The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has selected five key areas of national strength for the 2025 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program: Medical and Public Health, Semiconductor Technology, Regional and Cross-Strait Studies, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, and Climate Change Governance. In partnership with Taipei Medical University, National Taipei University of Technology, National Quemoy University, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and National Chung Hsing University, the program aims to share Taiwan’s expertise with emerging leaders across the region. We warmly invite young talents from all New Southbound Policy target countries, including Australia, to apply.
Program Duration: Scheduled to start from September 2025 and run through January 2026, lasting 5 months.
Eligibility and Number of Participants: Targeted at undergraduate and graduate students from universities in New Southbound Policy target countries, including Australia and New Zealand. Expected enrollment is 15 to 30 participants (subject to each university’s quota).
Subsidies: Awardees will receive round-trip airfare, pocket money, accommodation, insurance, course fees, and cultural experience activities.
Course Content: Professional courses in the five key areas mentioned above, Mandarin language instruction, company visits, workshops, and various Taiwanese cultural experience activities. We warmly welcome you to apply quickly! For more information and registration, please check the link in below
- Taipei Medical University (Medical and Public Health ) https://cee.tmu.edu.tw/Course/CourseSingle?courseid=QzExNDAwMDcz
- National Taipei University of Technology (Semiconductor Industry) https://cltc.ntut.edu.tw/p/412-1035-18018.php?Lang=en
- National Quemoy University (Regional and Cross-Strait Study) https://oica.nqu.edu.tw/p/405-1003-22971,c902.php?Lang=zh-tw
- National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security ) https://doc.google.com/forms/d/1wxgO_rSogP5EfblHomkaa5tJpZDt8Qpzygs6kRgVzo4/preview
- National Chung Hsing University (Climate Change Governance ) https://oiawp.nchu.edu.tw/2025-2026-nchu-new-southbound-policy-elite-study-program-application/ https://www.inter.chula.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NCHU_New_Southbound_Policy_Elite_Program.pdf