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City University of Macau

City University of Macau (CityU Macau) inherited the legacy of the University of East Asia (Macao’s first university, 1981) and the Asia International Open University, officially renamed in 2011. It is committed to pursue the core value of Digital Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies underpinned by AI and Data Science as a comprehensive university with Macao Characteristics, China Soul, and Global Vision.
Guided by its motto of “Virtue, Knowledge, Practice”, the University, as one of Macao’s four comprehensive universities, adheres to the philosophy of “Serving Macao, Integrating into the Greater Bay Area, Embracing the World”. It continues to align its initiatives with the missions of enhancing academic structure, nurturing high-end practical talents, serving society, and addressing global challenges.
Quality Education: A Cradle of Interdisciplinary Talents with Global Vision
CityU Macau is the cradle of practical and interdisciplinary graduates with an international vision. It is home to nearly 13,000 students and currently offers more than 50 Chinese-, English- and Portuguese-medium programs through eleven faculties:

Faculty of Business
Faculty of Data Science
Faculty of Finance
Faculty of Health and Wellness
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Innovation and Design
Faculty of International Tourism and Management
School of Education
School of Law
Institute for Research on Portuguese-Speaking Countries
Institute of Urban and Sustainable Development 

With its main campus in Taipa and two additional campuses on the Macao Peninsula, CityU Macau offers students a multi-campus experience. The University’s “5-in-1” learning model — International, Experiential, Intercultural, Peer, and Value-Added Learning — supports holistic development, while encouraging students to engage with Macao’s diverse culture and cultivate a proactive mindset for addressing social challenges.
As a leader in hospitality and tourism management, the University offers TedQual-accredited programs by the UN Tourism at all degree levels. The “Hospitality & Tourism Management” ranked 37th in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025, while “Economics” debuted in the 301–400 range. The University ranked in the ESI global top 1% in Social Sciences, General, and Engineering.
The University ranked in the 601–800 range in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, and the 201–205 range in THE Asia University Rankings 2026.
An Express to International Education and Global Learning
CityU Macau boasts a robust network with 230+ universities and has played an active role in the ERASMUS+ program, the University Mobility Asia Pacific (UMAP), and the Association of Universities of Portuguese Language (AULP), allowing students to enjoy global exchange and develop intercultural communication skills. Scholarships are provided to help students in need and award students with outstanding learning performance.
Gateway to Greater Bay Area, China, and the World
CityU Macau partners with top research institutes and enterprises to drive research excellence. Its 23 government-supported research units, many regional firsts, offer a fertile ground for cutting-edge research. With Macao’s unique role as a bridge between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, the University enjoys multicultural exchange that enhances global mobility for faculty and students.
CityU Macau is an integral part of higher education integration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone. As a city where Chinese and Western cultures meet, Macao offers the University rich opportunities and policy support for expansion.
Magnet to Top Minds
CityU Macau fosters a dynamic working environment where academic freedom and integrity are highly valued. We have a strong and international faculty team, with 93% holding overseas educational backgrounds and work experience. 
CityU Macau is undergoing a phase of rapid growth. It continues to broaden its international horizons with a pronounced emphasis on discipline development supported by artificial intelligence, data science and information security, and frontier subjects empowered by AI such as digital humanities, modern finance, precision healthcare, smart tourism, innovative design, decision science, and future cities.
We welcome scholars who have a passion for research and teaching to join us. If you wish to start a career in Macao, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to join the University.

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