Requirement to graduate
Curriculum and Programme Structure
9 Months at CGU
Under the NEED programme, students will spend the first 9 months at CGU completing core and elective modules, where the students will gain real-life immersion with Taiwan’s leading IC design and semiconductor foundries while undergoing CGU’s industry-oriented curriculum.
All students will complete the compulsory modules listed below. When selecting their elective modules, NEED students will choose to specialise in either the Advanced Manufacturing Track or the IC Design Track:
| Advanced Manufacturing Track (Elective Modules)
Under this Track, students will learn more about the integral aspects of IC production quality and reliability management. This includes reliability and failure analysis, failure mechanisms and packaging reliability. |
Students must complete at least 4 of the following:
*Students can choose either Nano-Materials and Devices or Bio-Medical Electronics, but not both. |
| IC Design Track (Elective Modules)
Under this Track, students will learn more about the tools, software and processes required to conduct analysis, design and |
Students must complete at least 4 of the following:
*Students can choose either Nano-Materials and Devices or Bio-Medical Electronics, but not both. |
| Compulsory Modules |
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9 Months at SUTD
At SUTD, students will spend the next 9 months completing a Master thesis and research project (design implementation, fabrication, testing and assembly) which will incorporate the technical knowledge gained at CGU.
This Master thesis will be subjected to an Oral Defense, where students will defend their research against professional critique by a board consisting of SUTD faculty and external faculty/industry experts.
Students are also required to complete at least 4 Professional Short Development Courses to gain industry-relevant knowledge to round out their holistic education.
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Frequently asked questions
What is STEM-Unity?
STEM-Unity is a six-week experiential innovation programme by SUTD where students work in teams to solve real-world community challenges using SUTD’s Design·AI approach. Students learn human-centred design, design thinking, applied AI and prototyping, and turn their ideas into practical technology-enabled solutions.
How much are the programme fees?
The programme fee is S$1,000 per student before GST, or S$1,090 inclusive of 9% GST. Payment is made upon application.
How long is the programme?
The programme runs over six weeks, divided into two stages:
- Stage A – Learn & Ideate: Weeks 1–3
- Stage B – Build & Realise: Weeks 4–6
For a detailed breakdown of each stage, please refer to the “Programme run” page on our webpage.
How is the programme conducted? Is it in-person or online?
STEM-Unity uses a blended format combining online learning and in-person facilitation. Students will attend online consultation sessions during the programme with SUTD mentors. SUTD will facilitate the kick-off, pitching, and the Final Showcase in-person during the programme.
What will students learn?
Students will learn:
- Human-centred design and design thinking
- How to identify and solve real community problems
- Applied AI for ideation and prototype development
- Digital and physical prototyping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Pitching and presentation
- Testing, feedback and iterative improvement
The programme is designed to develop creativity, empathy, critical thinking, communication, AI fluency and problem-solving skills.
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