If you are planning your journey to study abroad, but you are worried that the competition in the mainland is too fierce, and you don't want to be far away from the warmth of home, then Macau, a destination that blends Eastern and Western cultures, is affordable and has a relatively relaxed entry threshold, is definitely your ideal choice!
Macau, a vibrant special administrative region, not only has a world-class education system, but also offers a wealth of arts education resources. Here, you can enjoy an international education experience without ever leaving home, while still exploring this fascinating city. So, if you are looking for a study abroad destination that can satisfy your artistic pursuits and take into account your family feelings, studying in Macau is waiting for you to explore!
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Advantages of studying in Macau
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Great location
Macau is located on the southern coast of China, adjacent to Hong Kong. In recent years, with the commissioning of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao have become more closely connected, and the transportation is convenient, allowing students to travel between the Mainland and Macao with ease.
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The academic background is highly valuable
Macao has signed agreements with the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and other countries, as well as some well-known universities in Europe, on cooperation in running schools and mutual recognition of scores.
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The application conditions are open
It does not affect the voluntary filling of the mainland college entrance examination, and does not occupy the number of mainland college entrance examination volunteers. If you fill in the undergraduate application for both the mainland and Macao, you can be admitted in both directions, and you can choose to study in one of them at your discretion. And to apply for a bachelor's degree in Macau, you can use a relatively low score to go to a higher ranked school. For students, it's a good Plan B.
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The educational environment is of high quality
Macau is home to a number of well-known institutions of higher learning, and the quality of education is internationally recognized, and students can receive a high-quality education here. And for art students, there are a variety of majors to choose from, with 100+ majors to choose from.
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A blend of Chinese and Western cultures
Macao is a study abroad, and there is basically no language barrier for mainland students to study in Macao. But at the same time, Macau is a region where Chinese and Western cultures blend (bilingual teaching in Chinese and English), where students can learn about different cultures and broaden their horizons.
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The fees are relatively low, and there is a wide variety of scholarships
The cost of studying in Macao is relatively low compared to mainstream study destinations (such as the United States and the United Kingdom), and the total annual cost of undergraduate studies in Macao is about RMB 5-100,000.
In addition, colleges and universities have different scholarship programs. From the first year of admission, all universities in Macao will issue scholarships of different amounts according to the candidates' college entrance examination results, and enjoy full or half tuition fees, and even accommodation and living subsidies.
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The fees are relatively low, and there is a wide variety of scholarships
Most universities in Macau will have a campus recruitment fair before graduation, and students can choose to complete their studies in well-known multinational companies, multinational banks, international financial institutions, and five-star hotels.
In addition, those who have completed their bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies in Macao enjoy the policy of international students, extra points for entering the household, incentives for provinces and municipalities, and many preferential policies for buying houses and cars.
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Art Major
【Journalism and Communication】Data Journalism, Communication, Public Relations and Advertising...
【Digital Media Arts】Game Design, Animation Design...
【Design】Landscape Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Visual Communication Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Urban and Landscape Design...
【Film and Television Production】
【Performing Arts】Film and Television Performances, Stage Performances...
【Music】Vocal, Pop, Popular, Musical Drama, Orchestra, Piano...
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Eligibility
Macau University of Science and Technology
Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) is an international private research university located in Macau, China, and the largest comprehensive university in Macau. The university is a member of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance, the Chinese University Alliance for Planetary Science and the International University Association.
Macau University of Science and Technology was established in 2000 and is the first international comprehensive research university approved by the Macao Special Administrative Region Government after Macao's return to the motherland. Located on the island of Taipa, Macau, the University has 11 faculties and offers more than 170 professional courses. M.U.S.T. has always adhered to the school motto of "Sincerity and Sincerity", and has taken enhancing cultural exchanges, cultivating talents, promoting economic development, and promoting social progress as its educational purpose.
Macau University of Science and Technology currently has the Faculty of Information Technology, the Faculty of Business, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Chinese Medicine, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, the Faculty of Medicine, the International College, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Liberal Arts, and the Department of General Education, covering courses in the disciplines of arts, science, law, management, business, medicine, pharmacy, tourism, arts, communication, and language.
- M.U.S.T. Undergraduate Art Majors -
Its Bachelor of Art and Design program in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a comprehensive art education program that focuses on students' creative ability and technical practice. Courses include graphic design, product design, interior design, animation, and other directions, and students can choose according to their interests and career plans. M.U.S.T. has the largest number of art majors in Macau, covering the fields of communication, design, film, and interactive media.
Macau University of Science and Technology (Macau) has risen 100 places in the QS World University Rankings 2023 to rank in the 581-590 range, successfully becoming one of the world's top 250 universities in the 2023 THE World University Rankings, and 35th in the 2023 THE Asia University Rankings, successfully surpassing UM.
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Application Requirements:
• Hold a household registration in the Mainland and are required to take the National Unified Examination for Admission to Ordinary Colleges and Universities (College Entrance Examination) in the current year;
• Applicants for the Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts - Art Design and Digital Media Arts must hold the 2024 Provincial Unified Examination for Fine Arts;
• Applicants applying for the bachelor's degree program in general medicine and medicine must have a total score of the first batch of provincial undergraduate students/special type enrollment admission control line/corresponding key university score line in the current college entrance examination;
• Both arts and general students can apply for the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production and Performing Arts programmes;
• Some programmes require color vision and science grades.
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Application timeline
Medicine, Arts, Specialty Students: January 24 to March 15.
* Note: Majors in Arts, General Medicine, and Specialty Programs are required to attend a professional interview.
City University of Macau
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- City University of Macau -
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School Profile:
City University of Macau (CityU) is a comprehensive university in Macau, China, a private university in Macau, China, and one of the four universities in Macau, China that have the right to confer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. It is a member of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance, the World Alliance for Translation Education, the International Alliance of Design and Art Schools, the Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Cooperation Alliance, the World Transport Decarbonization Alliance, and the founding member of the Global Alliance of Metropolitan Universities and the International Federation of Portuguese-speaking Universities.
The art majors offered by City University of Macau are all taught in Chinese, and if students with relatively weak language can focus on the following majors.
- Undergraduate Art Majors at City University -
Its School of Creative Arts offers undergraduate programs in the fields of art design, performing arts, film and media arts, and more. The college pays attention to the combination of practice and theory, and provides students with rich artistic resources and practical opportunities.
The design course covers architectural design (environmental landscape, regional architecture, public art), product design (modeling semantics, classic cases), visual communication design (brand planning, contemporary art) and other professional fields to meet the diverse needs of students.
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Application Requirements:
• Hold a household registration in the Mainland and are required to take the National Unified Examination for Admission to Ordinary Colleges and Universities (College Entrance Examination) in the current year;
• Key undergraduate classes: college entrance examination scores of 1/paragraph line (independent enrollment/high score priority submission line) or above, merit-based admission;
• Ordinary undergraduate class: The college entrance examination score reaches 2 books/section line (2 and 3 combined undergraduate lines) and above, and the best students will be admitted.
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Application timeline
May 1, 2023 to July 3, 2023.
* Note: The time is for reference to 2023, and the actual time is subject to the official notice.
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Application Process
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Registration
Many students mistakenly think that it is the same as universities in the mainland, and it is not too late to apply after the college entrance examination. In fact, all universities in Macau need to register before the college entrance examination.
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High Consideration
After registering, the students sprinted for the college entrance examination with all their might. After the college entrance examination scores are released, the results will be submitted to the school, and the college entrance examination results will be used to determine whether to be qualified for the interview.
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Interview
Some majors in universities in Macau require interviews, and interviews are conducted on a major-by-major basis. After receiving the interview notice, the location and time of the interview have been determined, and passing the interview means that you have been admitted to the school in Macau.