2025 NCHU Semiconductor summer school

2025 NCHU Semiconductor summer school

Program Duration: August 11 – August 22, 2025 (2 weeks)
Location：Applied Science & Technology Building, i-CAST, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan

Program Overview
Join this two-week intensive summer program and explore the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor technologies. This program combines in-depth lectures and practical hands-on sessions, designed for students in science and engineering fields.

Program Schedule

Week 1	Morning 9-12am  Lecture	Afternoon 2-5pm Hand-on
Day 1	Introduction to Semiconductors(I)	Lab Tour in iCAST/ Circuits with Arduino(I)
Day 2	IC Design	Circuits with Arduino(II)
Day 3	Semiconductor Materials	Photomask Design & Pattering Sample Preparation Techniques
Day 4	Thin Film Technology	Lithography, Etching & Deposition Processes
Day 5	Solar Cell Semiconductor Devices	Optical Microscope (OM) & Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

 

Week 2	Morning 9-12am Lecture	Afternoon 2-5pm Hand-on
Day 6	Green Technology	Packaging and Testing
Day7	Green Manufacturing	Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Day 8	Semiconductor Manufacturing	Packaging & Testing application (ICPMS)
Day 9	Semiconductor Devices	Cultural Visit: National Museum of Natural Science (NMNS) –“ TSMC Semiconductor World “ Visit
Day 10	Future Semiconductor Technologies	Lab Report and Group Presentations

Eligibility：

1. Current junior/senior undergraduate or graduate students in science and engineering fields.
2. Limited to 30 participants.

Scholarship
We provide partial scholarships for eligible participants. Each student may receive a tuition waiver (NT$10,000) ,  Accommodation subsidy: up to NTD 10,000, applicable only for students staying in NCHU dormitories from August 10 to 23, 2025. Students who choose to arrange their own lodging will need to cover those costs independently. Flight subsidy: up to NTD 15,000.
(*Final decision at the discretion of the organizing center).

Self-Funded Expenses

• Tuition Fee: NT$10,000 (waived for students from partner universities).
• Accommodation Fee: NT$10,000. （The on-campus accommodation fee）
• Other Costs: Airfare, visa, travel insurance, meals, and personal expenses are self-funded.

Application Requirements
  1.Completed application form.
  2.Letter certifying student’s enrollment at their home university.
  3.Proof of English proficiency: TOEIC score of 600 or above (or equivalent certification).

      (If the students do not have a TOEIC score, they may still apply by submitting alternative documents to demonstrate their English proficiency. This can include:
Other standardized English test scores (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent); or
A letter from their department head or a faculty advisor confirming that the student has sufficient English ability to participate in a program taught entirely in English.
We are happy to accept such documentation in lieu of TOEIC, as long as it provides a clear indication that the student can follow English-medium instruction.)

 

Application Process

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: May 31 , 2025
• Notification of Results: June 15, 2025

Additional Information

• The program will be conducted entirely in English. Participants must have an English proficiency level of TOEIC 600 or above.
• This program offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge semiconductor technologies and experience Taiwan's vibrant culture.

For any inquiries, feel free to contact us at icast@dragon.nchu.edu.tw. We look forward to welcoming you to NCHU!