Start date:

September 2026

Application status:

Open

Duration:

Four years

Fee (per year):

International: 120,000 NTD Overseas Chinese: 60,000 NTD Hong Kong & Macao: 60,000 NTD

Location:

Taipei, Taiwan

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UP Semiconductors: Pioneering Technological Futures

In an era defined by unprecedented technological advancement, the demand for skilled professionals in semiconductor technology has never been more crucial. We are looking for students who are passionate about technology, curious about semiconductor science and desire to contribute to the forefront of innovation. Are you ready to explore limitless possibilities and shape the future of electronics? Apply to join the community.

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HOW TO APPLY
Check your student status

Go to Check Tool and find out which student status you are eligible to apply

The GUPS exclusively accepts applications from international, Overseas Chinese, HongKong, and Macao students.

Start your application online

For international students: go to the application portal, create an account, fill in your personal information, select the program, upload the required documents (including recommendation letters), make payment for the application fee

For overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macao students: find a recommender, after being recommended, follow the instructions sent via email, log in to the system, fill in personal information, select the program, upload required documents (including recommendation letters), make payment for the application fee

Submit your supporting documents

Study plan: no limitations on word count and format

Graduation certificate of highest degree awarded: students graduating in the current year shall submit a Provisional Graduation Certificate

English language certificate: B2 level in TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC / GEPT / Cambridge Main Suite/BULATS

Recommendation letters: The recommendation letters must be uploaded by the high school representative via the High School Representative system.

Pay the NTD 2,000 application fee

Upload all the required documents (including recommendation letters) and click the submission button by the deadline

Admissions decision

Follow the Important Dates

For international students: check the results on the application portal

For overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macao students: check your application results announced on the website

Respond to offer

IMPORTANT DATES

Unless otherwise stated, all deadlines and release times are at 4 pm (GMT+8) on the following dates. * First round applicants may find their results indicating “Postponed.” Such applicants can check their application results via the second round application system on the release day of the second round application.

2026 September Entry (Application is opened now!)

For International Students1st Round (2025-2026)2nd Round (2025-2026)
Online application startsOctober 1, 11am, 2025December 1, 11am, 2026
Online application deadlineNovember 13, 2025January 15, 2026
Admissions & scholarship decisions release dateJanuary 9, 2026April 8, 2026
Admitted students`s reply deadlineJanuary 16, 2026April 15, 2025
Final decisions release dateJanuary 9, 2026April 8, 2026
For Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macao Students
Online application startsAugust 4, 11 am, 2025
Online application deadlineSeptember 18, 4 pm, 2025
Admissions & scholarship decisions release dateNovember 27, 2025
Confirmation of acceptance deadlineDecember 4, 2025
Admission decisions for waitlisted applicants release dateDecember 11, 2025
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