Following a working session and the signing of a cooperation agreement with the International College of Semiconductor Technology at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University on 5 August, the delegation from VNUHCM–University of Science continued working with National Tsing Hua University and National Central University on 6 and 7 August 2026. The activities focused on education and training, research, and human resource development in semiconductor technology.
At National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), the HCMUS delegation held discussions with representatives from the College of Semiconductor Research (CoSR), the Department of Electrical Engineering, units within EECS and TSRI, WBG Lab, and several relevant research groups. Discussions covered areas of expertise, research priorities, and opportunities for collaboration between research groups in semiconductor technology, integrated circuit design, and semiconductor materials.
Student exchange opportunities were among the key topics discussed during the working session. Representatives from NTHU introduced opportunities for HCMUS students to participate in academic exchange programmes and explore pathways towards Master’s-level study at NTHU, subject to the university’s admission procedures and supervisory requirements. NTHU also provided information on scholarship opportunities funded by TSMC for students meeting programme eligibility requirements.
Following the discussions, the HCMUS delegation toured laboratory facilities at NTHU, gaining an insight into equipment used for semiconductor material fabrication, processing, and characterisation. The visit provided further reference for the planning, organisation, and operation of laboratory facilities supporting education and research in semiconductor technology.
On 7 August, the delegation continued the programme at National Central University (NCU), with a focus on postgraduate education and training in semiconductor technology. HCMUS and NCU signed a joint Master’s training programme under a 1+1 model, under which students will spend one year at HCMUS and one year at NCU. Students who participate in and are admitted to the programme may have access to scholarship opportunities funded by businesses during the course of study.
As part of the programme at NCU, the HCMUS delegation visited the Department of Optics and Photonics, including a cleanroom for semiconductor fabrication and facilities for LED chip packaging and testing. The visit provided an opportunity to gain further insight into infrastructure, research processes, fabrication, and testing of semiconductor products at an institution with strengths in photonics and semiconductor technology.
The series of activities in Taiwan from 5 to 7 August 2026 contributed to strengthening cooperation between HCMUS and partners with established strengths in semiconductor technology. Through working sessions, academic exchanges, and visits to research infrastructure, HCMUS has gained a stronger foundation for developing concrete collaborations in education and training, scientific research, faculty and student exchange, and engagement with the semiconductor industry ecosystem.
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