Introducing the NPTU iSMART Programs

● Taiwan is to allocate US$162.5 million over five years to attract international students who would stay after graduation. Under the policy, NPTU and businesses will jointly introduce new academic programs to attract students from partner universities.  

● NPTU has College of Management (8 departments), Computer Science (5 departments), Education (4 departments and 1 institute), Liberal Arts and Social Science (8 departments), Science (5 departments and 2 programs) and International (2 programs).

● Students who enroll in the programs can also apply for scholarships from the Taiwanese government and internship stipends from businesses.

● NPTU would focus on attracting partner university students who are seeking dual degrees. Students would spend two to three years studying in home university and one to two years in NPTU, and they would be awarded college degrees in both universities.

● Students who plan to study science, technology, engineering, mathematics, finance and semiconductors would be the top priority.

● Students should be able to focus on their studies with the benefits, which include one-way air ticket, tuition fees, stipend and job opportunities, etc. Terms and conditions applied.

● Students will be required to remain in Taiwan and work at the corporation for at least two years after graduating, or must repay scholarship funds and sponsorship if they choose not to stay in Taiwan for another two years after graduation.