MPU Introduction
Macao Polytechnic University is an applied and public university distinguished by high standards of scholarship in both teaching and applied research. Established in 1981, it was formerly known as the University of East Asia Polytechnic Institute, which became Macao Polytechnic Institute in 1991 and was renamed as Macao Polytechnic University on 1 March 2022. In line with its motto “knowledge, expertise, global vision”, MPU strives for international excellence in teaching and learning, research development and community outreach, adhering to its long-standing commitment to serving Macao and the country.
Diversified Education System
With the strong support of the Macao SAR and the national government, MPU leverages its academic strengths in sustainable enhancement of teaching and research, taking on an active role in promoting Macao’s higher education development. Currently, MPU has six faculties, respectively in Applied Sciences, Health Sciences and Sports, Languages and Translation, Arts and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Business, offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in fields of study such as technology and innovation, health sciences, sports sciences, languages and translation, arts and creativity, public administration, social services, business and administration. Through the diversified education experience being offered, MPU cultivates students to become quality professionals with global vision in respective specialised areas.
Quality Teaching and Learning
In pursuance of excellence, the University has been proactive in optimising educational quality through academic accreditation. Being the pioneer in higher education quality assurance in Macao, MPU is the first higher education institution (HEI) in Asia having a successful institutional review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), UK. Its education provision has been widely acclaimed in academic reviews by authoritative quality assurance bodies and professional institutions at home and abroad. As recognition of its commitment to quality teaching and learning, the University is the first and only HEI in Macao to have twice secured the “National Teaching Achievement Award” in higher education, which is the highest award for teaching excellence in China. It is also the only HEI in China to have received the Asia-Pacific Quality Awards four times from the Asia-Pacific Quality Network.
Interdisciplinary Research
MPU strives to contribute to intellectual scholarship through interdisciplinary research and innovation. Significant research input is devoted at the University to the development of major research areas such as technology and innovation, Chinese-Portuguese-English translation, environment protection, intangible cultural heritage, tourism and leisure, as well as arts and creativity, which are powered through an array of research centres and laboratories. Research products are developed out of this interdisciplinary research to promote the transfer of research achievements.
International Recognition
Through quality teaching and research, MPU has seen a steady rise in international rankings in recent years, and is currently ranked between 901-950 globally and 402nd among Asian universities in the QS World University Rankings. In the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, MPU is positioned globally between 301st and 400th, making it the highest-ranked university in Macao. Notably, MPU ranked among the world's top 100 universities for several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Quality Education, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Global Networks
Sustainable and diversified partnerships have been established with renowned universities, organisations and corporations based in countries or regions such as Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking countries with scopes of collaborations ranging from academic exchange, student exchange, research collaboration, and joint laboratories to dual degree and joint programmes.
Community Outreach and Sustainability
MPU is devoted to applied research and community services that contribute to the sustainable development and economic diversification of society by means of fostering scholarship of social relevance and life-long learning in areas that have a direct impact on people’s livelihood, such as culture and creativity, gaming and tourism, nursing and healthcare, sports and physical education, and public services. Members of the University contribute their academic visions to the socio-economic and cultural development of Macao by serving as chair or members at various advisory committees as entrusted by the Macao SAR Government, conducting policy studies and carrying out research projects of immediate relevance to the society.
MPU is actively advancing the planning for the construction of its campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, contributing to the development of Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town. Moving forward, and adhering to its long-standing commitment to quality and student-centred education, MPU will further maximise its academic strengths, continuously enhance its education provision, and sustain the synergistic development of teaching and research, contributing to serving and laying down yet another milestone in the development of Macao and the country.