Macao University of Tourism

Macau S.A.R. • Founded 1995

Updated Oct 2026 · Source: utm.edu.mo

Overview

English Name: Macao University of Tourism
Acronyms: IFT, IFTM, UTM
Founded: 1995
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public

Macao University of Tourism is a higher education institution in Macao, China, oriented toward preparing graduates for the tourism and wider service industries.

Its programmes cover bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral study, with both a Doctor of Philosophy and a Doctor of Business Administration offered at postgraduate level. Undergraduate courses run in two media of instruction, English and Chinese, so applicants can pick the language that suits them.

International experience is built into student life. Visiting exchange students can join the university, while enrolled students can take part in outbound exchanges abroad.

These placements vary considerably in length, lasting anywhere between a week and two years.

A separate global internship scheme lets students gain workplace experience overseas, and each of the three routes has its own contact point for enquiries. Beyond the classroom, the admissions website describes a student hostel, campus life activities, student and alumni stories, an open day for prospective applicants and scholarship information.

Fees, an admission brochure and details for each degree level are published through the university's admissions pages, which applicants should consult for current requirements and deadlines.

Location & Contact

Below are Macao University of Tourism's address, location, and primary contact channels.

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Programs Offered

The full set of programmes Macao University of Tourism offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

32 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Macau S.A.R.

Master of Business Administration 1 programme

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business & Management

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Master's Degree 13 programmes

Master of Philosophy in Cultural Studies
Philosophy & Ethics

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Master of Philosophy in International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Tourism & Leisure
Master of Science in Cultural and Creative Industries Management
Business & Management

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Master of Science in Digital Marketing and Analytics
Marketing

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Master of Science in Heritage Management
Business & Management
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Tourism & Leisure

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Master of Science in Innovative Hospitality Management
Tourism & Leisure

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Master of Science in International Events Management
Business & Management
Master of Science in International Food and Beverage Management
Business & Management

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Master of Science in International Gastronomy Management
Physics & Astronomy

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Doctorate 3 programmes

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Studies
Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Tourism & Leisure

Diploma 7 programmes

Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing and Analytics
Marketing

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Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
Tourism & Leisure

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Postgraduate Diploma in International Events Management
Business & Management

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Postgraduate Diploma in International Food and Beverage Management
Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Tourism & Leisure

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Postgraduate Diploma in Smart Technologies in Hospitality and Tourism
Tourism & Leisure
Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management
Tourism & Leisure

Scholarships in Macau S.A.R.

Scholarships and grants accessible to students attending Macao University of Tourism or other universities in Macau S.A.R. are below.

Aerospace Workers' Children Scholarship
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · Renewable · 3,600 MOP per monthly · Combined · Covers Living
Covers the main-programme tuition and accommodation at the institution's published annual rates in full, plus a living allowance of MOP 3,600 a month for up to 12 months; the Foundation pays tuition and accommodation directly to the institution.
Asian International Student Scholarship
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 3,600 MOP per monthly · Combined · Covers Living
Covers the main-programme tuition and accommodation at the institution's published annual rates in full, plus a living allowance of MOP 3,600 a month for up to 12 months; the Foundation pays tuition and accommodation directly to the institution.
Banco Nacional Ultramarino Scholarship
Corporate funded
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: amount varies each year.
Bank of China Scholarship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: up to MOP 10,000 per student.
Belt and Road Scholarship (Study Abroad)
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · Renewable · 60,000 MOP per year
Annual scholarship of MOP 60,000 to 80,000 for Macao students who go abroad to a designated Belt and Road country for a full-time degree; 20 places are open to direct applications, with MOP 80,000 for Portugal and MOP 60,000 for the other destinations.
Belt and Road Scholarship (Study in Macao)
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 100,000 MOP per year
Annual scholarship of MOP 100,000 for bachelor's students from Belt and Road partner countries who study at a Macao institution; 50 places are available in the 2026/27 round and the award runs for the normal minimum length of the course.
BNU Affinity Card Fund Scholarship
Corporate funded
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: amount varies each year.
Cheung Lup Kwan Scholarship
Other funded · 6,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 6,000 per award.
Entrance Scholarship (Tuition Waiver)
University funded · International students · Renewable · Partial Tuition
Tuition waiver of 100% or 50% for outstanding applicants to bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes, decided by a scholarship panel from past results, admission exams or document review, renewable each semester for the shortest registered duration of the programme.
Galaxy Entertainment Group Scholarship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Golden Burger Charity Association Scholarship
Foundation funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Henry Fok Foundation Scholarship
Foundation funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Higher Education Financial Assistance Scheme
Education Fund (Macao) · Government funded · Renewable · Combined · Covers Travel
Education Fund scheme for Macao students taking pre-university or degree programmes at legally established institutions, bundling an income-tested student loan, a merit scholarship, a grant for studying a designated field, a grant for further study in Portugal, and extra loans for accommodation and for departure and return travel.
International Doctoral Scholarship (Macao)
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 120,000 MOP per year
Annual scholarship of MOP 120,000 for international students taking a full-time doctoral degree at a Macao institution; 50 places a year, paid for the normal minimum length of the course.
International Master's Scholarship (Macao)
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 100,000 MOP per year
Annual scholarship of MOP 100,000 for international students taking a full-time master's degree at a Macao institution; 50 places a year, paid for the normal minimum length of the course.
L'Arc Macau and Lisboeta Talent Scholarship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Luso International Bank Academic Research Award
Corporate funded · 15,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 15,000 per award.
Luso International Bank Scholarship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Macao HEI Excellent Student Award
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · 10,000 MOP per total
One-off cash award of MOP 10,000 for high-achieving bachelor's students at Macao higher-education institutions, with 135 awards available in the 2026/27 round; the money is paid by bank transfer on or before 31 December.
Macao HEI Excellent Student Special Award
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · 30,000 MOP per total
One-off cash award of MOP 30,000 for the very top bachelor's students at Macao higher-education institutions, with 10 awards available in the 2026/27 round.
Macao HEI Exchange Student Scholarship
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · 10,000 MOP per total
One-off award of MOP 10,000 for bachelor's students in any major other than Portuguese who join an exchange programme of at least one semester; 42 awards are available in the 2026/27 round.
Macao HEI Portuguese Exchange Scholarship
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · 30,000 MOP per total
One-off award of MOP 30,000 for bachelor's students whose major is Portuguese and who join an exchange programme of at least one semester; 28 awards are available in the 2026/27 round.
Macau Hotel Association Scholarship
Other funded · Partial Tuition
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: covers 50% of annual tuition.
Macau Polytec Group Scholarship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Macau Traveling & Cultural Exchange Scholarship
Other funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Mainland Applicants Fellowship
University funded · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living, Books
Fellowship for financially disadvantaged but outstanding mainland applicants covering full tuition, hostel fees, a living allowance and an allowance for uniform and learning materials, renewable each academic year for the shortest duration of the programme.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Scholarship
Corporate funded · 12,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 12,000 per award.
Menzies Aviation Macau Scholarship
Corporate funded · Full Tuition
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: covers 100% of annual tuition.
MGM Elite Scholarship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Nam Kwong Education Scholarship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: up to MOP 10,000 per student.
Portuguese-Speaking Regions Student Scholarship
Macao Foundation · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 3,600 MOP per monthly · Combined · Covers Living
Covers the main-programme tuition and accommodation at the institution's published annual rates in full, plus a living allowance of MOP 3,600 a month for up to 12 months; the Foundation pays tuition and accommodation directly to the institution.
Sands China Scholarship and Fellowship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Scholarship Award for Greatest Contribution
University funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.
Top Higher Education Institutions Scholarship
Education Fund (Macao) · Government funded · Renewable
Yearly subsidy for Macao permanent residents who are admitted to a full-time bachelor's or combined degree at a top-ranked university outside Macao, paid at a rate that depends on the destination: MOP 80,000 for mainland China, MOP 140,000 for Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asia, and MOP 320,000 for Oceania, Europe, the Americas and other regions.
UTM Council Scholarship
University funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: up to MOP 10,000 per student.
Wynn Scholarship
Corporate funded · 10,000 MOP per total
Scholarship for enrolled UTM students: MOP 10,000 per award.

How to apply to Macao University of Tourism

What applying to Macao University of Tourism involves, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Use the programme finder to browse Macao University of Tourism's 32 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Macao University of Tourism typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Macao University of Tourism processes applications through www.utm.edu.mo. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Macao University of Tourism

Concise answers to common questions about Macao University of Tourism.

In what year was Macao University of Tourism established?

Macao University of Tourism was founded in 1995 (approximately 31 years ago).

Where is Macao University of Tourism located?

Macao University of Tourism is located in Macao, Macau S.A.R..

Is Macao University of Tourism public or private?

It is a public higher-education institution.

How do I find Macao University of Tourism online?

Macao University of Tourism's official website is www.utm.edu.mo.

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