on the website of the LEONAR-
DO-OFFICE SAXONY.

Through its active role in coordination and recruiting Left: Hsinchu Science Park / Image: Von Peellden
activities for the program, TUD resolved to build a strong Right: Group photo of participants of the STIPT program, class of 2024,
base of specialists in semiconductor development. in front of the TSMC Museum in Hsinchu, Taiwan / Image: NTU-
OIA, Krystal Chen
The students arrive in two cohorts, one in summer
and one in winter, and complete a study program at a CONTACT
Taiwanese University - the partner universities include the
National Taiwan University (NTU), the National Yang Ming LEONARDO-BÜRO SACHSEN
Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and the National Taiwan Saxon Science Liaison Office
University of Science and Technology (NTUST). Subse- 01187 Dresden
quently, they have two months of practical training at the
Newcomer Training Center & Fab at TSMC (Taichung). ✉ international.leosachsen@ tu-dresden.de
Participants receive up to 30 ECTS credits for completing tud.link/5emw64
the program. tud.link/af21a7

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