Last Updated on July 29, 2023
Established in 2000, Macau University of Science and Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Macao (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Gabinete do Secretário para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura, Macau (Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of Macao), Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Macau higher education institution. Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old Macau higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Macau higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) – private nonprofit higher education institution in Macao. MUST was officially founded in 2000. It has an urban campus located in Macau. Macau University of Science and Technology is one of the leaders in Macao, one of the 5 best universities in the country.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The certificate of prior academic performance along with exam results is required for submission by the admission committee. More than a half (60%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at MUST, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. The university shares the popular system in Macao that divides the academic year into semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 7,500 USD per year. Doing your master’s studies at MUST is not cheap – a year of studies will cost you 7,500 USD. In addition, the scholarships provided by the university allow for partial coverage of tuition expenses. Due to the fact that the tuition fees at MUST may vary depending on the faculty, we advise you to check the official website http://www.must.edu.mo for more accurate information.
The composition of the university. Macau University of Science and Technology is medium in scale, teaching no more than 15 thousand students at a time. The university accepts both local and foreign students. The teaching staff is 499 specialists. Student exchange programs is one of the draws of the university.
Infrastructure of MUST. The university has a functioning library. For those who require accommodations dormitories on and off campus are offered. It is worth noting that in addition to being a part of the International Association of Universities, the university also has a membership in the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific and Asia-Pacific Quality Network.
Macau University of Science and Technology contact details
| Country | Macao |
| City | Macao |
| Province | |
| Address | Avenida Wai Long Taipa |
| Postal code / Zip code | |
| Website | http://www.must.edu.mo |
| Phone number | +853 2888-1122 |
| Fax number | +853 2888-0022 |
Macau University of Science and Technology degree programs and certifications
| Doutoramento Subjects:Traditional Eastern Medicine Tourism Public Health Native Language Education Medicine Management Law International Relations Information Technology Fine Arts Film Engineering Earth Sciences Design Communication Arts Business Administration |
| Licenciatura Subjects:Traditional Eastern Medicine Pharmacy Modern Languages Law Journalism Hotel Management Hotel and Restaurant Economics Design Business Administration Alternative Medicine |
| Mestrado Subjects:Traditional Eastern Medicine Tourism Public Health Public Administration Pharmacy Pharmacology Nursing Native Language Education Medicine Management Law Information Technology Foreign Languages Education Fine Arts Finance Film Environmental Management Economics Earth Sciences Design Communication Arts Business Administration Applied Mathematics Accountancy |
Services
Student services
The Student Affairs Office organizes visits, field trips and community activities for students. The University also encourages students to participate actively in various professional competitions locally and abroad. Based on students’ interests, the Student Affairs Office coordinates all kinds of training to students and provides them with guidance and counselling services.Show less
Housing services
With respect to campus facilities, M.U.S.T. has a beautiful campus, and several modern teaching buildings, well-established laboratories and rich collections of library resources in the library. M.U.S.T. advocates a harmonious, professional and caring campus which facilitates students to achieve all-round development and fulfill whole-person education.Show less
Library services
Originated from MUST, the University Library exerts its efforts in giving sophisticated resources support to teaching staff and students of the University. The Library aims to provide better service in keeping pace with the development of the University by making it more humanized, diversified and technological.
Student Life
Campus life
The University sits on Taipa with a campus of 210,000m2.
Sports facilities
Besides its main hall for holding large-scale ceremonies and activities of all kinds, the MUST Sports Complex also provides activity rooms for teaching and sport purposes.
The University campus is equipped with a football field / track-and-field stadium of international standards for teaching and sport purposes. Besides, there is also a gymnastic room available for use by students.
Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) – private nonprofit higher education institution in Macao. MUST was officially founded in 2000. It has an urban campus located in Macau. Macau University of Science and Technology is one of the leaders in Macao, one of the 5 best universities in the country.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The certificate of prior academic performance along with exam results is required for submission by the admission committee. More than a half (60%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at MUST, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. The university shares the popular system in Macao that divides the academic year into semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 7,500 USD per year. Doing your master’s studies at MUST is not cheap – a year of studies will cost you 7,500 USD. In addition, the scholarships provided by the university allow for partial coverage of tuition expenses. Due to the fact that the tuition fees at MUST may vary depending on the faculty, we advise you to check the official website http://www.must.edu.mo for more accurate information.
The composition of the university. Macau University of Science and Technology is medium in scale, teaching no more than 15 thousand students at a time. The university accepts both local and foreign students. The teaching staff is 499 specialists. Student exchange programs is one of the draws of the university.
Infrastructure of MUST. The university has a functioning library. For those who require accommodations dormitories on and off campus are offered. It is worth noting that in addition to being a part of the International Association of Universities, the university also has a membership in the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific and Asia-Pacific Quality Network.
Macau University of Science and Technology contact details
| Country | Macao |
| City | Macao |
| Province | |
| Address | Avenida Wai Long Taipa |
| Postal code / Zip code | |
| Website | http://www.must.edu.mo |
| Phone number | +853 2888-1122 |
| Fax number | +853 2888-0022 |
Macau University of Science and Technology degree programs and certifications
| Doutoramento Subjects:Traditional Eastern Medicine Tourism Public Health Native Language Education Medicine Management Law International Relations Information Technology Fine Arts Film Engineering Earth Sciences Design Communication Arts Business Administration |
| Licenciatura Subjects:Traditional Eastern Medicine Pharmacy Modern Languages Law Journalism Hotel Management Hotel and Restaurant Economics Design Business Administration Alternative Medicine |
| Mestrado Subjects:Traditional Eastern Medicine Tourism Public Health Public Administration Pharmacy Pharmacology Nursing Native Language Education Medicine Management Law Information Technology Foreign Languages Education Fine Arts Finance Film Environmental Management Economics Earth Sciences Design Communication Arts Business Administration Applied Mathematics Accountancy |
Services
Student services
The Student Affairs Office organizes visits, field trips and community activities for students. The University also encourages students to participate actively in various professional competitions locally and abroad. Based on students’ interests, the Student Affairs Office coordinates all kinds of training to students and provides them with guidance and counselling services.Show less
Housing services
With respect to campus facilities, M.U.S.T. has a beautiful campus, and several modern teaching buildings, well-established laboratories and rich collections of library resources in the library. M.U.S.T. advocates a harmonious, professional and caring campus which facilitates students to achieve all-round development and fulfill whole-person education.Show less
Library services
Originated from MUST, the University Library exerts its efforts in giving sophisticated resources support to teaching staff and students of the University. The Library aims to provide better service in keeping pace with the development of the University by making it more humanized, diversified and technological.
Student Life
Campus life
The University sits on Taipa with a campus of 210,000m2.
Sports facilities
Besides its main hall for holding large-scale ceremonies and activities of all kinds, the MUST Sports Complex also provides activity rooms for teaching and sport purposes.
The University campus is equipped with a football field / track-and-field stadium of international standards for teaching and sport purposes. Besides, there is also a gymnastic room available for use by students.
There are three outdoor basketball courts adjacent to the student hostel at Block G where PE classes, sports activities and contests can be held.
There are two tennis courts in Macau University of Science and Technology (Court 1 and Court 2).
Student clubs
Students’ Union of Macao University of Science and Technology (SUMUST), referred to as SUMUST. The Student Union was formally established in August 2001. The Macau University of Science and Technology Student Union is one of the registered societies of the Macau government.
The Student Union is composed of the General Assembly, the Council, the Board of Supervisors, and the thirty-two affiliated associations under it (the construction of the affiliated associations is still undergoing rapid development and improvement). All undergraduate and pre-university students of Macau University of Science and Technology are members of this association.
There are three outdoor basketball courts adjacent to the student hostel at Block G where PE classes, sports activities and contests can be held.
There are two tennis courts in Macau University of Science and Technology (Court 1 and Court 2).
Student clubs
Students’ Union of Macao University of Science and Technology (SUMUST), referred to as SUMUST. The Student Union was formally established in August 2001. The Macau University of Science and Technology Student Union is one of the registered societies of the Macau government.
The Student Union is composed of the General Assembly, the Council, the Board of Supervisors, and the thirty-two affiliated associations under it (the construction of the affiliated associations is still undergoing rapid development and improvement). All undergraduate and pre-university students of Macau University of Science and Technology are members of this association.
Macao Polytechnic Institute
Macao Polytechnic Institute was formerly known as the Polytechnic Institute of the University of East Asia. Following the splitting of the University of East Asia into three, the Macao Polytechnic Institute was established in 1991, comprising a number of schools with a long history of public education operation, including the Technical School of the Chinese Affairs Bureau, the Public Administration Training Centre, the Academy of Visual Arts and the Technical School of the Health Bureau.
Prior to 1998 the school’s central building used to house the Liceu de Macau, a public Portuguese-curriculum secondary school.
MPI’s education provision is delivered via six fundamental academic units: School of Arts, School of Applied Sciences, School of Business, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Sports, and School of Languages and Translation.
Programmes
| School of Arts | School of Applied Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master of Interdisciplinary ArtsMaster’s in Interdisciplinary Arts for Macao students and residents, taught abroad by the Taiwan University of Arts, in Macao Polytechnic InstituteMaster Programmes in Fine ArtsBachelor of Arts in DesignBachelor of Arts in Visual ArtsBachelor of Arts in Music | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Applied TechnologyDoctoral Programme in Information Science and TechnologyMaster of Science in Big Data and Internet of ThingsBachelor of Science in ComputingBachelor of Social Sciences in Sino-Lusophone Trade Relations |
| School of Business | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Master of Business Administration in Gaming ManagementBachelor of AccountingBachelor of E-CommerceBachelor of ManagementBachelor of Business Administration in MarketingBachelor of Business Administration in Gaming and Recreation Management | Doctor of Philosophy in Public PolicyMaster of Government Management- Chinese Culture University, for Macao students and residents, taught abroadMaster of Public Administration (Chinese only)Bachelor of Social WorkBachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration (Chinese/Portuguese) |
| School of Health Sciences and Sports | School of Languages and Translation |
| PhD in Physical Education (Chinese only)Master of Science in Sports and Physical EducationMaster of Science in NursingMaster of Physical Education (Chinese only)Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (Offered in Macao by Chung Shan Medical University, in collaboration with Macao Polytechnic Institute)Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Chinese Only)Bachelor of Physical EducationBachelor of Science in NursingBachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology (Medical Laboratory Technology / Pharmacy Technology)Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Therapy | Doctor of Philosophy in Portuguese StudiesPortuguese Culture and Language (as a Foreign/Second Language PhD)Education, PhD (in Portuguese)Master of Chinese-Portuguese Translation and InterpretingMaster Degree in Foreign Linguistics & Applied LinguisticsBachelor of Arts in Chinese-Portuguese/Portuguese-Chinese Translation and InterpretationBachelor of Arts in Chinese-English Translation and InterpretationBachelor of Arts in International Chinese Language EducationBachelor of Arts in Portuguese Language |
Centres/ Research Centres
- “One Country Two Systems” Research Centre
- Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies
- Centre for Portuguese Studies
- Engineering Research Centre of Applied Technology on Machine Translation and Artificial Intelligence, Ministry of Education
- Teaching and Learning Centre
- Centre for Continuing Education
- Seniors Academy
- International Portuguese Training Centre for Conference Interpreting
- Peking University Health Science Center – Macao Polytechnic Institute Nursing Academy
- Chinese-Portuguese-English Machine Translation Laboratory
- MPI-BELL Centre of English
- Language and Culture Research Centre of Macao (in collaboration with Beijing Language and Culture University and Institute of Applied Linguistics, Ministry of Education)
- Cultural and Creative Industries Teaching and Research Centre
- MPI-QMUL Intelligent Systems Research Centre
- MPI-UCLA Joint Research Center in Ubiquitous Computing
- MPI-Melco Gaming & Entertainment Information Technology Research & Development Centre
- Centre of Sino-Western Cultural Studies
- Social, Economic and Public Policy Research Centre
International recognition
On 13 February 2014, the Institute achieved the rating of “confidence”, as a judgement of its Institutional Review conducted by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), UK. The judgement is equivalent to an excellent level, as awarded similarly to Oxford University, Queen Mary University of London, etc.
In 2015, the Institute was awarded the “APQN Quality Award” by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN). In 2017, the Institute was once again awarded the award, becoming the only higher education institution in the country to receive the award twice.
The Institute won the “National Teaching Achievement Award” in 2019, making it the first and only higher education institution in Macao to receive this award.
Chinese Universities Alumni Association (CUAA) released the annual “Evaluation and Study Report of Universities in China”. The Institute was rated as a four-star university from 2017 to 2021 consecutively, ranking among China’s high-level universities.
Most of the programmes offered by the Institute have gained international recognition from various review and accreditation agencies/institutions:
| Programme | Institution / Results |
| Bachelor of Science in ComputingMaster of Science in Big Data and Internet of Things | The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UKEngineering Council, UK |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration (Portuguese)Bachelor of Arts in Chinese-Portuguese Translation and InterpretationBachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology (Medical Laboratory Technology)Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology (Pharmacy Technology) | Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) |
| Bachelor of Accounting | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)CPA AustraliaHong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Public RelationsBachelor of Social WorkBachelor of Business Administration in Gaming and Recreation Management | Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) |
| Bachelor of E-Commerce | Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultants (ICECC) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation | Academic Quality Agency for New Zealand Universities (AQA) |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), UK |
| Bachelor of Arts in MusicBachelor of Arts in Visual ArtsBachelor of Arts in DesignBachelor of Physical Education | Higher Education Evaluation & Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT) |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration (Chinese) | Higher Education Evaluation Center of the Ministry of Education (HEEC) |
Education
In MPI there are six Schools, namely, Languages and Translation, Business, Public Administration, Physical Education and Sports, Arts and Health Sciences, providing a broad range of bachelor degree programmes in areas such as Translation and Interpretation (Chinese-English / Chinese-Portuguese), International Chinese Language Education, Portuguese Language, E-commerce, Marketing, Accounting, Public Relations, Management, Gaming and Recreation Management, Public Administration, Social Work, Computing, Sino-Lusophone Trade Relations, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Design, Nursing, Biomedical Technologies (Medical Laboratory and Pharmacy Technologies) and Science in Speech-Language Therapy.Show less
Research
Apart from offering degree programmes, MPI is also devoted to its missions in research and training. Research specialisms are located in, amongst others, the Social, Economic and Public Policy Research Centre, the Centre of Sino-Western Cultural Studies, the “One Country, Two Systems” Research Centre, the Language and Culture Research Centre of Macao, the MPI-QMUL Information Systems Research Centre, the Portuguese Language Teaching and Research Centre, the Gaming Teaching and Research Centre as well as the Cultural and Creative Industries Teaching and Research Centre, Chinese-Portuguese-English Machine Translation Laboratory. Show less
Career
Recruitment information to be published will be selected by MPI. Email confirmation will be sent to those organizations whose recruitment information is selected and posted. Organizations will not be notified otherwise.
Services
Student services
The Student Affairs Office is under the Academic Affairs Department (SAA) and assists in providing services to students in the following areas:
- Student Campus Activities
- Further Studies, Career Counseling and Student Exchange Affairs
- Student Campus Life
Housing services
The Institute can arrange for non-resident students to stay in hostels. In each hostel there is furniture, a television, telephone, free broadband network service, washing machine, water heater, air-conditioner, stove etc. The basic standard is for two students to share one bedroom.
Library services
Macao Polytechnic Institute Library serves the teaching and learning missions of the Institute. Our objectives are to:
- Improve knowledge, skill and professional level of individuals,
- Provide information resources to facilitate teaching, learning and research,
- Develop partnership with local and regional information providers in resources sharing.
ICT services
IT facilities are becoming a key factor in providing an up-to-date teaching and learning environment in the new era. The Macao Polytechnic Institute is keen to equip the campus with an efficient and effective
Student Life
Campus life
The Macao Polytechnic Institute Student Expectations was developed by both the academic staff and Student Union of MPI, representing therefore a mutual agreement between MPI and its students.
Sports facilities
- Sports Court in Main Campus
- Macao Polytechnic Institute Multisport Pavilion
- Fitness Centre
Student clubs
MPI Student Union
Application process and the cost of tuition. The certificate of prior academic performance along with exam results is required for submission by the admission committee. The university shares the popular system in Macao that divides the academic year into semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 5,000 USD per year. Doing your master’s studies at IPM is not cheap – a year of studies will cost you 5,000 USD. Even though the tuition fees are not that high, the students still can apply for scholarship. Due to the fact that the tuition fees at IPM may vary depending on the faculty, we advise you to check the official website http://www.ipm.edu.mo for more accurate information.
The composition of the university. Macao Polytechnic Institute is relatively small, teaching about 4000 students on average. The university accepts both local and foreign students. The teaching staff is 399 specialists. Student exchange programs is one of the draws of the university. If you wish to learn more about the university’s life you can follow them on social media: Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of IPM. The university has a functioning library. For those who require accommodations dormitories on and off campus are offered. Macao Polytechnic Institute is a part of a few associations like – Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN), International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), American Institute of CPA (AICPA), Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP), Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA), China Association of Universities for the Aged (CAUA), Conselho Coordenador dos Institutos Superiores Politécnicos (CCISP), CPA Australia (CPAA), Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA), Federation of University Sports of China Rowing and Dragon Boat Branch, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Forges Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong (IIAHK), The Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Macao Library and Information Management Association (MLIMA), National Association for Gambling Studies Inc, (NAGS), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Society of Competitive Intelligence of China (SCIC), World Trade Centre Macau, S,A,R,L, (WTC).
What Is Science And Technology
Science encompasses the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment, and technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Oxford Reference provides more than 210,000 concise definitions and in-depth, specialist encyclopedic entries on the wide range of subjects within these broad disciplines.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is a broad term used to group together these academic disciplines. This term is typically used to address an education policy or curriculum choices in schools. It has implications for workforce development, national security concerns and immigration policy.The science in STEM typically refers to two out of the three major branches of science: natural sciences, including biology, physics, and chemistry; and formal sciences, of which mathematics is an example, along with logic and statistics. The third major branch of science, social science such as: psychology, sociology, and political science, are categorized separately from the other two branches of science, and are instead grouped together with humanities and arts to form another counterpart acronym named HASS (Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences), rebranded in the UK in 2020 as SHAPE.
