Macao Polytechnic University

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Programme	Duration	Medium of Instruction	Eligibility*
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Applied Technology	3 years	English	Holder of Master’s degree in degree in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Computational Mathematics, Automation or related areas or the equivalent
Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence Driven Drug Discovery	3 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Master’s degree in Computer, Information Science, Pharmacy, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology, Computational Physics, Bioinformatics or related areas or the equivalent
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology and Innovation	3 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Master’s degree in related field or the equivalent
Master of Science in Big Data and Internet of Things	2 years	English	Holder of Bachelor's degree in Computing (or related field) or the equivalent
Master of Science in Environmental Intelligence^#	2 years	English	Holder of Bachelor's degree in Computing, Environmental Science or relevant field or the equivalent
Master of Science in Sports Technology and Innovation^#	2 years	English	Holder of Bachelor's degree in Computing, Sports Technology, Physical Education or relevant field or the equivalent

LANGUAGES AND TRANSLATION

Programme	Duration	Medium of Instruction	Eligibility*
Doctor of Philosophy in Portuguese	3 years	Portuguese / Chinese	Holder of Master’s degree or the equivalent; and Well-versed in Portuguese
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Language Sciences#	3 years	English	Holder of a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, Education, Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, or relevent field or the equivalent; and Proficient in English
Master of Chinese-Portuguese Translation and Interpreting	2 years	Chinese & Portuguese	Holder of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent; and Well-versed in either Chinese or Portuguese, proficient in the other, and good command of English reading skills

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Programme	Duration	Medium of Instruction	Eligibility*
Doctor of Business Administration	3 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Master’s degree or the equivalent; and Having at least three years of work experience in managerial level
Master of Business Administration (Gaming Management)	2 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent; and Having at least 2 years of full-time work experience by the application deadline (Internships and part-time jobs are not considered).***
Master of Business Administration	2 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent; and Having at least 2 years of full-time work experience by the application deadline (Internships and part-time jobs are not considered).***
Master of Science in Finance With Data Analytics	2 years	English	Holder of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent

ARTS

Programme	Duration	Medium of Instruction	Eligibility*
Master of Interdisciplinary Arts	2 years	Chinese	Holder of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent

SPORTS

Programme	Duration	Medium of Instruction	Eligibility*
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education and Sports Science^#	3 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Master's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Training, Exercise and Health Promotion, Sports Humanities, Sports Management, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Medicine or related fields or the equivalent; or Holder of Master's degree or the equivalent, and having research or work experience in sports and related fields
Master of Science in Sports and Physical Education Remarks: This programme is not for acquisition of professional qualifications.	2 years	Chinese	Holder of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent

HEALTH SCIENCES

Programme	Duration	Medium of Instruction	Eligibility*
Master of Science in Nursing Remarks: This programme is not for acquisition of professional qualifications.	2 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant majors or the equivalent
Master of Science in Nursing (Nursing Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing) Remarks: This programme is not for acquisition of professional qualifications.	2 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant majors or the equivalent Macao residents Holder of nursing qualification certificate issued by authorised entities in Macao Having at least three years of clinical nursing work experience in local hospitals, community health centres, and/or community medical service organisations

SOCIAL SERVICES AND CULTURE

Programme	Duration	Medium of Instruction	Eligibility*
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy	3 years	Chinese	Holder of Master’s degree or the equivalent
Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Heritage and Anthropology	3 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Master’s degree or the equivalent
Master of Education (Cultural Communication and Education)	2 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent
Master of Public Administration	2 years	Chinese / English	Holder of Bachelor's degree or the equivalent

^#The programme offered in Academic Year 2025/2026 will be officially launched upon publication in the Macao SAR Gazette.

* Applicants currently studying in the final year of the Bachelor's or Master's degree programmes are required to submit their most updated academic transcript and testimonial. MPU prospective graduates are not required to do so.

**Applicants currently studying in the final year of a Master’s degree programme and having at least 3 years of work experience in managerial level by the application deadline are also eligible (internships and part-time jobs are not considered, full-time employment certificate issued by working entity is a must). Applicants with outstanding research achievements might get the exemption of work experience requirements.

***Applicants currently studying in the final year of a Bachelor's degree programme and have at least 2 years of full-time work experience are also eligible.

Classes will be scheduled after 18:00 from Monday to Friday, and on Saturday, and might be adjusted according to the actual circumstances.

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