The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is a private Catholic university located in the Macao Special Administrative Region of China. Here are some detailed information about the University of Saint Joseph:

History:

The predecessor of the University of Saint Joseph can be traced back to St. Paul's College, which was established in 1594. It is one of the earliest higher education institutions in Macao.

In 1996, the Macau Higher Inter-University College was established and later renamed the University of Saint Joseph.

In 2006, the school officially became a comprehensive university.

Educational philosophy and positioning:

As a university with a Catholic background, the University of Saint Joseph emphasizes holistic education and focuses on students' personal development, social responsibility and moral cultivation.

The school is committed to promoting dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures and integrating multicultural perspectives in academic research and teaching.

It is also an international institution that attracts students and scholars from all over the world.

College settings:

College of Social Sciences and Education

College of Arts and Humanities

College of Business and Law

Institute of Science and Environment

College of Religious Studies and Philosophy

These colleges offer a number of undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses, covering social sciences, education, art, business management, law, natural sciences, religious studies and philosophy.

Advantageous disciplines:

Education

Psychology

Translation

Tourism and Hotel Management

Creative Industries

Law

Health Sciences

Among them, disciplines such as education and psychology have a high degree of recognition in Macau.

Teaching mode and characteristics:

Small class teaching is adopted, emphasizing teacher-student interaction and personalized guidance.

Focus on practical teaching, and enhance students' practical operation ability through internships, project cooperation and other means.

Provide rich international exchange opportunities, including overseas exchange studies and joint scientific research projects.

English is the main teaching language, and some courses offer Chinese or Portuguese teaching options.

Internationalization:

The University of Saint Joseph has established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world.

Support students to participate in international academic conferences, seminars and joint scientific research projects.

Attract international students from all over the world and promote the diversity of campus culture.

Campus facilities:

The campus is located on the Macau Peninsula and has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other facilities.

It provides good accommodation conditions, including student dormitories and living facilities.

Application information:

For mainland students, you can apply for admission directly through the college entrance examination scores, but usually only fresh graduates with Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong household registration are admitted.

English proficiency is also one of the important conditions for admission, and usually TOEFL or IELTS scores are required.

Some majors may also arrange interviews or other assessments.

Graduation and employment prospects:

The degrees obtained by graduates are recognized by the Macau Special Administrative Region Government and can also be certified in mainland China.

Due to its high-quality teaching and good industry connections, graduates often find good employment opportunities in their respective professional fields.

The school has a career development center to provide students with job search guidance and support services.

Contact information:

Official website: https://www.usj.edu.mo/

Address: Avenida de Ilha Verde, 439-445, Macau, China

Tel: +853 2838 7700