Quick Summary
Situated in Macao, Macao, China, Macao Polytechnic University is a public established in 1981. The institution enrolls approximately 5100 students, with 25% being international. Known for strengths in Hospitality and Leisure Management, Art and Design, Information Technology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
MPU offers a unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultural influences, specialized gaming research, and high employment rates in Macao's tourism sector.
Subject Strengths
Hospitality and Leisure ManagementArt and DesignInformation TechnologyTranslation and Interpretation
Founded1981
TypePublic
Total Students5100
Intl Students25%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationQuality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA),Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN),Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
Not Available
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Arts,Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Business Administration,Master of Arts,Master of Science,Doctor of Philosophy
Programs
PhD in Computer Applied Technology,PhD in Public Policy,PhD in Portuguese,PhD in Education,PhD in Nursing
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies,Engineering Research Centre of Applied Technology on Machine Translation and Artificial Intelligence,One Country Two Systems Research Centre
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA),Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN),Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should highlight proficiency in English or Portuguese depending on the program; Mainland China students must meet Gaokao requirements.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Macanese Pataca
UG Tuition
MOP$36,000/yr
per year · MOP
Living Cost
MOP$68,000/yr
per year · MOP
PG Tuition
MOP$52,000/yr
per year · MOP
Application Fee
$31
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
MOP$104,250/yr
tuition + living + essentials · MOP
Scholarships AvailableMPU Full Scholarship,Bright Future Scholarship,Macao Foundation Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Arts,Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Business Administration,Master of Arts,Master of Science,Doctor of Philosophy programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese-Portuguese Translation | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Gaming and Entertainment Management | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Nursing | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| E-Commerce | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Visual Arts | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$24,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Sands ChinaMGM MacauHuaweiBank of China (Macau)
Notable Alumni
Leong Vai Tac,Ho Ion Sang
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Multipurpose Sports Hall,Fitness Centre,Table Tennis Room
Student Clubs
Student Union,Dance Society,Music Association,Debating Team
Library Resources
Lam Kan Library,Digital Resource Centre,Special Collection on Portuguese Studies
Exchange Programs
University of Coimbra,Polytechnic University of Portugal,Monash University
Summer Programs
Available