Got admitted to NTHU for both Mechanical Engineering AND Nanoengineering & microsystems—which one should I pick? (industry-focused, want to stay in Taiwan)
Hey everyone, I need some honest advice.
I got admitted to National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan for two programs:
• Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Institute of Nanoengineering and Microsystems (NEMS)
My situation:
• Goal: industry job after graduation, not academia or PhD
• Location preference: stay in Taiwan (open to TSMC, local manufacturing, tech industry)
• Background: fairly average — not exceptionally strong in any one area
I know NEMS sounds more cutting-edge and impressive on paper, but I'm genuinely unsure if it's the right fit for someone who wants a stable industry job rather than research.
Has anyone been through either of these programs? Or hired from them? Would love to hear real experiences — not just what the brochures say.
Specific questions:
- How's the job market for NEMS grads in Taiwan's industry (non-academia)?
- Does ME from NTHU open more doors across different industries?
- Is TSMC actually more likely to hire from NEMS, or do they pull from both equally?
Thanks in advance.