Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will hold a Taipei information session for its Master of Science in Blockchain Technology (MSBT) program on Nov. 6, 2026, with the event scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the International Conference Hall, B2, Hong-Yue Technology Building, National Taipei University of Technology. Attendance is free, though advance registration is required through the QR code on the event poster or the online registration page cited by the organizer.
Program briefing and industry exchange on the same evening
The event is organized by NTU’s Centre for Computational Technologies in Finance (NTU-CCTF), with National Taipei University of Technology and the Taiwan Blockchain Academia Alliance listed as co-organizers. The agenda is split into two parts: a program introduction and an industry exchange session.
In the first half, MSBT program director Professor Li Yi and NTU adjunct lecturer Dr. Song Ying will introduce the curriculum. Current students and alumni from the program are also expected to share their experiences with coursework and studying in Singapore.
The second half shifts to the industry side. Alex Liu, founder and chairman of MaiCoin Group, will give a keynote-style talk, followed by a panel discussion focused on blockchain talent demand. The organizer is positioning the event around cross-disciplinary applications that combine AI and blockchain, giving prospective students a chance to hear both an academic breakdown of the master’s program and a discussion of career paths in the blockchain sector.
Taipei Tech and NTU had already begun cooperation talks last year
The source says National Taipei University of Technology and the NTU MSBT program began discussing cooperation last year. In November of last year, Taipei Tech’s Department of Information and Finance announced plans for a dual-degree arrangement with the MSBT program. Under that plan, students would be able to earn master’s degrees from both schools within two years.
The opening remarks at the Nov. 6 session are set to be delivered by Fan Shu-kai, dean of the College of Management at National Taipei University of Technology.
MaiCoin’s Alex Liu to speak, Tether executive to join panel
Liu’s talk is titled 「Blockchain Industry Trends and the Competitive Edge of Future Talent」. He founded MaiCoin Group, whose businesses include the MAX exchange. The source also notes that Modern Wealth Holdings, the group’s parent company, submitted an application for listing on the Innovation Board on Sept. 9.
The panel that follows will be moderated by Wen Hung-chun, a director at the Taiwan FinTech Association, under the theme 「What Kind of Talent Will Drive the Next Wave of Blockchain Innovation」. Panelists include Tether institutional business development director Chen Chun-yueh, BSOS chief executive Huang Chao-chiu, Taiwan Blockchain Academia Alliance chairman Peng Shao-fu, and Professor Li Yi, director of the NTU MSBT program.
According to the organizer’s Chinese-language agenda, the discussion is expected to center on three questions:
- Which problems are worth tackling as blockchain is deployed in industry, and which adoption barriers remain unresolved;
- What foundational skills, portfolios, and experience companies value when hiring blockchain talent;
- How new graduates, engineers, and people from other disciplines should prepare.
Program structure, duration, and coursework
NTU’s website lists the MSBT full-time track as taking as little as one year and as long as 2.5 years to complete. The part-time track runs from two to four years. Graduation requires 30 academic units. The program uses a trimester system, meaning one full-time year is equivalent to three consecutive terms.
Core courses cover distributed systems, cryptography, and blockchain governance. Electives are divided into two tracks: technical development and business management. The program also includes an industry-linked capstone in which companies bring real blockchain problems for students to work on. Dr. Song Ying, the NTU adjunct lecturer attending the Taipei session, is responsible for supervising the MSBT Capstone Project.
AY2026-27 tuition listed at SGD 65,748 after tax
NTU’s website lists total tuition for AY2026-27 at SGD 60,320. After adding 9% goods and services tax, the total comes to SGD 65,748, which the source converts to about NT$1.67 million.
There is also a SGD 50 application fee. Admitted students must pay a SGD 5,000 enrollment deposit, which can be applied toward first-term tuition but is non-refundable.
Admissions requirements and application window
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field, or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus two years of work experience related to computer programming. Applicants without an English-medium academic background must provide proof of English proficiency with a TOEFL iBT score of at least 100 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5. GRE is not required.
For the August 2027 intake, the application window opened on Sept. 1 this year and will close on Feb. 26 next year. The source notes that the Taipei information session falls around the middle of that application period, with less than four months remaining before the deadline.
Event details
- Time: Nov. 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. and food will be provided
- Venue: International Conference Hall, B2, Hong-Yue Technology Building, National Taipei University of Technology
- Fee: Free, with advance registration required
- Registration: Via the QR code on the event poster or the online registration page
- Suitable for: Current students, new graduates, engineers, and working professionals looking to move into fintech, Web3, or AI-plus-blockchain roles
The final 35 minutes of the evening are reserved for open networking and Q&A. Attendees will be able to ask NTU faculty members and admissions staff, current students, and industry speakers about applications, coursework, and job-related questions.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register for the NTU blockchain master’s info session in Taipei?
The session will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 6 at National Taipei University of Technology and is free to attend. Registration is available through the QR code on the event poster or through the Luma registration page mentioned in the source.
How long does the MSBT program take, and how much does it cost?
According to NTU’s website, the full-time MSBT track can be completed in as little as one year and requires 30 academic units. Tuition is listed at SGD 60,320, or about NT$1.67 million after tax according to the source.