Quick Summary
University of Macau is a public founded in 1981, located in Taipa, Macao SAR, China. Ranked #245 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 13500 students including 35% from outside Macao SAR, China. Known for strengths in Hospitality & Leisure Management, Education, Engineering - Civil and Structural, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Unique residential college system, top-tier research facilities in Microelectronics and Chinese Medicine, and a bridge between China and the Portuguese-speaking world.
Subject Strengths
Hospitality & Leisure ManagementEducationEngineering - Civil and StructuralLinguisticsPharmacy & Pharmacology
Founded1981
TypePublic
Total Students13500
Intl Students35%
Faculty Ratio13
CampusResidential College System / Integrated
Campus Size1.09 square kilometers
Affiliated HospitalsKiang Wu Hospital, Centro Hospitalar Conde de São Januário
AccreditationAACSB, AMBA, HKIE, Washington Accord
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#245
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#193
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Executive Education, Diploma
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Specialized Professional Development courses)
Online Programs
State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
AACSB, AMBA, HKIE, Washington Accord
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GREOptional (Recommended for research degrees)
GMATRequired for some MBA tracks
SATAccepted for International applicants
ACTAccepted for International applicants
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April (Undergraduate), February (Postgraduate)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high performance in the Joint Admission Examination (JAE) or international standardized tests. Strong research proposals are critical for PhD applicants.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Macanese Pataca
UG Tuition
MOP104,200/yr
per year · MOP
Living Cost
MOP68,000/yr
per year · MOP
PG Tuition
MOP87,000/yr
per year · MOP
Application Fee
$40
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
MOP172,200/yr
tuition + living + essentials · MOP
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Executive Education, Diploma programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Chinese Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Microelectronics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Communication | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$28,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Macao's hospitality, banking, and technology sectors.
Industry Connections
TencentHuaweiSands ChinaWynn Macauvarious HK-based engineering firms.
Notable Alumni
Song Yonghua, Agnes Lam, Chui Sai On
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-standard swimming pool, Sports Complex, Training Hall, Outdoor Courts
Student Clubs
Over 100 student organizations including UM Dance Troupe, Debate Team, and Philharmonic Orchestra
Library Resources
UM Library (Largest in Macao) with extensive electronic databases and rare book collections
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with 150+ institutions globally including University of Toronto and Oxford University
Summer Programs
UM International Summer School, Chinese Language and Culture programs