Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering programme is designed to provide advanced education in civil engineering for engineering graduates, practicing engineers, and other professionals in the civil engineering industry. In particular, the programme is ideal for practicing civil engineers who would like to refresh and update their knowledge, receive specialized and advanced training beyond their undergraduate studies, and raise their level of competency in the profession. 

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

  • An ability to apply strong and solid knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering appropriate to the degree discipline.
  • An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.
  • An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems in research or practical approach.
  • An ability to create innovative ideas to improve the efficiency of the civil related works.
  • An ability to communicate effectively.
  • An ability to stay abreast of contemporary issues.
  • An ability to recognise the need for, and to engage in life-long learning.
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice appropriate to the degree discipline.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic background, with an overall result of Grade C+ or higher 
  • Proof of English Proficiency

For more details, please refer to Graduate School — Admission Requirements
In case of any discrepancies, the information on the Graduate School website shall prevail.

(For the full two-year programme)
Local students: MOP 97,800
Non-local students: MOP 174,000

For more details, please refer to Graduate School — Tuition Fees
In case of any discrepancies, the information on the Graduate School website shall prevail.

For all Master’s Students:

Research and Teaching Assistantship

  • Monthly stipend of MOP 8,000 (full support) or MOP 4,000 (half support)
  • Tuition and/or any other kinds of fees that may incur during the course of studies will not be covered

For more information, please refer to Graduate School — Research Assistantships & Teaching Assistantships
In case of any discrepancies, the information on the Graduate School website shall prevail.

For Local Students:

STEM Scholarship

  • Scholarship recipients of master’s degree programmes will receive a one-off scholarship in their first year of study
  • The scholarship is one-off and students can only receive once throughout their entire study period of the programme
  • It is also compatible with other types of scholarships, academic awards and allowances offered by the UM.

For more information, please refer to Graduate School — STEM Scholarship
In case of any discrepancies, the information on the Graduate School website shall prevail.

For International Students (excluding Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan):

International Student Scholarship

Type A Scholarship:

  • 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
  • 100% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
  • Half teaching assistantship (MOP 4,000/month)

Type B Scholarship:

  • 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee

Type C Scholarship:

  • International tuition differential waiver (awardees pay the local student tuition rate)

For more information, please refer to Global Affairs Office — Admission Scholarship
In case of any discrepancies, the information on the Global Affairs Office website shall prevail.

Start Date
August 2026

Programme Duration
2 Years

Application Deadline

First Round:
2 January 2026

Second Round:
13 March 2026

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Contact Us

  • Room E11-3027,
    Faculty of Science and Technology,
    University of Macau, E11,
    Avenida da Universidade, Taipa,
    Macau, China

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