The University of Macau
The University of Macau (UM) was founded in 1981, and is the only public comprehensive university in Macau. UM now offers over 130 bachelor, master’s and PhD degrees along with other programmes to over 8,500 students. English is the language of instruction in the FBA and most other faculties.

The Faculty of Business Administration is one of seven, alongside Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology. UM also has the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, and Honours College. The university operates a four year undergraduate degree system.

In 2014 UM is moving to a new campus on Hengqin Island, which at one square kilometre is 20 times the size of the old campus. The new campus offers students an excellent environment and new facilities for study, as well as student accommodation.

Macau
While Macau may be best known for its hospitality and gaming industries, Macau has much to offer students and visiting academics. with her rich history and culture. The historic centre of Macau was listed as a World Heritage site in 2005, and includes 20 individual sites. As a former Portugese colony, Macau is a mix of Eastern and Western influences.

Macau is conveniently located one hour from Hong Kong by fast ferry, with direct ferries to Hong Kong International Airport. Macau’s own airport offers low cost carrier flights to Mainland China and around the Asian region.

Exchange Opportunities
FBA currently has around 100 incoming students from abroad on exchange programmes each year, and is keen to increase to around 300 per year.

UM is keen to form exchange partnerships with UK universities with good teaching quality, and who may look to broaden this relationship over time, with academic exchanges as a second step.

The Academic year at UM starts in late August, with the first semester finishing in December. The second semester begins in January and concludes in May.

UK universities that are interested in establishing formal ties with UM-FBA which would allow student and faculty exchanges can contact British Council in the first instance, and responses will be forwarded to UM for direct follow up.