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Macau University of Science and Technology

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Macao SAR China
251–300th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Macau University of Science and Technology

Basic information and contact details for Macau University of Science and Technology

institution

Founded in 2000, the Macau University of Science and Technology has expanded significantly, becoming the largest multi-disciplinary university in Macao and is ranked among the Top 20 Universities in the Greater China.

Faculties and Programs

The University has 10 faculties and offers wide-ranging programs in 11 fields, including social sciences,  sciences, law, management, business, medicine, pharmacy, tourism, art, communication, and languages.

Research Development

True to its mission, the University has always fostered wide academic freedom, thus enabling the academic staff and researchers to develop diverse research projects and publish high-quality research. Over the years, the University has shown steady growth in the number of research papers published and the number of patents granted nationally and internationally. Indeed, the output of patents originating at M.U.S.T. has increased several times since its inception. 

The University owns two State Key Laboratories of China, five partner research bases and joint laboratory with the key research institutes in humanities and social sciences of the Ministry of Education of China, a number of research institutes and research centers, and the first laboratory in Macao named after a Nobel Prize winner.

Campus Life

The University accommodates diversity but advocates harmony among its students. Besides promoting professional excellence as a primary goal, the University stresses whole-person development and provides a wide variety of cultural activities to actively engage students. The University also owns several modern teaching buildings and a number of teaching laboratories with advanced facilities, including a library with extensive collections in many areas.

International Cooperation

The University has established cooperation of various forms with over 100 research institutes throughout the world. Its students are enthusiastically encouraged to enter exchange and postgraduate programs with associated universities overseas as well as to seek employment abroad.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Macau University of Science and Technology

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
57 F : 43 M (1)
globe fill
International student percentage
94% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
44.6 (1)
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Student total
18264 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

Jobs at Macau University of Science and Technology

Open positions for academics and staff at Macau University of Science and Technology

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Professor/Assoc. Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Institute for Social and Cultural Research

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao

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Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao


Department: Institute for Social and Cultural Research Position: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Lecturer Description Inaugurated in December 2010, the Institute for Social and Cultural Research is the scholastic center of the university. It rises as a nexus of communication and cooperation with academic institutions in Macau and in various regions of the world. Our institute hosts brand research projects and highlights quality lecture series. It has built itself into a unique platform for humanity and social sciences studies. To cope with our developmental plan, applications are invited from those with excellent academic achievements in the following areas: Professional Areas International Relations, Research on Sustainable Economic and Social Development of Macao, Research on Macao's Participation in the Construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area History (Macao History), International Relations (Sino-Western Cultural Communication and Exchange) Qualifications An earned Doctorate Degree in related discipline; Proven 1 year and above post-doctoral research work or university teaching experience in related disciplines; Proven experience in participating in 3 or more academic research projects or research funding; Proven experience in Macao public policy and Macao's participation in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and have published 5 or more representative papers. An earned Doctorate Degree in related discipline; Proven university teaching experience or experience in participating in 3 or more academic research projects or research funding in related fields; Proven research experience in Chinese history, Macao history, and Sino-Western Cultural Communication and Exchange, and has published 5 or more representative papers. Remuneration Package Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, professional experience and current position. Medical benefits, annual leave, provident fund, allowance and bonus, on job training program or overseas study opportunities will be provided by the University. Application Procedure Qualified candidates should apply the position online at the University’s careers site (https://www.must.edu.mo/en/careers) and upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae with expected salary, copies of ID/passport, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, testimonial of professional experience, publications and academic research outline etc. To browse for more information about MUST, please visit https://www.must.edu.mo/en

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Competitive

Posted

30 Oct 2023

Professor/Assoc. Professor/Assist. Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao

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Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao


Department: Department of Environmental Science and Engineering Position: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Description The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is aimed for provide professional training and enhance the professional quality, service standards, and industry competitiveness for Environmental Science in Macau. The Institute has strong research programs with support from different sponsors, such as Macau Science and Technology Development Fund and National Natural Science Foundation of China of the People’s Republic of China. To cope with our developmental plan, applications are invited from those with excellent academic achievements in the following areas: Professional Areas Atmospheric Environmental Science, Climate Change, Solid Waste Management and Reuse, Water Quality Control Process, Oceanology, Environmental biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Soil Science, Environmental Risk Assessment, Environment Pollution and Remediation and other relevant areas. Qualifications An earned Doctorate Degree in related discipline. Bilingual teaching ability preferred. Proven university teaching experience in related disciplines and strong experience in research records (with overseas experiences would be an advantage). Remuneration Package Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, professional experience and current position. Medical benefits, annual leave, provident fund, allowance and bonus, on job training program or overseas study opportunities will be provided by the University. Application Procedure Qualified candidates should apply the position online at the University’s careers site (https://www.must.edu.mo/en/careers) and upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae with expected salary, copies of ID/passport, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, testimonial of professional experience, publications and academic research outline etc. To browse for more information about MUST, please visit https://www.must.edu.mo/en

Salary

Competitive

Posted

30 Oct 2023

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao

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Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao


Department: School of Computer Science and Engineering Position: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor Description School of Computer Science and Engineering (Former Faculty of Information Technology) is one of the first four faculties established in the newly founded Macau University of Science and Technology in 2000. It offers a comprehensive suite of degrees: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. It has strong research programs with support from Macau Science and Technology Development Fund, National Natural Science Foundation of China, and Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China. To cope with our developmental plan, applications are invited from those with excellent academic achievements in the following areas: AI and machine learning; Computer architecture and organization; Data science; Robotics and autonomous driving; Cyber security & Information Security; Software engineering; Operating systems; Parallel and distributed computing; Algorithms. Qualifications An earned Doctorate Degree in related discipline; Bilingual teaching ability preferred; Proven university teaching experience in related disciplines and strong experience in research records (with overseas experiences would be an advantage). Remuneration Package Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, professional experience and current position. Medical benefits, annual leave, provident fund, allowance and bonus, on job training program or overseas study opportunities will be provided by the University. Application Procedure Qualified candidates should apply the position online at the University’s careers site (https://www.must.edu.mo/en/careers) and upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae with expected salary, copies of ID/passport, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, testimonial of professional experience, publications and academic research outline etc. To browse for more information about MUST, please visit https://www.must.edu.mo/en

Salary

Competitive

Posted

30 Oct 2023

Professor/Assoc. Prof./Assist. Prof., State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao

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Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao


Department: State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines Position: Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor Description Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) is now seeking outstanding scientists for the academic posts from Assistant Professor to Chair Professor with administrative titles of Assistant Director, Deputy Director and Director, to promote a high standard of teaching and cross-disciplinary research in the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine (M.U.S.T). Founded in 2000, M.U.S.T. has rapidly developed into the largest multi-disciplinary university in Macao and is ranked among the Top 20 Universities in Greater China. M.U.S.T. is also ranked 32nd in the “Asia University Rankings” and “World Young University Rankings” respectively in 2021 by Times Higher Education. M.U.S.T. endeavors to educate students specialized in various fields, attaches equal importance to teaching and research, and has continuously reached new heights in academic development. Currently, the university offers 80 academic programs in 10 Faculties in diverse disciplines. M.U.S.T. now owns two state key laboratories, the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and the State Key Laboratory of Lunar and Planetary Sciences, and a number of prominent research centers such as Dr. Neher’s Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery. Established in 2011, the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine is the first one in the field of Chinese medicine in China. The SKL is particularly interested in the application of the cutting-edge technologies in multiple research areas: (1) Development of innovative technologies and methods for quality control and standardization of Chinese herbs, and chemical characterization of herbal components; (2) Bioactivity, pharmacology and mechanism studies on the active components of Chinese herbs; (3) New drug research and development. The SKL now invites applications for multiple Faculty Positions (from Assistant Professor to Chair Professor) and administrative titles of Assistant Director, Deputy Director and Director. Applicants must hold a doctorate degree in a research field relevant to Chinese medicine, biomedical science or pharmaceutical-related disciplines, including pharmacology, cell and tissue engineering, stem-cell or gene therapy, structural biology, oncology, bioinformatics, chemical biology, natural products chemistry, medicinal chemistry or materials science. Successful candidate is expected to lead innovative and multidisciplinary research projects and possess excellent teaching skills and/or experience. Qualifications An earned Doctorate Degree in related discipline; Bilingual teaching ability preferred; Proven university teaching experience in related disciplines and strong experience in research records (with overseas experiences would be an advantage). Remuneration Package Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, professional experience and current position. Medical benefits, annual leave, provident fund, allowance and bonus, on job training program or overseas study opportunities will be provided by the University. Application Procedure Qualified candidates should apply the position online at the University’s careers site (https://www.must.edu.mo/en/careers) and upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae with expected salary, copies of ID/passport, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, testimonial of professional experience, publications and academic research outline etc. To browse for more information about MUST, please visit https://www.must.edu.mo/en

Salary

Competitive

Posted

30 Oct 2023

Professor/Assoc. Prof./Assist. Professor/Senr. Lecturer/Lecturer, University International College

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao

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Macau University of Science and Technology

Macao


Department: University International College Position: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer Description The University International College (UIC), M.U.S.T., established in 2010, provides both academic education and non-degree training and has served as a window for the university’s international exchanges. UIC currently offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Foreign Language Studies (English, Portuguese, and Spanish), MA and Ph.D. degrees in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, and Ph.D. in Creative Writing. In addition, UIC also provides opportunities that foster international exchanges, such as academic sharing with overseas universities, student exchange programs, and study abroad programs. To cope with our developmental plan, applications are invited from those with excellent academic achievements in the following areas: Professional Areas Chinese/English/Portuguese/Spanish: Language Learning, Linguistics, Literature, Culture, Translation, Testing, and any related fields. Education: General Education, Pedagogy, Educational Administration, Educational Policy, Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, and any related fields. Qualifications An earned Doctorate Degree of Chinese/English/Portuguese/Spanish in Language Acquisition, Linguistics, Literature, Culture, Translation, Testing, General Education, Pedagogy, Educational Administration, Educational Policy, Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, or any related disciplines; Bilingual teaching ability preferred; Preference given to candidates with experience in teaching IELTS; Good records in university teaching and research in related disciplines (with overseas experience preferred). Remuneration Package Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, professional experience and current position. Medical benefits, annual leave, provident fund, allowance and bonus, on job training program or overseas study opportunities will be provided by the University. Application Procedure Qualified candidates should apply the position online at the University’s careers site (https://www.must.edu.mo/en/careers) and upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae with expected salary, copies of ID/passport, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, testimonial of professional experience, publications and academic research outline etc. To browse for more information about MUST, please visit https://www.must.edu.mo/en

Salary

Competitive

Posted

30 Oct 2023

Subjects Taught at Macau University of Science and Technology

See below for a range of subjects taught at Macau University of Science and Technology

Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology

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MUST Brochure_Chinese&English.pdf

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Undergraduate Prospectus 2025-26.pdf

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Mainland Students Admission Brochure_Chinese.pdf

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Faculty of Chinese Medicine.pdf

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Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management.pdf

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Faculty of Humanities and Arts.pdf

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Faculty of Innovation Engineering.pdf

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Faculty of Law.pdf

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Faculty of Medicine.pdf

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School of Business.pdf

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School of Liberal Arts.pdf

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University International College.pdf