{"id":16932,"date":"2026-09-21T08:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T00:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iee.mcu.edu.tw\/?p=16932"},"modified":"2026-09-21T08:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T00:45:54","slug":"the-international-masters-program-in-semiconductor-engineering-at-ming-chuan-university-is-now-accepting-applications-for-spring-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iee.mcu.edu.tw\/en\/16932\/","title":{"rendered":"The International Master\u2019s Program in Semiconductor Engineering at Ming Chuan University is now accepting applications for Spring 2027!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x-text e2994-12 m2b6-11 m2b6-14 m2b6-15\">\n<p><b>Ming Chuan University<\/b> proudly collaborates with <b>ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.<\/b> \u2014 the world\u2019s leading provider of semiconductor packaging and testing services. ASE is at the forefront of <strong>digital transformation<\/strong>, <strong>smart manufacturing<\/strong>, and <strong>environmentally sustainable technologies<\/strong>\u2014driving the global shift toward a green economy.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The International Master\u2019s Degree Program in Semiconductor Engineering is designed to cultivate next-generation engineers who can excel in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry. Through MCU\u2019s academic excellence and ASE\u2019s cutting-edge industrial resources, students gain both strong theoretical foundations and hands-on professional experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Semiconductors are a key strategic industry for the nation. In response to the rapid development of the semiconductor industry and the growing demand for high-level professional talent, the <strong>Department of Electrical Engineering<\/strong> at Ming Chuan University, in collaboration with ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd., has established the International Master Program for Semiconductor Talent Development (New Program Model).<br \/>\nThis program emphasizes a balanced integration of theory and practice, providing a professional learning environment closely connected with industry. Its goal is to cultivate semiconductor professionals with strong international competitiveness and to support the sustainable development of Taiwan\u2019s semiconductor, electronics, and information and communications technology (ICT) industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The admission objectives of this program are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Taiwan\u2019s Semiconductor Competitiveness<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To cultivate semiconductor professionals with solid technical expertise and an international perspective, thereby enhancing Taiwan\u2019s critical position in the global semiconductor industry chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementing Industry\u2013Academia Collaboration and Integrating Theory with Practice<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To integrate academic coursework with practical industry training, enabling students to develop both strong theoretical foundations and industry-ready practical skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultivating Innovative and Interdisciplinary Technology Talent<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To nurture semiconductor professionals with innovative thinking and strong problem-solving abilities, thereby promoting technological innovation and industrial upgrading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responding to Industry Needs and Alleviating Talent Shortages<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To address workforce demands in the semiconductor industry by rapidly cultivating and supplying high-quality professional talent to effectively support industrial development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x-anchor-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ase.aseglobal.com\/\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">ASE Official Website<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x-anchor-content\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-16 m2b6-11 m2b6-12 m2b6-16\"><strong>Program Details<\/strong><\/div>\n<hr class=\"x-line e2994-17 m2b6-1c\" \/>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-18 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-19 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Language of Instruction<\/b><\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Campus<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Taoyuan Campus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Target Students<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>15 Japanese Students<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Admission Term<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Spring 2027 (February Semester)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-22 m2b6-11 m2b6-12 m2b6-17\"><strong>Curriculum Overview<\/strong><\/div>\n<hr class=\"x-line e2994-23 m2b6-1c\" \/>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-24 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-25 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<ol>\n<li><b>Professional Course Module:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>2 required professional courses (6 credits)<\/li>\n<li>At least 4 elective professional courses (12 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Internship Course Module:<\/b> 6 courses, 18 credits (mainly in the 2nd year), or take up to 18 elective credits as a substitute for the internship.<\/li>\n<li><b>Master\u2019s Thesis:<\/b> 0 credits<\/li>\n<li><b>Mandarin Course Module:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>6 hours\/week of Mandarin tutoring in the 1st year<\/li>\n<li>TOCFL A2 level required before internship eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Students with TOCFL B1 or above are exempt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-28 m2b6-11 m2b6-12 m2b6-18\"><strong>Fixed Semester Expenses (in NTD)<\/strong><\/div>\n<hr class=\"x-line e2994-29 m2b6-1c\" \/>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-30 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-31 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amount<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuition &amp; Fees<\/td>\n<td>54,752<\/td>\n<td>Subject to annual adjustment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Insurance Fee<\/td>\n<td>4,956<\/td>\n<td>6-month coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dormitory<\/td>\n<td>16,000<\/td>\n<td>Off-campus options available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-35 m2b6-11 m2b6-12 m2b6-19\"><strong>Application Timeline<\/strong><\/div>\n<hr class=\"x-line e2994-36 m2b6-1c\" \/>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-37 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-38 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<p><b>Spring 2027 Admission:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>September 15 to October 15, 2026<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Apply online at<a href=\"http:\/\/apply.mcu.edu.tw\/\"> the MCU Application Website<br \/>\n<\/a>Select: Master\u2019s Program \u2192 English-Taught \u2192 Department of Electrical Engineering (International Program)<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-41 m2b6-11 m2b6-12 m2b6-1a\"><strong>Program Benefits<\/strong><\/div>\n<hr class=\"x-line e2994-42 m2b6-1c\" \/>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-43 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-44 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Academic Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tuition<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Monthly Stipend<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Remarks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1st Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Pay full tuition upfront; subsidy supported by NDC<\/td>\n<td>NT$10,000\/month<\/td>\n<td>Offered by ASE Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2nd Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Pay full tuition upfront; subsidy supported by NDC<\/td>\n<td>NT$29,500\/month<\/td>\n<td>Internship + Thesis Writing (bound by ASE contract)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-47 m2b6-11 m2b6-12 m2b6-17\"><strong>Job Opportunities<\/strong><\/div>\n<hr class=\"x-line e2994-48 m2b6-1c\" \/>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-49 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-50 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<p>Graduates must sign a <b>two-year employment contract<\/b> with ASE Group, endorsed by a guarantor.<br \/>\nUpon graduation, students may work as <b>Process Engineers<\/b>, responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Process planning<\/li>\n<li>Yield improvement<\/li>\n<li>New process development<\/li>\n<li>Material integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Attachments:<\/p>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-57 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-anchor-content\">\n<div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/semi.mcu.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/11\/ASE-Recruitment-Complete-Version_20251113%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%88%E5%85%89%E5%B0%88%E7%8F%AD.pdf\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Program Overview<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-61 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-anchor-content\">\n<div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/semi.mcu.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/11\/Ming-Chuan-University-International-Masters-Program-in-Semiconductor-Engineering-Course-Planning.pdf\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Course Planning<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-63 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-anchor-content\">\n<div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iee.mcu.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2023\/03\/%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F%E7%AB%AF-MCU-On-Line-Application-Procedure%E5%BB%B6%E6%9C%9F%E7%94%B3%E8%AB%8B-1110309_compressed.pdf\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Online Application Procedure<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-67 m2b6-11 m2b6-12 m2b6-19\"><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/div>\n<hr class=\"x-line e2994-68 m2b6-1c\" \/>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-69 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k m2b6-n\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-70 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\"><b>Semiconductor Applications Program<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x-row e2994-71 m2b6-4 m2b6-5 m2b6-6 m2b6-8 m2b6-e m2b6-g\">\n<div class=\"x-row-inner\">\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-72 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-73 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<p>\u00a0Prof. Sheng-Cheng Yeh<br \/>\n\u2709\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:peteryeh@mail.mcu.edu.tw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peteryeh@mail.mcu.edu.tw<\/a><br \/>\n\ud83d\udcde +886-3-3507001 Ext. 3393<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-74 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-k\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-75 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<p>Ms. Wei-Mei Sun<br \/>\n\u2709\ufe0f<a href=\"mailto:wmsun@mail.mcu.edu.tw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> wmsun@mail.mcu.edu.tw<\/a><br \/>\n\ud83d\udcde +886-3-3507001 Ext. 3394<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x-col e2994-76 m2b6-i m2b6-j m2b6-m m2b6-n m2b6-o\">\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-77 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\"><b>International Student Admission Office<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x-text e2994-78 m2b6-11 m2b6-14\">\n<ul>\n<li>Asia Admission: <a href=\"mailto:ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw<\/a> |<br \/>\n+886-3-3507001 Ext. 3704 \/ 3703<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam, India, Philippines, Singapore &amp; 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ASE is at the forefront of digital transformation, smart manufacturing, and environmentally sustainable technologies\u2014driving the global shift toward a green economy. 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