Macao University of Tourism (ex-Macao Institute for Tourism Studies) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

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,...
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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,...
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Available programmes

Business and Management (5)

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 (7)

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)

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Business and Management (5)

Events Management (delivered in English)

Heritage Management (delivered in English)

Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Marketing and Analytics (delivered in Chinese)

Smart Technologies (delivered in English)

Tourism Management (delivered in English)

Social Sciences and Management (15)

Heritage Management (delivered in Chinese)

Hospitality Management (delivered in English)

Luxury Hospitally and Health Service Management (delivered in Chinese)

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)

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Business and Management (1)

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (delivered in English/Chinese)

Social Sciences and Management (2)

Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Studies (delivered in English)

Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality and Tourism Management (delivered in English)

University information

UTM offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes, and the medium of instruction is either English or Chinese. These programmes are all management courses, which are designed to support the development of tourism industry and fulfil the future demand for management personnel in the industry.

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Postgraduate admission – Click here

UTM is a green campus comprises of Mong-Há Campus and Taipa Campus. Mong-Há Campus includes Inspiration Building, Pousada de Mong-Há, Team Building and Educational Restaurant Building; Taipa Campus includes Forward Building, East Asia Hall and SQ Building. In addition, UTM has two major training facilities, namely the Educational Hotel - Pousada de Mong-Há and the Educational Restaurant, to give...
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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...
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Career development of UTM degree graduates

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...
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Tuition fees

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 #13 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.