Undergraduate Semiconductor technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are opening up new avenues for scientific and technological advancement, while creating a growing demand for professionals with strong technical expertise and the ability to thrive in international environments. Against this backdrop, the Semiconductor × Artificial Intelligence × Mandarin Summer Program at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) provided four students from Can Tho University (CTU) with an opportunity to explore advanced technologies while broadening their understanding of Taiwanese culture. Held from August 10 to 21, 2026, the program included two students from the College of Engineering and two from the College of Information and Communication Technology.
Over the two-week program, CTU students explored various aspects of semiconductor technology, including semiconductor physics, fabrication processes and equipment, and very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design. In addition, specialized sessions on AI applications in robotics and healthcare, as well as the integration of AI and the Internet of Things (AIoT), broadened their understanding of the potential applications of these technologies across a range of fields. The academic sessions were complemented by visits to the TSMC Museum of Innovation and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). These visits offered students valuable insights into Taiwan’s research and development ecosystem and its technological innovation landscape, while helping them connect academic knowledge with real-world industrial applications.
Four CTU students confidently engage in academic exchanges with international students during the program
The learning experience extended beyond technology. Through Mandarin language classes and activities introducing Taiwanese culture, students explored distinctive aspects of local life and artistic traditions, including tea culture, paper-cutting, traditional calligraphy, architecture, and performing arts. Visits to the Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry, the National Palace Museum, and the historic town of Jiufen further enriched their experience, offering deeper insights into Taiwan’s history, heritage, and cultural identity. By combining academic learning with cultural exploration, the program made each experience an opportunity for further learning while fostering students’ adaptability and respect for cultural differences.
CTU students explore Taiwanese culture and gain insights into the country's technological development
Upon completion of the program, all four students from CTU received certificates of completion from National Taiwan Normal University. The value of the experience extended beyond the knowledge they gained in semiconductor technology and artificial intelligence (AI). It also lay in the opportunities to observe real-world applications, interact in a multicultural environment, and explore potential career pathways. These experiences enriched the students’ academic and research experiences while broadening their perspectives on the relationship between specialized knowledge, technological applications, and the international context.
CTU students receive certificates of completion for the international summer program in Taiwan
By expanding opportunities for students to participate in international academic exchange programs, CTU is bringing global learning experiences within closer reach of its students and strengthening an educational approach grounded in advanced knowledge, international practices, and the evolving demands of the modern era. Learning experiences beyond the classroom and outside Vietnam not only broaden students’ horizons, strengthen their professional competencies, and enhance their intercultural adaptability, but also foster initiative, a willingness to learn, and the capacity to thrive in an international environment. These efforts help lay the foundation for CTU to develop a highly skilled workforce capable of applying knowledge, leveraging technology, and making meaningful contributions to the development of the Mekong Delta and Vietnam.
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