As global supply chains undergo restructuring, emerging markets in ASEAN and South Asia are rapidly rising in prominence. In response to this trend, both the Taiwanese government and private sector are proactively making strategic plans to strengthen trade and investment ties with these regions, aiming to foster more diversified and flexible international collaborations. To support this goal, the government has introduced a range of policies to encourage international talent to stay in Taiwan, such as the “New Southbound Policy” and enhanced population and immigration strategies. Meanwhile, businesses are also actively participating by signing industry-academia collaboration agreements with universities, offering internships at top Taiwanese companies for international students. These initiatives not only attract more foreign talent to study in Taiwan but also create a win-win situation for all parties involved.

To align with the National Development Council’s strategy to expand talent recruitment and to heed industry recommendations to attract and retain international students educated in Taiwan, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has established the International Master’s Program in Information. This program aims to recruit outstanding students from around the world and is taught entirely in English to eliminate language barriers that might otherwise discourage students from studying in Taiwan.

To further enhance the appeal of studying in Taiwan for top global talent, the program offers generous scholarships and internship opportunities at leading Taiwanese companies. Scholarships include full coverage of tuition and fees for two years, along with a monthly living stipend of NT$10,000. These benefits are designed to ease the financial burden for international students, enabling them to focus fully on their studies. Starting from the second year, students will have the opportunity to undertake short-term internships with top-tier companies in Taiwan, gaining valuable experience that bridges theory and practice and enhances their competitiveness in the job market.

NYCU’s International Master’s Program in Information has already formed partnerships with many of Taiwan’s leading enterprises, including MediaTek, Arcadyan, ASUS, Taiwan Mobile, Edimax, Phison, and Silicon Motion. These collaborations serve as a strong incentive for international students to remain in Taiwan. Students’ research topics during their graduate studies are closely aligned with the core technologies of these partner companies, enabling a smooth transition from academia to employment. Upon graduation, students can seamlessly begin working at these partner companies as full-time employees, making the pathway from graduation to employment both efficient and secure. After returning to their home countries, successful international alumni can also serve as vital bridges between Taiwanese enterprises and international markets, helping businesses expand abroad while bringing Taiwan’s IT technologies and industry expertise back to their own countries—thereby strengthening bilateral technological cooperation.

Through the International Master’s Program in Information, NYCU not only supports national policy goals related to cultivating global talent but also actively builds a high-level international talent pool for Taiwan’s tech industry. By offering scholarships and internship opportunities, the program effectively lowers the barriers for students around the world to pursue advanced education in Taiwan, while also providing stable career development prospects. As Taiwan continues to deepen its engagement with the global community, these outstanding international students—whether they choose to remain in Taiwan or return home after their studies—will play a crucial role in driving international collaboration in the tech industry, injecting new vitality into regional economic and industrial development. NYCU’s efforts will further solidify Taiwan’s competitive edge in the global race for tech talent and help realize long-term, mutually beneficial outcomes.