The University of Macau is pleased to welcome applications from international students for its fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarships in China. For selected candidates, the University of Macau Scholarships includes tuition fee coverage, a $2,483.54 living stipend, and a on-campus accommodation fee for international students.
University of Macau Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Asia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $2,483.54 Living Stipend per year | Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 23, 2026
2026 Details of University of Macau Scholarship for International Students:
- The University of Macao is now accepting applications for doctoral, master’s and postgraduate certificate programmes, providing prospective students with an opportunity to study at an internationally recognized institution in Macao.
- The University of Macau (UM) is a comprehensive research-oriented public university of international standing. Macau is a special administrative region of China known as a major global gaming hub and a unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures.
- Applications for the 2027/28 admissions are now open. International students looking to pursue postgraduate studies in China can now explore a wide range of opportunities can now apply
Requirements for University of Macau Scholarships for International Students
To be considered for the University of Macau Scholarship for International Students, you must
- Be prospective students interested in pursuing doctoral, master’s or postgraduate certificate-level studies.
- Meet the specific admission requirements for their chosen programme because eligibility criteria, required academic qualifications and application materials may differ between programmes.
- Explore the available programmes and determine whether your academic background matches the requirements of their preferred course.
- meet the university’s language requirements and programme-specific conditions before submitting an application.
Benefits of University of Macau Scholarships 2027
- The University of Macau offers several scholarships and forms of financial aid for postgraduate students, including;
- UM PhD Scholarship
- UMPS provides each awardee with a monthly stipend of MOP20,000 for a period up to 4 years.
- Tuition fees will be offset by the monthly stipend before stipend disbursement.
- UM PhD Teaching Research Assistant
- UMTRA-Type A provides each eligible TRA with a starting monthly stipend of MOP12,500 for a period up to 4 years.
- UMTRA-Type B provides each eligible TRA with a monthly stipend that is equivalent to the monthly average of the programme full tuition fees during the normative study period.
- Tuition fees will be offset by the monthly stipend before stipend disbursement.
- International Student Scholarship
- UMTRA-Type A provides each eligible TRA with a starting monthly stipend of MOP12,500 for a period up to 4 years.
- UMTRA-Type B provides each eligible TRA with a monthly stipend that is equivalent to the monthly average of the programme full tuition fees during the normative study period.
- Tuition fees will be offset by the monthly stipend before stipend disbursement.
- University of Macau Scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Programmes.
- Scholarship recipients of master’s degree programmes will receive a one-off scholarship in their first year of study.
- The scholarship is one-off and students can only receive once throughout their entire study period of the programme.
- It is also compatible with other types of scholarships, academic awards and allowances offered by the UM.
How to Apply for University of Macau Scholarship 2027 in China (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2027 University of Macau Scholarship in China, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the program webpage.
- Identify their preferred programme, review the academic and application requirements
- Prepare the required supporting documents and investigate available scholarship or financial-aid opportunities.
- Applicants should also ensure that their applications are submitted before the relevant deadline.