Applications are open for the Taipei Tech New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program 2025. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has established a prestigious “New Southbound Elite Training Program,” intended to promote New Taiwan’s Southbound Policy and enhance the economic and cultural exchanges with countries located in the South Pacific, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
The objective of the Elite study program is to expand diplomatic and economic cooperation, enhance talent development, deepen cross-strait exchange, and assist enterprises to expand in international markets. The duration of the study elite program is 5 months, which is scheduled to take place in one of the prestigious institutions, “National Taiperi University of Technology” from September 2025 to January 2026.
The program is exclusively designed for outstanding sophomore to senior university students from the Indo-Pacific to study in Taiwan and have an opportunity to explore the diverse culture of Taiwan. The program offers hands-on training in AI & Semiconductor along with Chinese language courses. The Government of Taiwan offers comprehensive financial support to cover Air ticket, living expenses, housing, insurance, and much more that we will discuss later in this post.Â
The SouthBound Elite training program does not charge any application fee while applying for the program. The application submission is online – interested individuals need to submit their application before July 4th, 2025. This is your chance to immerse yourself in Taiwanese rich culture; therefore, don’t miss out. Read more details about the program below.
Taipei Tech New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program 2025 Details
- Country: Taiwan
- Location: National Taipei University of Technology
- Open for: Citizens from New Southbound Policy countries
- Dates: September 2025 to January 2026
- Duration: 5 Months
- Application Deadline: July 4th, 2025
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Coverage
The Government of Taiwan offers comprehensive financial support to the participants, which includes:
- A travel allowance of NTD 15,000Â to cover air travel tickets
- A Monthly allowance of NTD 10,000 to cover living expenses
- A housing allowance of NTD 15,000
- Allowance for student insurance NTD 3,300
- Language courses covered
- Semiconductor Courses
- Participation in Workshops
- Enterprise and Field trip costs
Program Main Objectives
- Strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation with participating countries
- Equip young talent with multilingual abilities
- Strengthen the cooperation in the areas such as education, culture, and economics
- Cultivate individuals with cross-cultural communication skills
Course Curriculum
The program offers students with Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor with Chinese language courses that are being offered by the Taipei University of Technology and the Chinese Language Training Center:
Structure:
- Semiconductor: (9 Credits – 162 Hours)
- Workshop: (2 days workshop)
- Chinese Language: (144 hours)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit applications:
- Individuals from Southbound Policy countries are invited to apply
- The program is designed for sophomore to senior university students
- Applicants must not be citizens of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau
- Have not received any financial support from the Taiwanese government, educational organizations, or institutes
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New Southbound Policy Countries:
Applicants from the following countries are eligible to apply;
- Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Vietnam, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Australia, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Nepal, Laos, Bangladesh, and Bhutan
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | July 4th, 2025 |
| Online Interview | July 9th – 18th, 2025 |
| Issuance of Admission Letter | July 24th – 28th, 2025 |
| Visa Application | August 2025 |
| Arrival | September 1st – 7th, 2025 |
| Program Timeline | September 8th, 2025 – January 9th, 2026 |
Required Documents
You need to prepare the following documents for the application form:
- Passport copy
- Proof of enrollment in the institute
- Resume/CV
- Proof of English proficiency
- One-page study plan
- Self-introduction one-minute video
How to Apply for Taipei Tech Southbound Elite Program 2025?
The application process is online via the official Taipei Tech portal – visit the official link below to apply:
