University of Macau
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University of Macau is in Macau, Macao. Tuition for international students: MOP 490,400–MOP 613,000 (≈ US$60,700–75,900) total (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: GCE A Level / International Advanced Level (IAL) Grade C or above in 3 Advanced Level subjects (not including English/Chinese subject); International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 28 points or above and awarded the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79. Scholarships: 3 from the university.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition MOP 490,400 total (≈ US$60,700) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | GCE A Level / International Advanced Level (IAL): Grade C or above in 3 Advanced Level subjects (not including English/Chinese subject). International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 28 points or above and awarded the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL 79. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 8 avr. (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Macau · 5 km from MFM airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | 85% of graduates employed or studying (2024-25) |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “In order to welcome more outstanding international students to pursue their studies at UM, the University has established the International Student Scholarship which provides tuition and accommodation fee waiver for the awardees during their normal period of study (subject to annual continuation).”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Scholarships for Bachelor's and Master's students may cover up to 100% of tuition fees plus 100% on-campus accommondation fees, awarded based on the applicant's qualifications.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Exigences en anglais
Sources (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “1) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) • Internet-based test: a minimum score of 79;”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Students applying for a programme with English as the main teaching medium have to attend an interview to evaluate the applicant's English proficiency for admission. Applicants who have attained one of the following results may be exempted from the said interview:”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“2) International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Band 6.0 or above.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “With English as the main medium of instruction, the University is committed to training and preparing our students as global citizens.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
International Student Scholarship (Bachelor Students) – Full Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“Scholarships for Bachelor's and Master's students may cover up to 100% of tuition fees plus 100% on-campus accommondation fees, awarded based on the applicant's qualifications.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International applicants of full-time Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes (excluding executive degree programmes) of UM who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“No separate application is required for the scholarship. All eligible students will automatically be considered during the admission evaluation process.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Scholarship is granted for the normal period of study, with its continuation from year to year subject to a successful annual review of the awardee's satisfactory academic performance.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Macao Foundation Scholarship for Students from Lusophone Countries/Regions
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (4)
“Eligibility : Bachelor's degree students from Lusophone countries/regions”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Amount : Full waiver of tuition fee, RC fee and living subsidy of MOP3,600 per month”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Criteria : Recommended by Macao Foundation”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Continuation : Students can continue their scholarship during the normal study period upon fulfilment of the particular academic requirements”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12International Student Scholarship (Bachelor Students) – Half Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: 50% of tuition
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“Half Scholarship: 50% waiver of Bachelor's Degree Programme tuition fee”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International applicants of full-time Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes (excluding executive degree programmes) of UM who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“No separate application is required for the scholarship. All eligible students will automatically be considered during the admission evaluation process.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Scholarship is granted for the normal period of study, with its continuation from year to year subject to a successful annual review of the awardee's satisfactory academic performance.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Programme curriculum covers main aspects of modern computer science and technology with emphasis on software engineering.”fic.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Finance · 4 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Bachelor of Science in Finance is a 4-year programme, covering finance, economics, mathematics, statistics and programing techniques.”fba.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in International Integrated Resort Management · 4 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Our BSc in International Integrated Resort Management is a 4-year undergraduate degree program.”fba.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Interview | Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Students applying for a programme with English as the main teaching medium have to attend an interview to evaluate the applicant's English proficiency for admission.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants who have attained one of the following results may be exempted from the said interview:”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicants must have met the below application requirements and upload all the required documents such as personal identification document and academic documents during the application period.”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants must upload all the required documents such as personal identification document and academic documents during the application period; otherwise, the application will not be processed.”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Academic transcripts for Form 6 or equivalent; and”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants must have met the below application requirements and upload all the required documents such as personal identification document and academic documents during the application period.”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application | 8 avr.Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Academic Year 2027/2028”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Direct Admission 03 Feb – 08 Apr 2027”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Local and non-local students (not applicable to Chinese mainland students)”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | 4-year Bachelor's Degree Programmes: MOP 490,400 total (≈ US$60,700) (2026–27 figure) 5-year Bachelor's Degree Programmes: MOP 613,000 total (≈ US$75,900) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | MOP 25,000–MOP 45,000 per year (≈ US$3,100–5,600) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (7)
“Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2026/2027”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Programme Full Tuition Fee within Normal Study Period# (MOP)”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“4-year Bachelor's Degree Programmes Local Students * 150,000 Non-local Students 490,400”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“5-year Bachelor's Degree Programmes Local Students * 187,500 Non-local Students 613,000”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The estimated cost of living for students in Macau is approximately MOP 25,000 to MOP 45,000 per academic year.”rc.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“UM medical insurance is mandatory for all registered students, except those are approved for exemption.”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“More details about the UM Medical Insurance Scheme, Waiver Guidelines and Exemption Application can be found at webpage: https://srs.sao.um.edu.mo/medical-insurance/.”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the official rate (Fixed link MOP 1.03 = HK$1) of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Unless special circumstances apply, all first-year undergraduate students are generally required to reside in a residential college during their first year, receive residential education, and successfully complete the required course assessment.”rc.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Residential colleges reserve accommodation places for first-year students each year.”rc.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 85% (2024–25 figure) (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “According to the Further Studies and Employment Survey of UM's 2024/2025 graduates, more than 85% of graduates had secured employment or were pursuing further studies within three months of graduation.”www.um.edu.mo ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Macau |
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| Nearest major airport | Macau International Airport (MFM), about 5 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q1563050 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).