Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) has launched a four-year Industry-Academia Collaboration Bachelor's Program (Overseas Youth Technical Training Program) for the 2027 academic year to cultivate young people with professional skills and international competitiveness. This program combines university coursework with practical internships in enterprises, aiming to achieve the goal of "working while studying and being employed upon graduation!"

I. Departments and Training Objectives

(I) Department of Mechanical Engineering: Smart Manufacturing, Precision Machinery and Automated Processing Technology.

(II) Department of Business Administration: Business Management, Smart Retail, Digital Marketing, Chain Store Management and Logistics Management.

II. Application Period

(I) Myanmar Region: November 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026.

(II) Other Regions: November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

III. Results Announcement: Announcement is scheduled before the end of June 2027. IV. Eligibility Requirements

(I) Overseas Chinese Student Status: Students of Chinese descent must have been born overseas and continuously resided there to date, or have recently resided overseas continuously for more than 6 years and obtained permanent or long-term residency in their country of residence.

(II) Age and Education: Applicants must be under 25 years of age (born after July 1, 2001) and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

(III) Chinese Language Proficiency: Applicants must have achieved a TOCFL (Test of Chinese as a Second Language) level A2 or above, or possess a graduation certificate/written test and proof of study hours from a Chinese school as specified in the application guidelines.

V. Application Method and Process

(I) Online Login and Selection of Choices: Please log in to the application website and select your choices. A maximum of 61 choices can be selected. (II) Application and Brochure Inquiry: https://coopstud.stust.edu.tw/4year or see the attached file.

(III) Submission of Hard Copy Forms: After completing the online application, print out the application form and departmental preference form, and submit them along with your identity document, graduation certificate, academic transcripts for the past 3 years, and proof of Chinese language proficiency to the Republic of China's overseas offices, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission's Overseas Chinese Education and Culture Service Center, or the designated sponsoring unit for review.

VI. School Contact Information

(I) School Address: No. 1, Nantai Street, Yongkang District, Tainan City 70101, Taiwan

(II) Official Website: https://www.stust.edu.tw/

(III) Admissions and International Affairs Contact Information:

Department of Mechanical Engineering: Director Lin Ru-li +886-6-2533131 #3500

Department of Business Administration: Director Wang Zi-li +886-6-2533131 #4500

Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs: Mr. Liao Dong-kun +886-6-2533131 #1601