About Us

Language is the wellspring of human civilization. In an era of multilingual and multicultural integration, it serves not only as a carrier of civilization, but also as an essential part of civilization itself. Translation acts as both a rainbow bridge connecting the world and a force that transcends linguistic and cultural boundaries—thereby expanding the horizons of human thought.

The century-long history of the Faculty of Languages and Translation reflects the systematic development and significant advancement of language and translation studies. From its beginnings as the Chinese Language School to its current standing as an academic institution with comprehensive undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, the Faculty has cultivated a large number of highly skilled translation professionals. Alongside talent development, it has also achieved remarkable progress in curriculum construction, scientific research, academic publications, and professional training.

Rooted in multilingualism and cross-cultural engagement, the Faculty brings together a team of dedicated academics with diverse and rich backgrounds, attracting outstanding students from Macao, the Greater Bay Area, mainland China, and Portuguese-speaking countries. Here, teaching and research go hand in hand, ideas converge, and multiple languages interact—fostering a vibrant and distinctive intellectual atmosphere.

The Faculty aligns with international standards in education and maintains strong academic partnerships with renowned institutions worldwide. Our Bachelor of Arts programmes in Chinese-Portuguese/Portuguese-Chinese Translation and Interpretation and Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation have been accredited by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) and the Academic Quality Agency for New Zealand Universities (AQA), respectively. Many of our programmes provide students with opportunities to study in target-language countries, immersing them in the new worlds opened up by different languages and multicultural experiences.

In the new era, intelligent technologies are emerging one after another, rapidly changing language-related industries. From "language + technology" to "language technology", and from early interdisciplinary initiatives to the maturation of new fields, language professionals are constantly updating their cognitive frameworks. The century-old history of the Faculty is not a constraint, but a foundation for absorbing and integrating new thoughts. Accordingly, we continue to reform our curriculum and deepen collaborations across disciplines, actively exploring new academic spaces emerging at the blurring boundaries of traditional fields. This is our proactive response to new opportunities and challenges.

Language leads you to the world; translation brings you to the future.

Welcome to the Faculty of Languages and Translation at Macao Polytechnic University!

Zhang Yunfeng
Dean, Faculty of Languages and Translation