Lectures in Southern Vietnam on Taiwan’s Semiconductor Education Attract More Than 1,200 Students & Teachers
As global demand for semiconductors and AI continues to grow, Vietnam like other countries across the region is accelerating digital transformation and investing in workforce development. Digital transformation in Vietnam is driving a demand for skilled professionals in semiconductor manufacturing and AI-related fields. Taiwan, which has a globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem and strong connections between industry and academia, is expanding its education and skilled workforce training related engagement with Vietnam.
In March and April 2026, Lin Wei-Chih 林韋至, Educational Counsellor at the Education Division of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education in Ho Chi Minh City, visited key provinces in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam and gave a series of lectures on Emerging Technologies and Study Opportunities in Taiwan. The lectures attracted more than 1,200 students and members of academic staff at five universities: Can Tho University, Tra Vinh University, Dong Thap University, An Giang University, and Vinh Long University of Technology Education.
Counsellor Lin’s lectures focused on the fundamentals of chip manufacturing and how Taiwan’s higher education system is closely connected with industry practice. He gave students at each university a clearer understanding of Taiwan’s role in the global technology supply chain, together with practical information about studying in Taiwan, including Mandarin language preparation.
The students were very interested in Taiwan’s advanced semiconductor processes and AI applications, and asked questions about admission pathways, and scholarships to study in Taiwan, and related career prospects. Academic staff members expressed interest in future cooperation, including interdisciplinary programs in computer science and semiconductors, and expanded staff and student exchanges.
In response to the students’ questions, Counsellor Lin gave details of two major Ministry of Education scholarship programs: Taiwan Scholarships—to undertake a degree at any level, and the Huayu Enrichment Scholarships—to study Mandarin Chinese for up to a year. He then spoke about the International Industrial Talents Education Special Program (the INTENSE Program). The INTENSE Program is designed to recruit international students and develop a pool of skilled STEM, semiconductor, and finance professionals to meet the demands of Taiwan’s growing high-tech industries. It combines resources from the government, industries, and educational institutions and has a comprehensive support system. It integrates academic study with opportunities for hands-on learning with industry partners and offers participating students scholarships and living expenses, and guaranteed employment opportunities in Taiwan after graduation.
Counsellor Lin pointed out that Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem is globally competitive and plays a key role in technological development. Studying in Taiwan offers academic training combined with close exposure to international industry trends, and opportunities to build long-term career competitiveness.
The lectures were all well-received and are helping to bridge information gaps between Vietnamese students and Taiwan’s higher education system, attract more international students, and expand technology development related cooperation between Taiwan and Vietnam.
