Netherlands–Southeast Asia Semiconductor Short Talent Programme 2025 From Design to Industry Innovation

The Netherlands is home to one of the world’s leading semiconductor ecosystems, with key players such as ASML, NXP, ASM, and BESI. With over 50,000 professionals working across more than 300 companies, the sector is growing rapidly and seeking new talent and international partnerships.

At the same time, Southeast Asian countries are also expanding their semiconductor industries. To foster stronger collaboration between the Netherlands and Southeast Asia, the Netherlands–Southeast Asia Semiconductor Short Talent Programme will be held from 11–22 August 2025 at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.

This two-week programme aims to:

• Strengthen cooperation between the Netherlands and Southeast Asia
• Support regional capacity building in semiconductor talent development
• Encourage academic exchange and industry exposure
• Facilitate access for Southeast Asian talent to the Dutch innovation ecosystem

Participation in this programme is by nomination only.
Master’s students from selected universities in six Southeast Asian countries—Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines—will be nominated by their home institutions.

Only nominated students will be invited to submit an application through Nuffic’s Delta platform. Individual applications that are not submitted through university nomination will not be considered.

Participating universities are currently in the process of nominating eligible Master’s students in STEM fields for this programme. Only students who are formally nominated by their university will be invited to submit an application via Nuffic's Delta platform.Individual or self-nominations will not be accepted.

• University Nomination Deadline: 6 June 2025
• Application Deadline (for nominated students only): 6 June 2025, 10:00 PM (Kuala Lumpur time)

• Lectures by Dutch and Southeast Asian semiconductor experts
• Alumni sharing sessions
• Company visits across the semiconductor value chain
• Group assignments and networking opportunities

The programme will be hosted by Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

For selected participants, the following will be covered:

• Programme fees
• Accommodation
• Local transportation during the programme period

Please note: International flights and insurance must be arranged by the participant or their home university.

The list of participating universities will be updated upon confirmation through signed letters of consent. Several institutions are currently being approached and prioritized for inclusion.

Malaysia

• Universiti Malaya
• Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Universiti Malaysia Perlis
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Singapore

• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Vietnam

• Hanoi University of Science & Technology
• HCMC University of Technology
• HCMC University of Science
• Vietnam National University Hanoi – University of Engineering & Technology
• Da Nang University of Science & Technology

Thailand

• Kasetsart University
• King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)
• Chulalongkorn University
• King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB)
• Khon Kaen University

Indonesia

• Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS), Surabaya
• University of Indonesia
• Gadjah Mada University
• Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)
• Diponegoro University

Philippines

• University of the Philippines
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• Technological University of the Philippines
• Batangas State University
• Mapua University

For more information, please contact:
Nuffic Southeast Asia
📧 Email: nl-sea.semicon@nuffic.nl
📩 CC: osidharta@nuffic.nl | hnasution@nuffic.nl | gsally@nuffic.nl

The programme is coordinated by Nuffic Southeast Asia and guided by a steering committee comprising representatives from:

• The Netherlands Embassies in Southeast Asia
• Participating Dutch universities
• Universiti Malaya (as host institution)
• Netherlands alumni representatives

This initiative is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM), with strong support from key industry partners including: Greatech Group, Sophic Automation, Neways Electronics, BESI, and MSIA (Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association). These organisations play a vital role in driving innovation and nurturing semiconductor talent across the region.