DEADLINE: 13 February 2025
The National University of Taiwan International College for the global undergraduate program in semiconductors (GUPS). Global Undergraduate Program in Semiconductors (GUPS) is a full English undergraduate program with a specialized focus on semiconductor technology. GUPS is currently in the enrollment process for undergraduate students for the September 2025 intake. This program is for students who are strong in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, as well as the subtopics of calculus, engineering mathematics, material science, and electrical engineering.
Semiconductors constitute the prevailing and future global technological trend, and Taiwan stands as a world leader in semiconductor technology, boasting a comprehensive upstream and downstream supply chain. GUPS aims to cultivate exceptional professionals with international expertise in semiconductors.
National Taiwan University is a national public research university in Taipei, Taiwan. The university consists of 11 colleges, 56 departments, 133 graduate institutes, about 60 research centers, and a school of professional education and continuing studies. NTU requires most of its undergraduate students to take a mandatory core curriculum, comprising Chinese, freshman English, physical education, and public service.
National Taiwan University is widely considered to be the best university in Taiwan. NTU was ranked 68th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2025, 187th worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, 203rd worldwide in the US News 2022-2023, and 201-300th worldwide in the ARWU 2022.
NTU alumni include many presidents of Taiwan, as well as Turing Award laureate Andrew Yao, and Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate Yuan T. Lee. NTU is affiliated with National Taiwan Normal University and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology as part of the NTU System.
STUDENT LIFE
As an NTU student, you will be spending the majority of your time on the Main Campus. Located in the heart of Taipei on 113 hectares, the Main Campus offers a comprehensive university experience for students. There are academic buildings, libraries, sports facilities, dormitories, restaurants, convenience stores, and even an experimental farm. You will have access to everything you need on campus as an NTU student. Furthermore, the campus’s central location in Taipei means that you also have easy access to the entirety of Taipei, and even Taiwan.
International students are prioritized for on-campus housing. There are several options and each dormitory provides a different experience. You can choose to live alone or have as many as 3 roommates. Furthermore, you can play pool workout, hang out in the lounge and more in the public areas of the dormitories.
There are a variety of dining options on campus. There are cafeterias near the dormitories and convenience stores are scattered through campus. NTU also has fast food chains like McDonald’s, MOS Burger, and KFC on-campus, with additional 10% discounts for NTU students. The vast array of choices of food on NTU campus and nearby means there is something for everyone.
With more than 400 student clubs, covering interests from business consulting to balloon art, NTU is a place to meet like-minded friends from Taiwan and beyond. If none of these clubs catch your eye, there is always the option of starting your own club. Many international students join cultural clubs where they find support and friendships. The NTU African Students Association is one to consider. These clubs participate in the annual NTU World Carnival Festival where they showcase cuisine and traditions from their home countries.
The NTU International Mentorship Program is a tailor-made summer internship program that connects international students with companies in Taiwan. It welcomes students from all backgrounds, including STEM subjects, business, and the humanities.
The NTU Career Center provides career aptitude assessments and consultation services and holds on-campus career fairs to connect students with recruiters each spring. The center also holds resume writing and interview workshops. Per government regulations, graduated overseas students can stay and work in Taiwan.
ELIGIBILITY
Eswatini citizen
Have completed form 5
English proficiency requirement (IELTS / CEFR / TOEIC / GEPT)
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can apply online on admissions.ntu.edu.tw; create an account, fill in your personal information, select the program, upload the required documents (including recommendation letters), and pay the application fee.
Study plan: no limitations on word count and format
Graduation certificate of highest degree awarded: students graduating in the current year shall submit a Provisional Graduation Certificate
English language certificate: B2 level in TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC / GEPT / Cambridge Main Suite/BULATS
Recommendation letters: The recommendation letters must be uploaded by the high school representative via the High School Representative system.
Pay the NTD 2,000 application fee
Upload all the required documents (including recommendation letters) and click the submission button by the deadline
For further information you may email ntugups@ntu.edu.tw / https://gups.ntu.edu.tw/
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