QHow is the INTENSE Program different from other scholarship programs in Taiwan?
There are three distinctive features about INTENSE Program:
- Focusing on STEM, finance, and semiconductor fields.
- Strong Industry-Academia Collaboration: Partner companies offer scholarships and internship opportunities, and also guarantee employment after graduation.
- Higher Language Requirements: Applicants for English-taught programs must have at least CEFR B1 level, while those applying for Chinese-taught programs must hold at least TOCFL A2. In both cases, students must achieve a higher-level language certification before the start of the next academic year.
QWhich universities in Taiwan are participating in the INTENSE Program?
Participating universities vary each semester. You can check our website or the INTACT Base websites around April - May and November - December each year for the latest updates.
QAm I eligible to apply for the INTENSE Program?
If you are a current undergraduate, master's, or PhD student - or a graduate - you may apply, provided you meet the language requirements. However, each university and partner company may have different eligibility criteria, and final admission decisions are made by them.
QWhat should I prepare before applying?
QWhen can I apply for the INTENSE Program?
Applications for the fall semester open in April - May of the same year.
Applications for the spring semester open in November - December of the previous year.
Please check our official website or the INTACT Base websites during those periods for the most up-to-date application information
Applications for the spring semester open in November - December of the previous year.
Please check our official website or the INTACT Base websites during those periods for the most up-to-date application information
QWhere can I learn Chinese?
The INTACT Bases offers free Mandarin learning resources. After registering on the website, you can access learning videos and study at your own pace.
- Mandarin Courses (INTACT Base - Indonesia)
- Mandarin Courses (INTACT Base - Vietnam)
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Mandarin Courses (INTACT Base - Philippines)
QWhat is my liability in this program?
The company sponsors your scholarship during your study period; therefore, you are obligated to work for the company after graduation in accordance with the scholarship terms.