Doctoral Degree Programs

Doctoral Degree Programs

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

Supervisor's List

Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management

  • Hospitality Management
  • MICE Management
  • Cultural Heritage Tourism
  • Sustainable Tourism Development
Major in Tourism Management or related fields 

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements 

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

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Doctor of Philosophy in Management

The research directions will be divided into five categories and 17 majors:

  1. Management (Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Strategy Management, Enterprise Management, Organizational Behavior, Public Service Operations, International Relations, Public Administration, Hospitality Management)
  2. Accounting (Accounting)
  3. Finance (Finance, Banking and Finance)
  4. Applied Economics (Economics)
  5. Management Science and Engineering (Business Analytics, Logistics Management, Information Systems)

Major in Management or related fields

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Business Administration

  • Business Management
Minimum of five years working experience in management

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

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Doctor of Philosophy in Communication

Including the major area of "digital communication and urban communication" in cooperation with Fudan University. Not limited to any major

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy of Management in Film Industry

-- With work experience of 2 years or more in management or film industry

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Design

  • Theory and Practice of Art Design
  • Cultural Heritage Conservation
Major in Arts or related fields
(Applicants apply for the major of Theory and Practice of Art Design with color blindness and color weakness are rejected)

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts

  • Painting Theory and Practice
  • History and Theory of Fine Arts

Painting Theory and Practice
Major in Arts or related fields
(Applicants with color blindness and color weakness are rejected)

History and Theory of Fine Arts
Major in Arts, Humanities or related fields

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture[Remark]

  • Urban Design and Regeneration
  • Sustainable Architecture Design
The PhD in Architecture programme is offered to applicants who hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the field of architecture (Master of Architecture, Master of Engineering in Architecture, Master of Arts in Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture/Urban Design, Master of Philosophy in Architecture)。If the applicants do not hold the above degree, it is required to hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the field of architecture (Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, architectural degree recognized by The International Union of Architects UIA) or related Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Rural Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture.

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Digital Media

-- Not limited to any major

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology
  • Music Theory
  • Music Theory and Practice
Applicants must hold a master's degree in Musicology, or a related field with music qualifications and an instrumental performance videos. 3 Chinese / English Academic Staff

Remark: According to the relevant laws and regulations of the Macau SAR Government, in order to obtain professional titles such as architects, engineers or urban planners, relevant applicants must meet the academic requirements stated in relevant laws, and be registered with the CAEU (Conselho de Arquitectura, Engenharia e Urbanismo) for qualication recognition and pass related examinations.

Program

Major/Area

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Duration of Study (Year)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Law

  • Legal Theory
  • History of Law
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Civil Law and Business Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Economic Law
  • International Law
  • Legal Procedure
  • Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Law
Major in Law(s) or related fields

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements

Duration of Study (Year)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language[Remark]

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- Native Chinese applicants are required to provide a certificate of level 2—B or above of PSC or an equivalent proof recognized by the University.
- Non-native Chinese applicants are required to provide a certificate of level Six or above of new HSK examination or an equivalent proof recognized by the University.
- Applicants are required to provide one following proof of language proficiency with the lowest score/result:
English: CET-6 450, IELTS 6, or an equivalent English proficiency proof recognized by the University.
Non-English Foreign Languages: a certificate of language proficiency proof equivalent to CEFR B2 level.
- Applicants with outstanding academic writing ability but less English proficiency may provide relevant proofs recognized by the University.
Remark: The programme does not include the professional qualification training for primary and secondary school teachers in Macau.

English Proficiency Requirements

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Writing

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Major in Creative Writing, Language and Literature, Sino-Western Culture or related fields
- Applicants are required to provide one following proof of language proficiency with the lowest score/result: CET-6 450, TEM-4 60, TEM-8 60, TOEFL iBT 78, TOEFL Essential 8.5, IELTS 6, GRE verbal 150.
- Applicants with outstanding academic writing or literacy ability but low English proficiency may provide relevant proofs recognized by the University.

English Proficiency Requirements

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Education -- Not limited to any major;
Applicants are required to provide one following proof of language proficiency with the lowest score/result:
- English: CET-6 450 or above; IELTS 6 or above; or an equivalent English proficiency proof recognized by the University.
- Non-English Foreign Languages: a certificate of language proficiency proof equivalent to CEFR B2 level.
-- Chinese / English Academic Staff

Remark: The study plan of the programs of PhD in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language do not include training courses required for the professional qualication of primary and secondary teachers in Macau.

# These new programs are planned to be launched in the academic year 2024-2025. Operations will start after registration is completed with Education and Youth Development Bureau and published in the Official Gazette of Macao SAR.

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

Supervisor's List

Doctor of Philosophy in Science

  • Computer Technology and Application
  • Electronic information Technology

Major in IT or related fields

English Proficiency Requirements

(Applicants with color blindness are rejected)

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Networking[Remark]

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Major in Computer Science and Technology, Software Engineering, Control Science and Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, Electronic Science and Technology, Statistics, Mathematics or related fields

English Proficiency Requirements

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence

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Major in Computer Science and Technology, Software Engineering, Control Science and Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, Electronic Science and Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Medicine or related fields

English Proficiency Requirements

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Intelligent Science and Systems

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Major in Physics, Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Control Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Information Sciences, Computer Science and Technology, Aerospace, Management Science and Engineering, Environmental Science or related fields

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
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Major in Mathematics or related fields

English Proficiency Requirements

3 Chinese / English Academic Staff
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering# --

Major in Materials Science , Chemistry, Physics, Biology ,Environmental Science, Medicine, or related fields.
English Proficiency Requirements: CET-4 480 or above; CET-6 450 or above;TOEFL79 or above; IELS 6 or above; or an equivalent English proficiency proof recognized by the University.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science and Engineering# --

Major in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Ecology, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Earth Science, Management Science, Computer Science, Engineering in Energy and Power Engineering or related fields

English Proficiency Requirements: CET-6 430 or above; TOEFL (paper-based examination)550 or above / (Internet-based examination)80 or above;or an equivalent English proficiency proof recognized by the University. The department will consider to relax the English requirements if the applicant has published one English SCI paper as the first author or corresponding author.

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Remark: The program name changing application of Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Networking is under approval from Education and Youth Development Bureau.

# These new programs are planned to be launched in the academic year 2024-2025. Operations will start after registration is completed with Education and Youth Development Bureau and published in the Official Gazette of Macao SAR.

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

Supervisor's List

Doctor of Philosophy in Chinese Medicine

  • Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Clinical Studies
  • Acupuncture
Major in Chinese or Western Medicine
(Applicants with color blindness and color weakness are rejected)

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Chinese Medicines

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Major in Chinese or Western Pharmacology or related fields
(Applicants with color blindness and color weakness are rejected)

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine

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Major in Chinese or Western Medicine
(Applicants with color blindness and color weakness are rejected)

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Program

Major/Area

 Admission Requirements

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

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Doctor of Public Health

  • Community and Family Medicine
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Population Health and Health Promotion
  • Health Protection
  • Health Care Systems
  • Healthy Ageing
  • Psychological Medicine and Social Wellness
  • Men’s Health
  • Women’s Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • International Health and Travel Medicine
  • Disaster Medicine
Major in Public Health or related fields

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy

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Major in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Science or related fields

English Proficiency Requirements

3

English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences [Remark] - Major in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology or related fields.
English Proficiency Requirements: CET-6 450 or above; TOEFL iBT 79 or above; IELTS 6 or above; or an equivalent English proficiency proof recognized by the University.
* Preference in admission is given to applicants who have obtained their master's degree and whose undergraduate major is in MBBS.
- English Academic Staff

Remark: The recruitment of the program will start only after the approval from the Government of Macao SAR.

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

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Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Economics

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Major in Economics or related fields

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

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Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations

  • International Relations and Global Governance
  • Relations between China and Lusophone Countries
  • Sino-Western Cultural Communication and Exchange
Major in Political Science, Economics, Laws, Management, Foreign Languages and Linguistics, Humanities and Social Sciences or related fields.

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Doctor of Philosophy in History

-- Major in relevant disciplines on Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, such as History, Arts, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics or related fields

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Program

Major/Area

Admission Requirements 

Duration of Study (Year)

Medium of Instruction

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Doctor of Philosophy in Earth and Planetary Sciences

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Major in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Computer Science, Mathematics or related fields (include Engineering)

3

Chinese / English

Academic Staff

Remarks:

  • Applicants for doctoral programs must have attained a master’s degree.
  • The normal study period of doctoral programs is 3 years and the maximum study period is 6 years.
  • The Duration of Study is a standard period of study and for reference only.
  • The study plan and course description of the above programs can be checked from respective faculty's website.
  • University reserves the right to cancel any programs or majors owing to insufficient number of students.