Academic Units
- Faculty of Innovation Engineering [6]
The Faculty of Information Technology (FI) was founded in the year 2000 as one of the first four faculties of M.U.S.T. Since 2005, faculty members have completed a number of research projects, with several ongoing, all funded by the Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao. The areas of research include computer graphics and visualization, computer networking and communication, decision support technology, and knowledge engineering.
The faculty offers academic degrees such as Bachelor's degrees in Computer Technology and Application, Electronic Information Technology, and Software Technology and Application; as well as Master's and Doctoral degrees in Computer Technology and Application, Electronic Information Technology, and Space Information Technology. Recently, in March 2022, the Faculty was renamed to the Faculty of Innovation Engineering (FIE).
The School of Business (MSB) was established in the year 2000 as one of the initial four faculties of the Macau University of Science and Technology. The MSB comprises three departments, namely, the Department of Finance and Accounting, the Department of Management, and the Department of Decision Sciences.
The Faculty of Law was established in March 2000. The faculty has set up the Research Center for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as The Legal Practice and Education Center. The faculty offers a range of degree programs, including Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Master of Laws, Juris Master, Master of Laws in Criminal Justice, Master of International Economic and Commercial Law, Master of International Arbitration, and Doctor of Laws (Ph.D.) in nine majors.
- Faculty of Chinese Medicine [9]
The Faculty of Chinese Medicine (FC) was established in 2000 and is currently the only higher education institution in Macau to offer a complete educational curriculum system for Chinese Medicine. The Faculty offers various academic degrees, including bachelor's degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicines and Integrated Traditional Chinese & Western Medicine, and postdoctoral research workstations.
- Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management [10]
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM), formerly known as Faculty of International Tourism, was founded in 2003.
- Faculty of Humanities and Arts [11]
The Faculty of Humanities and Arts is the third largest faculty in the university. The faculty offers the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication (BAJC), and the Bachelor of Arts in Art Design (BAAD), it also offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Communication, Doctor of Philosophy in Design and the Master of Arts in communication, Master of Design.
In March 2019, the Faculty of Health Sciences was renamed to the Faculty of Medicine. This faculty in Macau offers the only Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course. Additionally, they have established the Center for Continuing Medical and Health Education to provide diverse training courses.
School of Pharmacy is a teaching unit of pharmacy. It aims to cultivate Macau pharmaceutical talents, improve Macao drug research and development capabilities, and provides a new pasture for developing leading pharmaceutical talents for China and the world.
- University International College [14]
The University International College (UIC) was established 2010, focusing on providing degree programs and non-degree programs. It currently offers a master's degree program entitled Master of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and short-term training courses related to Chinese (Mandarin) language and an IELTS preparation course.
- Department of General Education [15]
The Department of General Education (DGE) has six general studies programs: Chinese, English, Mathematics, General Education, Physical Education, and Pre-University Program. DGE offers excellent general studies courses, supporting the entire undergraduate program of Macau University of Science and Technology.
- School of Liberal Arts [16]
Formerly known as The School of Continuing Studies and renamed in September 2020, the School of Liberal Arts (SLA) was established in 2003.
Campus
There are convenience stores, bank centers, student restaurant, teaching restaurant, coffee corner, computer store, physical development center, an Olympic-standard track and field stadium and gymnasium, indoor stadium and tennis court facilities in the campus. The University Hospital is located in the campus.
Block K is the International School of Macao. [17]
Library
The Macau University of Science and Technology Library was established in the year 2000, at the same time as the university. The library currently holds a collection of more than 9 million items, which include 1.7 million books(include e-books), 80,000 journals (including full-text electronic journals), 1.8 thousand newspapers, 6 million digital dissertations, more than 300 electronic databases.
The university library is also working on a long-term project called Global Mapping of Macao (GMOM) since 2013. The project aims to create a special collection of maps, atlases, plans, charts, landscapes, drawings, etc. - by either purchasing or facsimileing - with a special focus on Macao. The project has three main objectives: expand the global history of Macao as a research area, develop a special collection of maps about Macao, and provide a database of maps of Macao for research and public education.
The university library has therefore been forming protocols with important international libraries such as the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Bodleian Library, Harvard University, Library of Congress among others, and looking to keep the list growing.
Student dormitory
The university owns five dormitories. [18]
Student restaurant
The Food Connection restaurant is located on the ground floor of Block E Activity Centre and its seating capacity is 250, Food Studio is located at the Block O Academic Building Level 1 and it offers more than 500 seats. And the Café is located at the lobby of Block C Academic Building. [19]
Medical service
The medical service of M.U.S.T. is fully supported by the University Hospital which is a hospital located within the campus. [20]
Research
State Key Laboratories
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines
The Ministry of Science and Technology of China approved the university's application to use the name State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine on January 25, 2011. [21]
- State Key Laboratory of Lunar and Planetary Science
The Ministry of Science and Technology of China approved the university's application to use the name State Key Laboratory of Lunar and Planetary Science on October 8, 2018. [22]
Nobel Prizewinner laboratory
- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory of Chinese Medicine [23] [24]
Macau's first Nobel Prize Winner Laboratory “Biophysical Laboratory for Chinese Medicine” provides a novel platform to study the cardiovascular diseases, neuro-disorders and immune related diseases using the latest techniques of biophysics, especially to further clarify the molecular and cellular mechanisms in the complicated system of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Others
- Space Science Institute / Lunar and Planetary Science Laboratory [25]
Macau University of Science and Technology established the Space Science Institute (SSI) in 2011. The Lunar and Planetary Science Laboratory was formed in 2014 as a co-laboratory of Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration. Working closely with its partner laboratory, the Laboratory pursues academic research with a focus on scientific results derived from China's Lunar and Deep Space Exploration Program.
- Institute for Social and Cultural Research
The Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR) was established in December 2010, which is a key research institute in Macau University of Science and Technology.
- Macau Environmental Research Institute
Macau Environmental Research Institute (MERI) was established in September, 2015, which is one of the key research institutes in Macau University of Science and Technology.
- Macau Institute of Smart City
Macau Institute of Smart City was officially established on September 26, 2016, by Macau University of Science and Technology to provide a coordinated platform to promote Macau as a smart city.
Academy of Film was established in 2015 as the first research and teaching institute of cinematic arts in Macau. The academy was under the Faculty of Humanities and arts, which aims at establishing an international platforms of “communication, research and service”.
- Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health
- The Institution for Sustainable Development
- Macau Institute of Systems Engineering
- Macau Academy of Research Economy of Chinese Medicine
- Macau Architecture & Urban Planning Institute
- Macau Financial Innovation Research Center
- Research Centre on Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Macau Research Center for International Standard of Chinese Medicines
- Macau Media Research Center
