NYCU and TSMC Expand Semiconductor Talent Development Through Summer Courses

(中央社訊息服務20260617 15:51:42)As global demand for semiconductor talent continues to rise, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) is expanding its longstanding collaboration with TSMC through a summer third-semester program that provides students with earlier, more flexible access to semiconductor education.

The program, organized by NYCU’s Department of Microelectronics and supported by TSMC, will open course registration on June 25. In addition to NYCU students, the courses will be available to university students across Taiwan, creating broader opportunities for learners from diverse academic backgrounds to explore the semiconductor field during the summer break.

According to NYCU Dean of Academic Affairs Yong-Sheng Chen, the initiative reflects the university’s commitment to strengthening industry-aligned education while responding to growing workforce needs in advanced technologies. A total of 760 course seats will be offered this summer, enabling students to gain foundational and advanced knowledge in semiconductor-related disciplines. The program is open not only to students in engineering and science fields but also to those seeking interdisciplinary exposure to semiconductor technologies.

The summer curriculum includes nine courses covering key areas of semiconductor engineering: Circuit Theory, Logic Design, Electronics I, Electronics II, Electronics Laboratory, Differential Equations, Semiconductor Device Physics, Semiconductor Processing Technology, and Semiconductor Laboratory.

Ming-Dou Ker, Chair of the Department of Microelectronics, said the program was designed to allow students to systematically build semiconductor knowledge without affecting their regular academic-year schedules. “By making use of the summer months, students can engage with the core concepts and technologies that underpin the semiconductor industry while maintaining flexibility in their degree plans,” Ker said.

The program also serves students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. For those outside electrical engineering, electronics, or semiconductor-related disciplines, the courses provide an entry point into one of the world’s most strategically important industries while helping develop interdisciplinary expertise.

Students from the University System of Taiwan consortium may also count their coursework toward future applications for double majors or minors in NYCU’s semiconductor engineering programs.

For students already pursuing semiconductor-related degrees, the third-semester structure offers an opportunity to accelerate graduation planning and academic progression. Some students may be able to complete undergraduate degree requirements within three years, allowing them to pursue graduate studies or enter the workforce earlier.

The initiative builds upon NYCU’s extensive partnership with TSMC in semiconductor education. Together, the two organizations have established four TSMC-certified semiconductor programs, with industry experts and university faculty jointly participating in curriculum development and review to ensure alignment with evolving industry trends and practical workforce needs.

The summer program represents a further step in that collaboration, providing students with more flexible learning pathways while strengthening Taiwan’s semiconductor talent ecosystem.

As semiconductors become increasingly central to global technological development and economic competitiveness, demand for highly trained professionals continues to grow worldwide.

Through partnerships with industry leaders such as TSMC, NYCU aims to equip students with both rigorous academic training and a deeper understanding of emerging industry opportunities. More than 700 student enrollments are expected in this year’s summer program, helping cultivate the next generation of semiconductor talent and supporting the industry's long-term development.