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# 245QS World University Rankings

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128Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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50 % International students

About University of Macau

Founded in 1981, the University of Macau (UM) is the only  internationalized  public comprehensive university in Macao, with a modern governance model. 80% of its faculty members are from outside Macao. With English as the main medium of...
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About University of Macau

Founded in 1981, the University of Macau (UM) is the only  internationalized  public comprehensive university in Macao, with a modern governance model. 80% of its faculty members are from outside Macao. With English as the main medium of...
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Available programmes

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University information

  • More information about studying (including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, admissions and fees) at UM can be found here.
  • A brochure for prospective international students including information on Macao and accommodation can be downloaded here.
  • The undergraduate prospectus can be found here. Admissions for undergraduate programmes can be found here.  
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General

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UM offers the research, cultural, social and recreational facilities you would expect from a top university and lots of greenery to facilitate learning, research and innovation.

  • University Mall: More than 27 outlets at UMALL with dining, retails, culture, banking and entertainment experiences to serve the various needs from students, staff and visitors.
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Student life

UM has a vibrant mix of events, competitions, public lectures, seminars, visits or community services to enrich the students’ life on campus. They also have opportunities to interact with distinguished speakers and leading scholars who come to visit UM from around the world.

U-Teams and Student Organizations

There are close to 30 sports, cultural, and art teams at UM for students to...
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The University of Macau (UM) is the only public comprehensive university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 square kilometer on  Hengqin Island, UM has...
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Tuition fees

Funding & Scholarships details can be found here.

Scholarships for international students can be found here while the leaflet can be downloaded from here.

Rankings & Ratings

University of Macau is one of the top public universities in Macau, Macau SAR. It is ranked #245 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #651-700
  • 2017
    #501-550
  • 2018
    #501-550
  • 2019
    #=443
  • 2020
    #387
  • 2021
    #367
  • 2022
    #=322
  • 2023
    #304
  • 2024
    #254
  • 2025
    #245

Ranking criteria

Overall
41.1
Academic Reputation
11.9
Citations per Faculty
99.1
Employment Outcomes
50.3
Employer Reputation
10.5
Faculty Student Ratio
9.8
International Faculty Ratio
100
International Research Network
57
International Student Ratio
99.9
Sustainability
7.7

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #651-700
  • 2017
    #501-550
  • 2018
    #501-550
  • 2019
    #=443
  • 2020
    #387
  • 2021
    #367
  • 2022
    #=322
  • 2023
    #304
  • 2024
    #254
  • 2025
    #245

QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.

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Campus locations

Main Campus

UM Hengqin campus Campus

Avenida da Universidade, Taipa

Macau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The fact that English is the main medium of instruction at UM has attracted outstanding students from around the world, which in turn has created a vibrant, multicultural campus. 80 per cent of its faculty members are from outside Macao.

Macao was a territory administered by Portugal and now a Special Administrative Region of China, Macao’s architecture, art, religion, traditions, food and community reflect the integration of Chinese, Western and Portuguese cultures. The Historic Centre of Macao was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its unique historical and cultural landscape. In recent years, Macao has developed into a metropolitan city and currently positioning itself as the World Centre of Tourism and Leisure as it develops into a quality international tourist destination.


Is it "Macau" or "Macao"?

They are both correct. “Macau” remains the official modern Portuguese spelling and is adopted by many European countries. “Macao”, is officially used by The People’s Republic of China and commonly used by many English-speaking governments.


Why UM?


UM, (ranked #304 in QS WUR) is the only public comprehensive university in Macao. It provides quality education with international accreditation with an open, safe and diverse campus.

The university constantly expands its international network and actively builds new platforms for international collaboration in order to broaden the students’ horizons. It has established collaboration agreements with more than 250 institutions of higher learning in over 30 countries and regions. UM students can choose from over 150 institutions around the world for exchange programmes or overseas studies. The university also provides students with many internship opportunities, both local and overseas, in order to enhance their employability upon graduation.

UM has established close strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions Worldwide. UM has launched joint training programmes with a number of world-renowned universities, including Imperial College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Toronto, the University of Porto, the University of Lisbon, the University of Coimbra, Tsinghua University, Peking University, Zhejiang University, and South China University of Technology.

UM adopts a holistic education system based on the residential college (RC) system, as a platform for the integration of the 4 types of education in the  "4-in-1"  model. This is unique among universities in Macao. There are currently ten RCs at UM. As a complement to the faculty-based system, the RCs serve as a vehicle for whole-person education through systematic planning of experiential programmes. RCs aim to nurture students into compassionate and socially responsible individuals with the ability for self-reflection amid a culturally diverse and intellectually stimulating environment, with the aim of nurturing students who are successful in their studies and of high moral character. The RCs strive to enhance students’ seven competencies: civic responsibility, global competitiveness, knowledge integration, teamwork, service and leadership, cultural engagement, and healthy living.

Yes. For International & Exchange students, no study visa (stay permit) at Macau is needed before your arrival. The Student Resources Section (SRS) will arrange the study visa (stay permit) application for all international students as a group after your arrival in Macau. However, you might need an “Entry Visa” to get into Macaou. 


For more information, please visit our Students Affairs Office Website.

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