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Macao University of Tourism (ex-Macao Institute for Tourism Studies)
Mong-Há Campus, Macau Macau SAR
# 12QS WUR Ranking By Subject
12Undergraduate programs
21Postgraduate programs
AvailableScholarship
About Macao University of Tourism (ex-Macao Institute for Tourism Studies)
Macao University of Tourism (UTM), established in 1995, is a public institution of higher education in Macao that offers degree programmes and professional training in tourism and hospitality in a wide range of tourism-related disciplines such as hospitality, tourism business, heritage, events, retail and marketing, leisure and entertainment, sports and recreation, creative and cultural studies, and culinary arts.
The vision of UTM is to become globally recognised destination for tourism and hospitality studies.
The mission of UTM is to become a leading higher education institution in tourism and service industry studies that equips students with professional knowledge and technical competence in preparation for their future leadership responsibilities in the industry.
UTM will continue striving ahead in its quest of learning and educational innovation, fostering professionals and making contributions to the tourism development of Macao and of the Asia Pacific region.
UTM achievements:
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About Macao University of Tourism (ex-Macao Institute for Tourism Studies)
Macao University of Tourism (UTM), established in 1995, is a public institution of higher education in Macao that offers degree programmes and professional training in tourism and hospitality in a wide range of tourism-related disciplines such as hospitality, tourism business, heritage, events, retail and marketing, leisure and entertainment, sports and recreation, creative and cultural studies, and culinary arts.
The vision of UTM is to become globally recognised destination for tourism and hospitality studies.
The mission of UTM is to become a leading higher education institution in tourism and service industry studies that equips students with professional knowledge and technical competence in preparation for their future leadership responsibilities in the industry.
UTM will continue striving ahead in its quest of learning and educational innovation, fostering professionals and making contributions to the tourism development of Macao and of the Asia Pacific region.
UTM achievements:
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Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
The Macao University of Tourism offers the following Bachelor’s Degree Programmes:
Daytime Undergraduate Programmes:
- Culinary Arts Management (delivered in English)
- Hotel Management (delivered in English)
- Tourism Event Management (delivered in English)
- Cultural and Heritage Management (delivered in English)
- Cultural and Heritage Management (delivered in Chinese)
- Tourism Business Management (delivered in English)
- Tourism Business Management (delivered in Chinese)
- Marketing and Brand Management (delivered in English)
- Marketing and Brand Management (delivered in Chinese)
- International Business and Innovative Communication (delivered in English)
Evening Undergraduate Programmes:
- Hotel Management (delivered in Chinese)
- Tourism Event Management (delivered in Chinese)
UTM has formed a partnership with top Swiss institutions to co-offer the “3+1 Dual Degree” and Certificate Programmes , with the purpose of leveraging their respective strengths in teaching and creating room for better academic growth of the students.
UTM sets up various scholarships and fellowships to encourage freshmen, current students and graduates/alumni to further their studies and participate in different overseas experience programmes so as to broaden their horizon. Find out more about scholarships here.
Tuition fee details
Application Requirements of undergraduate programmes
Candidates must fulfil one of the following criteria:
- Form 6, Grade 12 graduates or equivalent, or
- Currently attending Form 6, Grade 12 or equivalent, or
- Aged 23 or above by 1 September 2024
Mainland China ID card holders should refer to Mainland Applicant webpage.
Online application
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Business and Management (2)
Bachelor of Science in International Business and Innovative Communication (delivered in English)
Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Brand Management (delivered in Chinese)
Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Brand Management (delivered in English)
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Business Management (delivered in Chinese)
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Business Management (delivered in English)
Social Sciences and Management (2)
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management (delivered in English)
Bachelor of Science in Cultural and Heritage Management (delivered in Chinese)
Bachelor of Science in Cultural and Heritage Management (delivered in English)
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management (delivered in Chinese)
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management (delivered in English)
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Event Management (delivered in Chinese)
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Event Management (delivered in English)
Master's Degree Programmes
The Master of Science programmes aim at equipping the managers and future managers a combination of most advanced knowledge and management know-how in hospitality and tourism contexts. They feature a highlight on research and analytical competency development, an innovation orientation, as well as an exposure to real life management scenarios, all of which allow graduates to operate and manage in a highly dynamic environment. The programmes are structured by different combinations of learning modules, including internationalisation, hospitality, tourism, management, and project report/ internship & report.
The Macao University of Tourism offers the following Master’s Degree Programmes:
Daytime Master’s Degree Programmes:
- International Hospitality Management (delivered in Chinese)
- International Tourism Management (delivered in English)
- International Tourism Management (delivered in Chinese)
- International Food and Beverage Management (delivered in Chinese)
- International Gastronomy Management (delivered in Chinese)
- Smart Technologies in Hospitality and Tourism (delivered in English)
- Smart Technologies in Hospitality and Tourism (delivered in Chinese)
- Digital Marketing and Analytics (delivered in English)
- Digital Marketing and Analytics (delivered in Chinese)
- International Events Management (delivered in Chinese)
Evening Master’s Degree Programmes:
- International Hospitality Management (delivered in English)
- International Food and Beverage Management (delivered in English)
- International Gastronomy Management (delivered in English)
- International Events Management (delivered in English)
Master of Philosophy Programme (MPhil):
The Master of Philosophy in International Hospitality and Tourism Management aims at preparing students for research and managerial positions in hospitality and tourism, equipping students with knowledge and skills in contributing to the advancement of the hospitality and tourism industry, as well as paving way for further research pursuit.
The Macao University of Tourism offers the following Master of Philosophy Programme (MPhil) Programmes:
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with 5 specialisations) (delivered in English)
1. Hospitality Management (Evening)
2. Tourism Management (Daytime)
3. Food and Beverage Management (Evening)
4. Gastronomy Management (Evening)
5. Smart Technologies (Daytime) 6. Events Management* (Evening)
Tuition fee details
Application Requirements of postgraduate programmes
- A bachelor's degree in the areas of hotel and tourism management, food and beverage management, recreation and leisure management, or the like; OR
- A bachelor's degree in areas other than those listed above; admitted applicant may be required to enroll in at least one bridging course with a normal course duration of 40 hours.
- Both the International Food and Beverage Management and the International Gastronomy Management programmes are management-rich food studies programme. They are predominantly class-based teaching and are marginally related to practical cooking. As such, admission requires competencies in related fields of food studies - whether cooking ‘per se’ or not, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Bridging course is not applicable to Digital Marketing and Analytics.
- The following mainland applicants are required to submit current year’s National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (NPEE) permit and results reaching the required score line (一區分數線).
- Mainland applicants who are not bachelor’s degree graduates of the current year
- Mainland applicants who have obtained their bachelor's degree through self-study
- Mainland applicants who have obtained their bachelor's degree through online courses
Online application
In order to further enhance postgraduate students’ learning experience and broaden their international horizons, UTM has also collaborated with the University of Queensland and the University of Surrey respectively to offer the “1+1 Dual Master’s Programme” , for the cultivation of global management talents in the tourism industry. Read the information guide for non-local students here.
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Business and Management (2)
Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Marketing and Analytics (delivered in Chinese)
Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Marketing and Analytics (delivered in English)
Social Sciences and Management (2)
Master of Philosophy in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with 5 specialisations) (delivered in English)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Events Management (delivered in Chinese)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Events Management (delivered in English)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Food and Beverage Management (delivered in Chinese)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Food and Beverage Management (delivered in English)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Gastronomy Management (delivered in Chinese)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Gastronomy Management (delivered in English)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality Management (delivered in Chinese)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality Management (delivered in English)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Tourism Management (delivered in Chinese)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Tourism Management (delivered in English)
Master of Science (MSc) in Smart Technologies in Hospitality and Tourism (delivered in Chinese)
Master of Science (MSc) in Smart Technologies in Hospitality and Tourism (delivered in English)
Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
Postgraduate Diploma in International Events Management
Postgraduate Diploma in International Food and Beverage Management
Postgraduate Diploma in International Gastronomy Management
Business and Management (2)
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (delivered in English/Chinese)
Social Sciences and Management (2)
Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality and Tourism Management (delivered in English)
University information
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Student life
The Macao University of Tourism, located in culturally-rich Macao, China is offering unprecedented opportunities for students focused on the tourism and hospitality industry. These opportunities will become your passport to success as the challenging tourism and hospitality industry definitely welcome candidates who are knowledgeable in cultural diversity and have sound global experience. Based on your ability and interest, you could choose to participate in and link up exchange programmes or activities. Such experience helps enrich your extra-curricular knowledge, broaden your horizon, understand cultural diversity and make foreign friends.UTM degree graduates are in demand among employers, not only for their knowledge and competence in the field of tourism and hospitality, but also for their ‘soft skills’ gained from either further or higher education at the Institute. UTM’s degree curriculums are structured with a balance of both theoretical and practical components, thus giving our graduates a competitive edge upon their graduation by offering entrepreneurial programmes, curricular internship and other pre-employment training opportunities, in-house and departmental work experience and project work, etc.
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Tution Fees:
Programme: Bachelor's Degree Programmes
Students from Macao SAR (Macao ID card holders)
Annual tuition fee - MOP37,500
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP150,000
Tuition fee per credit - MOP1,290
Students from China (including Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region)
Annual tuition fee - MOP66,200
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP264,800
Tuition fee per credit - MOP2,260
Students from other place
Annual tuition fee - MOP72,900
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP291,600
Tuition fee per credit - MOP2,490
Remarks: 1. Students are charged on programme fee basis. A student is required to settle the full programme tuition fee even if s/he has credit exemption or can complete the whole programme before the end of the normal study period. 2. For students who are not able to complete the programme and continue beyond the normal study period, the tuition fee will be calculated on credit-basis. 3. Fees are subject to annual review. 4. Students of Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management have to (1) pay food material fees (MOP10,000 in Year 1, MOP10,000 in Year 2 and MOP5,000 in Year 3, not applicable in Year 4, all subject to annual review) upon enrolment in food preparation courses and (2) purchase a knife set (MOP868, reference price for 2023/2024).
Programme: Master's Degree Programmes (MSc & MPhil)
Students from Macao SAR (Macao ID card holders)
Tuition fee per year - MOP46,800/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP93,600
Extension fee per semester - MOP6,900
Per credit charge - MOP2,600
Students from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region
Tuition fee per year - MOP70,000/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP140,000
Extension fee per semester - MOP11,520
Per credit charge - MOP3,880
Students from other places
Tuition fee per year - MOP77,000/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP154,000
Extension fee per semester - MOP13,440
Per credit charge - MOP4,270
Programme:Doctor of Philosophy
Students from Macao SAR (Macao ID card holders)
Tuition fee per year - MOP31,700/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP95,100
Extension fee per semester - MOP7,920
Per credit charge - MOP2,640
Students from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region
Tuition fee per year - MOP43,200/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP129,000/year
Extension fee per semester - MOP12,100
Per credit charge - MOP3,600
Students from other places
Tuition fee per year - MOP47,540/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP142,620
Extension fee per semester - MOP14,120
Per credit charge - MOP3,960
Programme: Doctor of Business Administration
Students from Macao SAR (Macao ID card holders)
Tuition fee per year - MOP60,000/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP180,000
Extension fee per semester - MOP14,400
Per credit charge - MOP3,750
Students from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region
Tuition fee per year - MOP100,000/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP300,000/year
Extension fee per semester - MOP27,000
Per credit charge - MOP6,250
Students from other places
Tuition fee per year - MOP120,000/year
Full tuition fee within normal study duration - MOP360,000
Extension fee per semester - MOP36,000
Per credit charge - MOP7,500
Remarks: 1) The full programme fee is required even if the students have credit exemption or can complete the whole programme shorter than the normal programme duration. 2) Students are charged on programme fee basis and extension fee will be charged per semester for those failing to complete the programme within the normal duration. 3) If students of master's degree programmes failed the dissertation by maximum duration, they would be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma provided they have passed the required courses. 4) Fees are subject to annual review.
Scholarships
UTM provides the scholarship which is equal to 100% or 50% of tuition fee waiver to outstanding applicants upon admission. Applicants of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degree programmes are all eligible for the scholarship. No application is needed and recipients are determined by the Scholarship Panel based on the applicants’ past academic performance, admission examination results or documents review. Click here for details.
Rankings & ratings
Macao University of Tourism (ex-Macao Institute for Tourism Studies) is one of the top universities in Macau, Macau SAR. It is ranked #12 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Macao University of Tourism (ex-Macao Institute for Tourism Studies)
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