Established in 1981, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) is a public comprehensive university in Macao distinguished by high standard of scholarship in both teaching and research. Striving for international excellence and innovation in education, research and community outreach, MPU is committed to creating breakthroughs that benefit the development of different walks of life.

EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

Interdisciplinarity, multidisciplinarity, innovativeness, internationalisation and quality are the pillars of MPU’s all-round talent cultivation model. Degree programmes are offered in fields of information technology, health sciences, sports and physical education, languages and translation, arts and culture, public administration, as well as business and management, nurturing high-calibre professionals who are globally-competitive and proficient in intercultural communication.

QUALITY EDUCATION

Being the pioneer in higher education quality assurance in Macao, MPU is the first university in Asia having a successful institutional review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) from the UK and the sole university in China receiving the Asia-Pacific Quality Awards thrice from the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN). Various programmes are internationally accredited, enabling graduates eligible to apply for globally recognized professional qualifications.

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

MPU embraces a vibrant academic culture that fosters research and scholarship of societal relevance. Significant efforts are directed by MPU scholars towards key research areas ranging from artificial intelligence, machine translation, environmental technologies, to Chinese-Portuguese bilingual studies, intangible cultural heritage, gaming and leisure management, arts and creativity. Delving in interdisciplinarity and trans-locality, MPU is a driver of collaborative innovation and industry-academic partnerships that contribute to a sustainable future for all. Notably, patented research products developed by MPU are now in service at various public domains and higher education institutions across Macao, China, Portugal, Italy, France and Thailand.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

MPU boasts a robust network of international partnerships fostering academic exchange and collaboration. Sustainable partnerships have been established with renowned universities, organisations and corporations based in countries or regions such as the US, the UK, Portugal, Australia, Brazil, the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan with scopes of collaborations ranging from academic exchange, research collaboration, joint laboratories to dual degree and joint programmes. In concert with its globally-diversified collaboration and faculty profile, the University attracts annual enrolment of international students from the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa, constituting an internationalised campus constructive for intercultural communication and understanding.

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