Accelerated IC Design Lab Experience
This intensive IC design program condenses a full semester of laboratory training into a focused one-week experience. Participants engage in high-impact, hands-on lab sessions that cover the fundamental principles of integrated circuit design. Each day is structured around rigorous practical work, enabling students to apply theoretical concepts directly to real-world design challenges. Through this accelerated format, participants develop strong practical skills, refine their design approaches, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize circuit performance within a limited timeframe.
Industry Expert–Led Sessions
The program features specialized sessions taught by experienced industry professionals and research experts from leading semiconductor organizations. These lectures provide participants with first-hand insights into current industry practices, emerging technologies, and real-world challenges faced in semiconductor design and manufacturing. By learning directly from practitioners actively engaged in the field, students gain a deeper understanding of how academic knowledge is applied in industrial and research settings, as well as valuable perspectives on career pathways in the global semiconductor industry.
Joint Luncheon Talk
The Joint Luncheon Talk features three lunchtime industry sessions, conducted entirely in English, as part of the AISSM International Semiconductor Summer School.These sessions are designed to offer students industry-oriented technical sharing, career insights from international engineers, and direct, face-to-face interaction, including dedicated Q&A time.Through a relaxed luncheon setting, students will gain first-hand exposure to real-world semiconductor practices, global industry perspectives, and potential career pathways, while engaging closely with professionals from leading semiconductor companies.
Campus Tour
Participants will take part in a guided campus tour of National Cheng Kung University. During this 90-minute walking tour, students will visit several iconic landmarks across the campus, including the NCKU Museum, the Commemorative Main Gate, Gezhi Hall, the Physics Building Complex, and the scenic Engineering and Science Avenues. The tour offers an introduction to NCKU’s history, academic environment, and vibrant campus culture, while also showcasing key locations related to science and engineering education.
Institute Visit -Academia Sinica South Campus
Students will visit Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s leading national research institution, and tour selected facilities of the Research Center for Critical Issues (RCCI). The visit highlights advanced platforms in quantum optoelectronics fabrication and precision analysis, as well as solar cell research and measurement. Through this visit, students gain a snapshot of Taiwan’s frontier research infrastructure and its role in supporting advanced technology development.
Industry Visit: ASML
Participants will visit ASML to gain first-hand exposure to one of the world’s leading semiconductor equipment companies. The visit offers insights into advanced lithography technologies, industrial workflows, and the role of precision engineering in semiconductor manufacturing. Through on-site introductions and sharing sessions, students gain a deeper understanding of how cutting-edge equipment supports the global semiconductor ecosystem and future career opportunities.
TSRI at a VLSI & CAD Special Session
Participants will take part in a special lecture session delivered by research experts from TSRI as part of a VLSI design and computer-aided design (CAD)–focused academic event. The session highlights current research directions, advanced design methodologies, and practical challenges in modern integrated circuit design. Through expert presentations and technical sharing, students gain valuable insights into how VLSI design theories and CAD tools are applied in cutting-edge research and large-scale semiconductor projects, strengthening their understanding of both academic and industry-driven innovation.
Anping Culture & Coast
This itinerary introduces students to Tainan’s rich cultural heritage through hands-on experiences and guided exploration. Participants begin with an Anping Sword Lion painting DIY workshop and an Old Street walking tour, offering insight into local history, folk beliefs, and traditional architecture. In the afternoon, students take part in a milkfish-themed DIY experience and enjoy a relaxing walk along Yuguang Island, where coastal scenery and local fishing culture come together. This itinerary combines cultural storytelling, interactive activities, and seaside landscapes, making it an ideal introduction to the humanistic character of Tainan.
Sicao & Mazu
This itinerary highlights Tainan’s natural environment, religious heritage, and traditional industries. Students will experience the tranquil Sicao Green Tunnel, often referred to as Taiwan’s “Little Amazon,” and visit the Luerhmen Mazu Temple, one of the region’s most important religious sites. In the afternoon, participants join a guided visit to Tianyi Chinese Medicine, where they learn about herbal traditions and take part in a hands-on DIY activity related to traditional remedies. A well-rounded cultural experience combining ecology, spirituality, and craftsmanship.
Cultural Tour
Chinese Language Course
This Chinese language course focuses on practical oral communication for daily life in Taiwan, with reading and writing introduced as supporting skills. Through interactive listening and speaking activities set in real-life contexts, students learn essential vocabulary and grammar for everyday conversations. In addition to language training, the course encourages students to observe local culture and apply what they learn to share their experiences in Taiwan, culminating in a short presentation delivered in Chinese.
