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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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: Apr 8 (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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English requirements
Sources (3)“1) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) • Internet-based test: a minimum score of 79;”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“2) International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Band 6.0 or above.”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Student Scholarship (Bachelor Students) – Full Scholarship
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full tuition
- Renewal: Renewable
- 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Macao Foundation Scholarship for Students from Lusophone Countries/Regions
Full tuition
- Amount: Full tuition
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (4)
“Eligibility : Bachelor's degree students from Lusophone countries/regions”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Amount : Full waiver of tuition fee, RC fee and living subsidy of MOP3,600 per month”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Criteria : Recommended by Macao Foundation”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Student Scholarship (Bachelor Students) – Half Scholarship
50% of tuition
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: 50% of tuition
- Renewal: Renewable
- 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Finance · 4 years Source (1)“The Bachelor of Science in Finance is a 4-year programme, covering finance, economics, mathematics, statistics and programing techniques.”fba.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in International Integrated Resort Management · 4 years Source (1)“Our BSc in International Integrated Resort Management is a 4-year undergraduate degree program.”fba.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 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)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applicants who have attained one of the following results may be exempted from the said interview:”gao.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required (reference) Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“Academic transcripts for Form 6 or equivalent; and”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application | Apr 8Source (3)“Academic Year 2027/2028”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Direct Admission 03 Feb – 08 Apr 2027”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Local and non-local students (not applicable to Chinese mainland students)”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | MOP 25,000–MOP 45,000 per year (≈ US$3,100–5,600) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (7)
“Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2026/2027”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Programme Full Tuition Fee within Normal Study Period# (MOP)”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“4-year Bachelor's Degree Programmes Local Students * 150,000 Non-local Students 490,400”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“5-year Bachelor's Degree Programmes Local Students * 187,500 Non-local Students 613,000”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The estimated cost of living for students in Macau is approximately MOP 25,000 to MOP 45,000 per academic year.”rc.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“UM medical insurance is mandatory for all registered students, except those are approved for exemption.”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“More details about the UM Medical Insurance Scheme, Waiver Guidelines and Exemption Application can be found at webpage: https://srs.sao.um.edu.mo/medical-insurance/.”reg.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ 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)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Residential colleges reserve accommodation places for first-year students each year.”rc.um.edu.mo ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 85% (2024–25 figure) (reference) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| 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).