National Taiwan University (NTU) has applied for approval to establish an international undergraduate program specializing in semiconductors starting from the next academic year, NTU president Chen Wen-chang (陳文章) said on Monday.
NTU is planning to become the first top university in the world to offer an undergraduate program dedicated to the study of semiconductors.
Offered through the International College, the Global Undergraduate Program in Semiconductors is to integrate resources from five other colleges at the university to cultivate understanding of basic sciences and engineering with a focus on semiconductors, NTU said.
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The four-year program taught in English would also include internship opportunities in Taiwan and two semesters of specialized research, it added.
NTU has already applied with the Ministry of Education to establish the program, and hopes to enroll 50 to 60 international students in its first year, Chen told a news conference in Taipei about plans for the school’s centennial in 2028.
At the event, Chen also announced the school’s goal of raising at least NT$2.5 billion (US$77.3 million) for an NTU Centennial Fund to expand physical and educational infrastructure.
The fund would mainly be used to attract and retain faculty, reward quality research, attract international students, motivate staff, offer study abroad, renovate facilities and create a more sustainable campus, NTU said.
For the fundraising drive, the university aims to attract 1,000 people to donate at least NT$1 million each, Chen said, adding that 106 people have already responded to the call.
It also hopes for at least 100 individuals or organizations to donate NT$10 million each by 2028, to be honored with the Centennial Contribution Award, Chen said.
The university also hopes to invite six to 10 Nobel winners to give lectures over the next five years, he said.
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