Founded in 1981, the University of Macau (UM) was formerly a private institution known as the University of East Asia. It was acquired by the local government in 1988 and renamed University of Macau in 1991, becoming the only public university in Macao. It currently offers approximately 130 degree programmes, including bachelor’s programmes, master’s programmes, PhD programmes, and other programmes, through our various faculties. English is the main medium of instruction. UM has an outstanding faculty team comprised of internationally recruited scholars with rich teaching experience and impressive academic backgrounds, many of whom graduated from well-known universities. UM’s new campus on Hengqin Island has a profound impact on the long-term development of higher education in Macao in that it brings new programmes, new facilities, a new campus culture, and a new mode of management for UM, the most representative higher education institution in Macao. Indeed, it brings an unprecedented opportunity for UM and is expected to help UM realise quality undergraduate education, outstanding faculty, research excellence, efficiency, and environmental friendliness, which will stand UM in good stead for achieving the goal of becoming a world-class university with regional characteristics.
A fifteen-year free education is currently being offered to residents, that includes a three-year kindergarten, followed by a six-year primary education and a six-year secondary education. The literacy rate of the territory is 93.5%. The illiterates are mainly among the senior residents aged 65 or above; the younger generation, for example the population aged 15–29, has a literacy rate of above 99%. Currently, there is only one school in Macau where Portuguese is the medium of instruction.
Macau does not have its own universal education system; non-tertiary schools follow either the British, the Chinese, or the Portuguese education system. There are currently 10 tertiary educational institutions in the region, four of them being public.In 2006, the Programme for International Student Assessment, a worldwide test of 15-year-old school children’s scholastic performance coordinated by OECD, ranked Macau as the fifth and sixth in science and problem solving respectively. Nevertheless, education levels in Macau are low among high income regions. According to the 2006 by-census, among the resident population aged 14 and above, only 51.8% has a secondary education and 12.6% has a tertiary education.
As prescribed by the Basic Law of Macau Chapter VI Article 121, the Government of Macau shall, on its own, formulate policies on education, including policies regarding the educational system and its administration, thelanguage of instruction, the allocation of funds, the examination system, the recognition of educational qualifications and the system of academic awards so as to promote educational development. The government shall also in accordance with law, gradually institute a compulsory education system. Community organizations and individuals may, in accordance with law, run educational undertakings of various kinds.
Hong Kong, Taiwan and International applicants who have graduated from Form 6 or equivalent / above can apply for our undergraduate programs through Direct Admission. These applicants do not need to attend the written admission examinations.
Selection of qualified candidates is based on the results from the local / international public examinations, academic achievements in high school and experiences of extracurricular activities and social services. The University will make assessment and acceptance decision through interview by phone or over the internet.
Applicants who meet with the following requirements* can apply for Direct Admission without having to take any admission examinations:
| Public Exam/Education Level | Requirements |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; and Obtained the following results in HKDSE: – Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language, level 2 or above in Mathematics and Liberal studies, and level 2 or above in an elective subject; – For applicants to Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Food and Nutritional Sciences, they must have Chemistry or combined science (Chemistry, Biology) or combined science (Chemistry, Physics) as the elective subject. |
| General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; and Obtained “Average” or above in the best four subjects which shall include in Chinese, English, Mathematics;For applicants to Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Food and Nutritional Sciences, they must obtain “Average” or above in Science. |
| Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; andObtained “Average” or above in the best five subjects which shall include Chinese, English and Mathematics.For applicants to Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Food and Nutritional Sciences, they must obtain “Average” or above in Chemistry. |
| General Certificate of Education Advanced Level / International Advanced Level (GCE A Level / IAL) | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; andObtained Grade E or above in 3 Advanced Level/International Advanced Level (A Level/IAL) subjects; orObtained Grade E or above in 2 Advanced Level/International Advanced Level (A Level/IAL) subjects and 2 Advanced Supplementary/International Advanced Supplementary (AS Level/IAS) subjects; For the program of Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Food and Nutritional Sciences, applicants must obtain Grade E or above in Chemistry. |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), Malaysia | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; andObtained Grade C or above in at least 6 subjects; For applicants to Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Food and Nutritional Sciences, they must obtain “Grade C” or above in Chemistry. |
| Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; andObtained Grade C or above in at least 3 subjects; For applicants to Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Food and Nutritional Sciences, they must obtain Chemistry grade. |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) | Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Curriculum and awarded the International Baccalaureate Diploma;For applicants to Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Food and Nutritional Sciences, they must obtain “Grade 4” or above in Chemistry. |
| Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; andRedesigned SAT: 1190 or above |
| American College Test (ACT) | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; andComposite: 24 or above |
| Alberta High School Graduation Diploma or other Diploma from other provinces | Passes in five 5-credit courses at 30-level (Grade 12) or equivalent with an overall average of 70%. For applicants to Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine or Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Food and Nutritional Sciences, they must have overall average of 70% in Chemistry at 30-level (grade 12) or equivalent. |
| Associate Degree or higher | Graduates of an Associate Degree or higher degree programs |
| Other | Form 6 or equivalent graduates; and have been offered admission to bachelor’s program of other recognized higher education institutions.Form 6 or equivalent graduates; and are currently or were once enrolled in bachelor’s program of other recognized higher education institutions. |
| Required Documents* |
| Valid identification documents;High school graduation certificate (applicable to graduates only);Transcripts of the final three years (Form 4 to Form 6) in secondary education (Potential graduates of the current academic year should provide the latest transcript containing grades of the most recent semester);Educational qualifications, such as transcripts of public examinations;Extracurricular activities awards, certificates of social services, artistic skills, etc. (if any);Acceptance Letter of a bachelor’s degree program from other higher education institution (if applicable);All transcripts issued by the higher education institution (if applicable). |
Remarks*
Applicants must upload the required documents listed above to the Online Application System.
All the transcripts submitted must be attached with an explanation of the grading system.
Applicants must be holding valid identification documents.
Non-local applicants must be aware that the identification documents held must comply with the Law of Macao to apply for stay permit for study purpose in Macao. For details, please refer to the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of Macao Public Security Police Force’s website.
Holdersof Macao SAR Non-Permanent Resident Identity Card are fully responsible on their own for all the consequences resulting from the change of their resident status during the study period.
Mainland China Students currently studying in Hong Kong with temporary Hong Kong Identification card are not eligible for admission.
If the public exam result is not yet announced before the application deadline, applicants may apply by the predicted grades issued by their high school/college/institution.
*For applicants of Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, please refer to the “Admission Regulations – 2021 (For applicants of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)” for details.
University Of Macau Tuition Fees Postgraduate
Fees for local students
| Application fees | MOP250 |
|---|
| Tuition fee of Academic Year 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate programme1 | MOP120,000 (full tuition) |
| Master’s degree programme2 | MOP72,000 (full tuition) |
| Doctoral degree programme2 | MOP87,000 (full tuition) |
Remarks:
The tuition fees stated in the table above shall be settled in eight installments for undergraduate programmes within respective normal periods of study. A student who fails to complete his/her programme within the normal period of study and need to extend his/her period of study, is subject to a continuation fee.
The tuition fees stated in the table above shall be settled in two installments for master’s degree programmes and in three installments for doctoral degree programmes within respective normal periods of study. A student who fails to complete his/her programme within the normal period of study and need to postpone his/her graduation, is subject to a continuation fee.
The above fees are subject to adjustment. All students should pay the prevailing fees announced by MPI.
The transportation, accommodation costs and living expenses for studies aboard shall be responsible by students.
Scholarship for international students to University of Macau, China
14. 2. 2019 –
University of Macau, China is now offering scholarships to international students who are applying for their Bachelor and Master Programmes. Application deadlines are in February for Master and April for Bachelor studies.
All international students will automatically be considered for the International Student Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to those who have demonstrated excellence in their academic performances after the evaluation by UM.
Scholarship Package
2 Years scholarship package for Master student
– Tuition fee waiver
– Postgraduate House fee waiver*
– Monthly Stipend*
– Assistantship*
4 Years scholarship package for Bachelor student
– Tuition fee waiver
– Residential College fee waiver*
– Monthly Stipend*
Remarks:
* Conditions of receiving accommodation waiver and stipend/ assistantship, please refer to https://gao.um.edu.mo/international-student/international-scholarship-schemes
Tuition fees for postgraduate international students at the University of Macau (UM) in the upcoming 2021/2022 academic year will be similar to what students from mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong will pay, according to a dispatch of the Official Gazette.
This means that students coming in from Greater China will have to pay higher tuition fees compared to the former fee amount.
Currently, academic fees at the university is divided into three: local students; students from mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong; and international students – meaning those students from outside Greater China.
In the new academic year of 2021/2022, the fees will only be divided into two, a local BIR holder and a student visa holder.
The change means that tuition fees for master degree students will not be lower for international students, but students coming in from Greater China will have to pay a higher amount.
Fees for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education and for Macau Law will remain the same at MOP39,600 and MOP58,600 for foreign students, but higher for those coming in from Greater China.
International students applying for doctorate degrees at the UM will now benefit from the alteration as they will be required to pay MOP111,760 – a similar fee amount for students from China, Hong Kong or Taiwan – and a lot lower than the usual MOP141,520.
Speaking to TDM Radio, UM’s vice rector Rui Martins said that these were “balanced and well-thought-out changes.”
The master degrees’ fee update for international students takes into account “the university’s reputation and the costs of courses, as well as the equipment and facilities, which are of an international level and comparable to universities, namely in Hong Kong – and in this case, the fees [in Macau] are even lower.”
Commenting on the lowered fees for doctorate degrees, the vice-rector remarked, “The value is significantly lower than Hong Kong because we are interested in increasing research and the number of quality PhD students.”
University Of Macau Phd
For information about the PhD programme in Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Macau, please see:
The UM community currently consists of more than 10,000 students. It offers more than 130 bachelor’s, master’s, PhD and other programmes, through its Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, and Honours College. English is the main medium of instruction, with some programmes being taught in Chinese, Portuguese, or Japanese.
Ph.D. Programmes
| Faculty of International Tourism and Management | |
| Doctor of International Tourism and Management (Chinese) | Doctor of International Tourism and Management (English) |
| Faculty of Business | |
| Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree Programme(Full Time) | Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree Programme(Chinese/English,PT) |
| Faculty of Finance | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Finance (PhD in Finance) (Chinese, Full Time) |
| Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| Doctor of Applied Psychology Programme | Doctor of Phliosophy in Cultural Industry Studies |
| School of Education | |
| PhD in Education |
| Faculty of Innovation and Design | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Arts Studies (Chinese) | Doctor of Urban Planning and Design |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Design (Chinese) |
| Institute for Research On Portuguese-Speaking Countries | |
| PhD in Portuguese-Speaking Countries Studies |
| Institute of Data Science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science |
To attract excellence international students across the world to pursue their PhD study in Macau, the University of Macau is offering a number of scholarship for the up-coming academic year.
Where: University of Macau, Macau
Nationality: International Candidates
Degree programme: PhD Degree (up to 4 years)
Value of scholarship:
- A monthly stipend of MOP20,000
- Research related travel allowance of MOP10,000 per year.
Eligible:
- Be a completed Bachelor or Master student from a reputable University
- Be a student seeking for Full-time PhD study in Macau
- Demonstrate significant work experience and ethnic background.
How to apply:
To apply for this program, applicants must work in Online Application System, which you could find here: Application form
Deadline: October 31st, 2018
The University of Macau’s Philosophy and Religious Studies Programme invites applications from qualified candidates wishing to pursue postgraduate research in philosophy from August 2019. There are two different funding schemes for our PhD programme. The deadline for applications to both schemes is 28th February 2019. Applications from international students are welcome.
UM Macao PhD Scholarship
The MPDS provides each awardee with a monthly stipend of MOP20,000 (ca. US$ 2,477) and a conference or research-related travel allowance up to MOP10,000 (ca. US$ 1,238) per academic year for a period up to 4 years. Tuition and/or any other kinds of fees that may incur during the course of studies will not be covered by the Scholarship.
UM Macao PhD Assistantship
The PhD assistantship provides each recipient with a starting monthly stipend of MOP12,500 (ca. US$ 1,548) (up to MOP14,000/ca. US$ 1,734). Tuition and/or any other kinds of fees that may incur during the course of studies will not be covered by the Assistantship.
Low cost post-graduate housing is available on campus.
Applicants should as soon as possible approach a potential supervisor to discuss their proposed research project and gain advice about the application procedure. For potential supervisors and their research interests, please see the Philosophy Programme’s webpage: https://fah.um.edu.mo/philosophy/staff/
Faculty specialize in: Chinese and Comparative Philosophy; Philosophy of Mind; Philosophy of Language; Philosophy of Religion; and Political Philosophy.
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