Applications for the ‘Semiconductor Talent Incubation Programme’ (STIPT) in Taiwan for the summer semester 2026 are open until 30 May. 

The Saxon-Taiwanese programme is a joint initiative of the Free State of Saxony (SMWK), TU Dresden and TSMC. The six-month Semiconductor Talent Incubation Programme Taiwan combines a study programme in the semiconductor sector with practical training at TSMC.

From March to June 2026, the programme participants will study a course programme designed by TSMC at the National Taiwan University.

This will be followed by two months of practical training at the Newcomer Training Centre & Fab at TSMC (Taichung). Up to 28 ECTS credits can be credited for the entire programme.

The selected candidates will receive a living allowance in addition to the tuition and programme fees.

This programme is open to students who are pursuing a degree in a STEM subject and are enrolled in full-time studies at the participating Saxon universities:

• from the 4th semester of a BA programme
• in an MA programme
• in a diploma programme (half of the study period must have been completed)

Application deadline: 31 May 2025

Further information and application: www.leo.tu-dresden.de