Applications are now open for the University of Macau Scholarships 2027/28 for international students seeking postgraduate study opportunities in China. The scholarships provide opportunities to pursue Master’s, PhD, and postgraduate certificate programmes, with selected students eligible for substantial financial support, including tuition assistance, stipends, and accommodation benefits.JOIN OUR Coaching class for ALU ENGLISH TEST

The University of Macau (UM) is a comprehensive, research-oriented public university located in Macao, a Special Administrative Region of China. The university offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes across different academic fields and provides several scholarships and financial-aid schemes to support outstanding international students.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Depending on the scholarship and programme, successful applicants may receive:

·       Full or substantial tuition fee support.

·       Monthly living stipends for eligible scholarship recipients.

·       On-campus accommodation for eligible international students.

·       UM PhD Scholarship (UMPS): MOP 20,000 per month for up to 4 years.

·       UM PhD Teaching Research Assistantship (UMTRA-Type A): Starting stipend of MOP 12,500 per month for up to 4 years.

·       UMTRA-Type B: A monthly stipend equivalent to the monthly average of the programme's full tuition fees during the normative study period.

·       STEM scholarship opportunities for eligible Master’s students, including a one-off scholarship during the first year of study.

·       Access to additional academic awards, scholarships, and allowances where applicable.

Note: The exact benefits depend on the scholarship scheme, programme, and applicant's eligibility. Tuition fees may be offset against certain monthly stipends before the remaining stipend is disbursed.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants should generally:

·       Be international students interested in pursuing a Master’s, PhD, or postgraduate certificate programme at the University of Macau.

·       Meet the admission requirements of their selected programme.

·       Possess the required academic qualifications for their chosen programme.

·       Meet the applicable English or other language requirements of the selected programme.

·       Fulfil any additional programme-specific conditions.

·       Ensure that their academic background is relevant to the programme they intend to study.

·       Submit all required application materials before the applicable deadline.

Because requirements can vary significantly between programmes, applicants should carefully review the admission requirements of their chosen programme before applying.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

The University of Macau offers postgraduate opportunities in a wide range of academic disciplines.

Available opportunities include:

·       Master’s degree programmes

·       PhD/Doctoral programmes

·       Postgraduate certificate programmes

·       Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programmes

·       Other postgraduate programmes offered by the university's faculties and academic units.

Applicants should consult the official programme list to identify programmes that match their academic qualifications and career goals.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants should prepare the supporting documents required for their selected programme. Depending on the programme, these may include:

·       Academic certificates and qualifications.

·       Academic transcripts.

·       Proof of previous education.

·       Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé, where required.

·       Personal statement or study plan, where required.

·       Research proposal for applicable PhD programmes.

·       Proof of language proficiency, where required.

·       Identification or passport information.

·       Letters of recommendation, where required.

·       Other supporting documents specified by the selected programme.

Important: The required documents may differ between programmes. Applicants should check the specific programme requirements before submitting their application.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The University of Macau provides several scholarship and financial-aid schemes, meaning that not every applicant will receive the same type or level of funding. Scholarship consideration may depend on the selected programme, academic qualifications, and the specific scholarship scheme.

The UM PhD Scholarship (UMPS) can provide a monthly stipend of MOP 20,000 for up to four years, while eligible PhD Teaching Research Assistants may receive support under the UMTRA schemes.

For Master's students in eligible STEM programmes, the university also offers a one-off scholarship during the first year of study. This scholarship may be compatible with other scholarships, academic awards, and allowances offered by the university, subject to the applicable rules.

Applicants should also note that the University of Macau is located in Macao, a Special Administrative Region of China. Therefore, students should review the relevant admission, immigration, and accommodation information before travelling.

The scholarship information and deadlines may vary according to the programme and funding scheme. Applicants should always verify the latest requirements and deadline on the official University of Macau admissions portal before submitting an application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

23 October 2026

 



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