Study destination · Asia
Studying in Macau SAR China
Macao is a small special administrative region of China whose universities teach many programs in English.
Macau SAR China
- Universities
- 2
- Tracks
- 1
- Living costs
- High
Macau SAR China at a glance
- Population
- 690,000
- Official languages
- Chinese (Cantonese) and Portuguese
- Language of study
- English in many programs; Chinese or Portuguese in some
- Currency
- Macanese pataca (MOP)
- Time difference
- 5 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia
- Climate
- Subtropical: hot, humid summers and mild winters
Cost of living
High
More affordableMore expensive
Housing is expensive; university housing lowers the cost.
English language
Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.
Bachelor
- IELTS
- 6.0
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
Master
- IELTS
- 6.0–6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 80–90
PhD
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 80–90
Accepted tests:
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
Some universities may accept:
Duolingo English Test
Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.
Programs in Chinese or Portuguese ask for that language.
Working while studying
Work for non-local students is limited and usually needs the authorities' approval; check with your university.
For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.
Program tracks that include it
Ministry of Education
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program
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- Degrees:
- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Fields:
- Services
Universities in Macau SAR China
2 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.
