Admission will be in accordance with the Admission Rules Governing PhD and Other Doctoral Degree Programmes of the University. For details, please visit the Graduate School:
https://grs.um.edu.mo/index.php/prospective-students/doctoral-degrees-programmes
Types of Entry
- General Entry (For Master’s Degree Holders)
Possess a Master’s degree or academic background recognized as equivalent by the University of Macau.
- Accelerated Entry (For UM Master Students)
Have been registered in a Master’s Programme at the University of Macau for at least one year. Have successfully finished the coursework part with outstanding performance and have demonstrated strong research ability.
- Direct Entry (For Bachelor’s Degree Holders)
Possess a Bachelor’s degree with outstanding performance and have demonstrated strong research ability.
English Proficiency Requirement
Applicants are required to provide a testimonial of English as the medium of instruction issued by their undergraduate university or the following English test scores as a proof of English proficiency:
- TOEFL* score of 550 (paper-based examination) / 80 (Internet-based examination); or
- IELTS* overall score of 6.0 or above with no sub-score below 5.5.
*Note: TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.