Educational Philosophy & Features
Ming Chi University of Science and Technology (MCUT) is an industry-academic R&D-oriented university of science and technology. Our academic philosophy emphasizes pragmatic research, a "Diligence and Simplicity" attitude, engineering ethics, and the integration of theory and practice. Grounded in this philosophy, the Bachelor Program of Semiconductor Materials and Fabrication (SMF) builds a solid theoretical foundation on campus and implements a full-year off-campus internship to cultivate professional talent for the semiconductor industry. To expand the talent pool, the College of Environment and Resources integrates students from Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical/Electronic Engineering backgrounds. The curriculum provides foundational courses in materials engineering, chemical engineering, environmental safety and health, and semiconductor manufacturing, alongside a high proportion of practical courses, aiming to foster interdisciplinary expertise and prepare graduates for manufacturing and environmental protection roles across the semiconductor supply chain.
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Program Origins
Semiconductor technology integrates electrical, electronic, chemical, materials, environmental engineering, and computer science into a cross-disciplinary applied science. Since its inception in 1947, rapid technological advancement has made semiconductors a vital backbone of Taiwan's economy. Taiwan currently ranks 1st worldwide in semiconductor manufacturing (foundry) and IC packaging and testing, 2nd in IC design, and 4th in memory products. Looking forward, Taiwan strives to maintain its global leadership position.
However, the industry faces an increasingly severe talent shortage. Relying solely on foreign talent cannot sustain long-term growth; moreover, as global competition intensifies, nations are strengthening protection over their technical talent. Autonomous cultivation of local talent and teams is the true foundation for sustained industry growth. Furthermore, a major cause of the talent shortage is the gap between academic training and industry expectations. Closing this academic-industry gap to meet market demands is key to securing Taiwan's tech talent supply chain and maintaining semiconductor competitiveness.
To address these challenges, the SMF program was established with three primary objectives:
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Educational Goals
To cultivate semiconductor materials and manufacturing technology professionals equipped with specialized knowledge, communication skills, humanities literacy, teamwork spirit, social responsibility, and interdisciplinary integration capabilities.
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Program Highlights
Comprehensive Scope:Covers chemical engineering and materials fields while incorporating circular economy and sustainable manufacturing topics (including environmental safety and health). It addresses key industry roles across process, equipment, facility, and quality assurance (QA).
Updated Curriculum Structure:Balances traditional electronic technology training with an increased emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable manufacturing, and circular economy principles required by global standards.
Interdisciplinary Training:Dedicated to cultivating cross-disciplinary professionals capable of applying advanced engineering solutions to high-tech manufacturing and environmental sustainability challenges.
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Student Recruitment Tracks & Focus
Chemical Engineering Track: Focuses on manufacturing technology expertise.
Mechanical Engineering Track: Focuses on engineering drafting skills and equipment knowledge.
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Track:Focuses on electronic components, computing, and communications fundamentals.
Upon admission, students continue to deepen their expertise in semiconductor process operations, equipment maintenance, facility management, quality assurance, and environmental protection, while acquiring skills in big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). Graduates are well-prepared not only for IC manufacturing enterprises, but also for upstream and downstream supporting sectors—such as chemical materials, instrumentation, and packaging/testing—or pollution prevention design roles that advance sustainable semiconductor development.