The visit of the delegation from National Chung Cheng University (Taiwan) to the University of Science (VNUHCM), not only promotes international cooperation but also opens up opportunities for research collaboration and the development of education in advanced scientific and engineering fields, while offering attractive scholarship programmes and career opportunities for international students.

On 4th March, a delegation from the College of Engineering, National Chung Cheng University (NCCU), Taiwan, visited and worked with the VNUHCM-University of Science. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to promote international cooperation and academic exchange between the two institutions, with a focus on expanding research collaboration and developing education in advanced engineering sciences.

The delegation from NCCU included the following key leadership members:

• Prof. Guo-En Chang – Vice Dean of the College of Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Manufacturing and Measurement;
• Prof. Pai-Chen Lin – Head of the Education and Training Division (AIM-HI), Faculty of Advanced Manufacturing and Measurement, and Executive Director of the Master’s Programme in Advanced Manufacturing Systems;
• Prof. Yong-Song Chen – Head of the International Cooperation and Exchange Division (AIM-HI), Faculty of Advanced Manufacturing and Measurement.

Representatives from the VNUHCM-University of Science who attended the welcoming session included:

• Assoc. Prof. Ngô Đại Nghiệp – Head of the External Relations Office;
• Dr. Đặng Lê Khoa – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications;
• Dr. Nguyễn Quang Khôi – Faculty of Physics – Engineering Physics.

During the visit, the NCCU delegation presented the university’s education programmes and highlighted significant research activities, especially those offering scholarship opportunities for international students. The university’s academic programmes not only provide high-quality courses but also open up career opportunities with partner companies in Taiwan. Some notable details about the scholarship and education programmes include:

• Full scholarships of up to $4,500 per year, covering tuition fees and on-campus accommodation for international students.
• An International Master Programme in Smart Manufacturing that combines academic training with employment in businesses immediately after graduation. Students focus on academic training and research to earn a master’s degree within 1-2 years, with scholarships from the Taiwanese government and partner companies of up to $3,000 per year. After graduation, students are required to work for partner companies in Taiwan, such as Chenbro Micom, Hiwin Technologies, Syntec Technology, or Hephas Energy, for a period corresponding to the number of years they received the scholarship. Note: applicants must meet the required English proficiency level and have basic Chinese language skills to receive the scholarship for the first year, and must reach A2-level Chinese to continue receiving the scholarship in subsequent years.
• PhD research scholarships of up to $1,250 per year for students pursuing in-depth research.
• Research and teaching assistant programmes under the supervision of professors, with support of more than $250 per month.
• Internships (no tuition/registration fee) with scholarships of up to $400 per month (including on-campus accommodation) lasting from 8 to 25 weeks for third-year students and graduate students in fields such as computer science, chemical engineering, information engineering, and electronics and telecommunications.

In addition to scholarships and education programmes, both parties discussed opportunities for joint research collaboration, organising conferences, academic seminars, and experience exchange in advanced science and technology fields.

This visit not only provided an opportunity to discuss academic programmes but also facilitated VNUHCM-University of Science‘s students and faculty in gaining access to advanced research and technologies. Moreover, the establishment of a long-term collaborative relationship between the two institutions could lead to various joint research projects in the future, expanding international collaboration and career development opportunities for students in the region.

The outcomes from this visit will continue to promote academic exchanges and strengthen the foundation for research and training cooperation between the two universities, contributing to the enhancement of education quality and scientific research on both sides. Through this visit, the cooperation between the two institutions is becoming clearer, contributing to the development of education and scientific research in both countries, while also improving the quality of training and research capacity at universities in the region.

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