Two local universities featured in QS rankings

Two Macau higher education institutions appear in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings, with one securing its first-ever placement in two disciplines. The two institutions

Local youth show strong preference for engineering and tech studies

An education non-governmental organization has analyzed the final admission list for the 2026 joint recruitment of Macau students by mainland universities, revealing a strong interest among

TIS earns STEAM and Early Childhood honors at GBA school awards

The International School of Macao (TIS) has received awards in the STEAM and Early Childhood Center categories at the Greater Bay Area (GBA) School Awards.

DSEDJ flags need for careful review on relaxing overseas student admission

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said that careful review is needed before relaxing overseas student enrollment rules for non-tertiary school. In a

Tung Sin Tong nursery relocates to Zone A

The first nursery operated by Tung Sin Tong has relocated to Zone A after completing renovation works last month. The nursery moved to Tong Chong

DSEDJ tuition subsidy application window extended to 26 days

The Executive Council announced yesterday that the SAR Government plans to continue providing tuition subsidies to eligible residents enrolled in non-higher education institutions across Guangdong Province.

TIS hosts 2026 VEX Robotics Macau Championship

The International School of Macao (TIS) hosted the 2026 VEX Robotics Macau Championship recently, bringing together six schools and over 200 students across 50 teams. The

Macau-Hengqin campus eyes over 20,000 students

Education and Youth Development (DSEDJ) director Kong Chi Meng touted Macau-Hengqin International University Town as a driver of cross-border innovations at the opening yesterday of the

Committee flags university enrollment dropouts

The Legislative Assembly’s Second Standing Committee yesterday raised concerns over enrollment withdrawals at the three public universities, after government data showed that hundreds of students gave up

UM hosts training for mainland school leaders

The University of Macau (UM) launched a two-week training program earlier this week for principals and lead teachers from China’s mainland, aiming to foster professional exchanges

12 scholars from MPU ranked among top 2% of global scientists

Twelve scholars from the Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) have been ranked among the top 2% of global scientists, following a review of notable performances by faculty and

MPU to launch classes in Hengqin University Town by September

As part of Macau’s push to expand higher education into mainland China, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) confirmed it will launch postgraduate classes this September in the Macao-Hengqin

UM celebrates 45th anniversary with Open Day and robotics showcase

The University of Macau (UM) marked its 45th anniversary yesterday with a celebratory opening ceremony at the UM Lakeside Theatre, where government officials, students, alumni, and

Hengqin University Town to launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary research: O Lam

The new University Town to be established in Hengqin will launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary academic research, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam,

UM Hengqin campus construction contracts awarded at RMB6 billion

The University of Macau’s (UM) Hengqin campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone has moved forward with the awarding of construction, design, and supervision contracts for

Students most interested in international politics, survey shows

The Association of International Affairs Exchange and Training of Macao recently released a survey showing that nearly 48% of secondary students in Macau are most

Beijing approves annual quota of 190 mainland students for USJ

Beijing has officially approved an annual recruitment quota of 190 mainland Chinese students for the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in Macau. This milestone

Sands, UTM collaborate to launch culinary scholarship to France

Sands China Limited (SCL) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) have launched a new culinary program, the “Sands China Western Culinary Elite Programme,” with four

UTM’s Hengqin campus to receive 1,200 for new tech courses

The rector of Macao University of Tourism (UTM), Fanny Vong, has said that the university’s new campus in Hengqin will have the capacity to receive

Macau-Hengqin University Town set for postgraduate launch next September

Postgraduate education programs are planned to launch in September next year for the development of the Macao-Hengqin International Education University Town, with a target of 1,200

DSEDJ launches funding scheme for local young professionals in GBA

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) of Macau, in partnership with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), has opened applications for a funding program aimed at Macau

Gov’t expands career planning initiatives to upper primary education

To address the challenge of an imbalanced talent structure, with high school students focused on traditional disciplines like medicine and education, the Education and Youth

Mainland-Macau education exhibition draws over 130 institutions to student fair

The “Mainland and Macau Higher Education Exhibition 2025” concluded its three-day run after opening last Friday at Kao Yip Middle School in NAPE. The exhibition

TODA and USJ honor 39 graduates in first sustainable tourism program

The graduation ceremony for the Diploma in Sustainable Tourism Practices Program was held last week, with 39 graduates who completed the program both offline and

Several institutions see gov’t funding halted due to non-compliance

Several educational institutions have been losing part or all of their government funding because they failed to comply with the rules, particularly submitting reports in a

UM breaks into global top 150 universities in World University Rankings

The University of Macau (UM) has entered the global top 150 universities for the first time, ranking 145th in the latest assessment. Times Higher

DSEDJ integrates AI into non-tertiary education curriculum

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has completed a legal framework update to formally include programming and artificial intelligence (AI) in the curriculum of the

Early intervention services need urgent upgrades despite high gov’t approval ratings

Macau’s government policies for children with special needs receive high marks, but early intervention services remain underdeveloped, with long waiting times and limited resources. Toni Im, secretary-general of

Enrollment hits 89,000 for new school year, kindergarten sees decline

With summer vacation now over, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced that approximately 80% of schools in Macau resumed classes yesterday, with the student population for

Trump saying 600,000 Chinese students could come to the US draws MAGA backlash

President Donald Trump seemingly caught his loyal conservative base off-guard and sparked backlash by saying he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into American universities. That would

DSEDJ encourages early preparation for 2025/26 school year

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has issued a call to parents and schools to begin early preparations for the upcoming 2025/2026 school year.

MUST Foundation in Macau and Shanghai launch AI medical research center

The MUST Foundation, with bases in both Macau and Shanghai, has launched the new China Macao-Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Translational Medicine Center to support Macau’s emerging healthcare

CE and Beijing’s education minister discuss boosting international education hub

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and China’s Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng met at the Government Headquarters late last week to discuss advancing the region’s educational

Sensory play and early intervention keys in tackling developmental delays

Efforts to promote early intervention for developmental dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are gaining momentum in Macau as parental awareness grows and demand for pediatric

Free preschool policy targets to support 12 million children

China’s phased free preschool education policy is set to benefit around 12 million children in the upcoming autumn semester, easing the financial burden on families by approximately

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