General Information

The Taiwanese government proudly introduces the INTENSE Program, a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen industrial-academic collaboration and attract top international talent to pursue degrees in Taiwan. This program offers a unique blend of government scholarships, enterprise-sponsored stipends, and a supportive campus environment to ensure an enriching educational experience.

Program Benefits

• Enterprise-Sponsored Scholarships:
– Monthly living allowance of at least NTD 10,000 during on-campus study
– Internship stipend no less than Taiwan’s basic wage during off-campus internships

• Taiwan Government Scholarships:
– Covers administrative expenses (up to NTD 10,000) for first-time arrivals
– Provides a one-way plane ticket to Taiwan (up to NTD 9,000)
– Covers up to two years of tuition and miscellaneous fees (up to NTD 50,000 per semester)
– Employment Obligation Upon Graduation
– Recipients of both enterprise-sponsored and Taiwan government scholarships are required to work in Taiwan for a duration equivalent to their scholarship period.

Language Requirement

• For Chinese-taught Programs:
A minimum of A2 level in Chinese proficiency (TOCFL) is required for the application
B1 level required by the third semester for second-year scholarship eligibility

• For English-taught Programs:
A minimum CEFR B1 English proficiency (TOEIC 550+) is required for application
A2 level in Chinese (TOCFL) required by the third semester for continued scholarship eligibility

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