The University of Tourism (UTM) is a public higher education institution in the Macao Special Administrative Region, focusing on providing education and training related to tourism and the service industry. The following is a detailed introduction to the University of Tourism:

History:

The predecessor of the University of Tourism was the Macau Institute of Tourism, which was established in 1995.

On April 1, 2024, the Macau Institute of Tourism was officially renamed the University of Tourism.

Educational philosophy and positioning:

The University of Tourism is committed to becoming an internationally leading tourism higher education institution.

The school emphasizes a teaching model that combines theory and practice to cultivate talents with professional skills and an international perspective.

Committed to providing intellectual support and talent reserves for the development of the tourism industry in Macao and even the Asia-Pacific region.

College settings:

School of Tourism Management

School of Hotel Management

School of Cultural Heritage Management

School of Convention and Exhibition and Event Management

School of Marketing and Retail Management

School of Leisure and Entertainment Management

School of Health and Sports Management

School of Cultural and Creative Industry Management

School of Culinary Arts

These colleges offer a number of undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses, covering hotel management, tourism management, cultural heritage protection, convention and exhibition management, marketing, leisure and entertainment and other fields.

Advantageous disciplines:

Hotel Management

Tourism Management

Convention and Exhibition Management

Cultural Heritage Protection

Tourism Planning and Development

Tourism Economy

Tourism Policies and Regulations

Among them, majors such as hotel management and tourism management enjoy a high reputation in Asia and even the world. In the 2023 QS World University "Hospitality and Leisure Management" subject ranking, Macau University of Tourism ranked first in Asia and tenth in the world.

Teaching mode and characteristics:

Using small classes, focusing on teacher-student interaction, and providing personalized learning experience.

Emphasis on practical teaching, enhancing students' practical operation ability through internships, industry cooperation projects, etc.

Provide abundant overseas exchange opportunities and support students to participate in international exchange programs.

Bilingual teaching is implemented, and some courses are taught in English to meet the needs of internationalization.

Internationalization:

The Macau University of Tourism has established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world, including Cornell University in the United States and the Lausanne Hotel Management School in Switzerland.

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 diversification of campus culture.

Campus facilities:

The campus is located in Mong-Hsia Hill, Macau, with a beautiful environment and modern facilities.

It is equipped with advanced laboratories, libraries, simulated hotels, cooking classrooms and other teaching facilities.

The student dormitories are in good condition and provide a comfortable living environment.

Application information:

For mainland students, they can apply for admission directly through the college entrance examination scores, which are generally required to meet or exceed the first batch of undergraduate admission scores in the province/city/autonomous region.

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

Some majors may also arrange interviews or other evaluation links.

Graduation and employment prospects:

The degrees obtained by graduates are recognized by the Macau Special Administrative Region Government, and academic qualifications 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 job search guidance and support services to students.

Contact Information:

Official Website: https://www.utm.edu.mo/

Address: Mong Ha Hill, Macau Peninsula, Macau Special Administrative Region

Tel: +853 8598 6666