Macao Polytechnic University Information

Established in 1981, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) is a comprehensive public university in Macao, featuring academic excellence with an emphasis on both quality higher education and significant applied research that contributes to global sustainable development. MPU is: • The first university in Asia having a successful institutional review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, UK • The sole university in China winning APQN Quality Awards from the Asia Pacific Quality Network four times • The first university in Macao receiving the National Teaching Achievement Award twice • Globally ranked 301–400th in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 72nd in decent work and economic growth (SDG8) • Awarded an overall 5-star rating from Quacquarelli Symonds Interdisciplinarity, multidisciplinarity, innovativeness, internationalisation and quality are the pillars of MPU’s all-round talent cultivation model. MPU nurtures globally-competitive professionals skilled in intercultural communication, emphasising their holistic development by providing a well-rounded platform that fosters leaders who positively impact society. MPU excels in interdisciplinary research with AI+ strategy to advance sustainable development. Studies focus on machine translation, Portuguese education, environment protection and intangible cultural heritage. Notable outputs feature the world’s most accurate Chinese-Portuguese machine translation system, and award-winning Canarin environment monitoring system. MPU boasts a robust network of partnerships fostering academic exchange, outcome-based teaching, research collaboration, dual degree and joint programmes with universities, corporations and organisations worldwide, such as the US, the UK, Portugal, Australia, Brazil, the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Setting off from MPU, MPU people are realising their prowess in different walks of life, creating opportunities for the betterment of the local community and afar.