Macau·UniversityUniversity of Saint Joseph Macao Diocese Scholarship
University of Saint Joseph
Full Tuition
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Funding guide · updated 2026-09-29
Scholarships in Macau for international students
In short
- Global Admissions lists 5 scholarships open to international students in Macau, of which 1 cover tuition in full.
- 4 come from universities themselves.
- By level: Bachelor's (5), Master's (5), PhD (3).
- 1 of these are restricted to specific nationalities; 4 carry no nationality restriction we could verify.
Macau funding by the numbers
- Scholarships listed
- 5
- Cover full tuition
- 1
- Distinct funders
- 5
Every scholarship we list for Macau
University awards (4)
Administered by the institution itself and usually assessed alongside your admission application, so you apply to the program first.
Macau·UniversityMacau·UniversityUniversity of Macau International Student Scholarship
University of Macau
Tuition waiver
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Macau·UniversityMacau University of Science and Technology Scholarship
Macau University of Science and Technology
Full or partial tuition
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Macau·UniversityMacao Polytechnic University Scholarship for Overseas Students
Macao Polytechnic University
Varies by award
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Private awards (1)
Funded by a foundation, company or non-profit. Eligibility is often narrower — a nationality, a field, or a background — which makes competition lighter if you fit.
Who can apply
By level of study
Awards reserved for specific nationalities
What this list does not tell you
- 5 of the 5 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
- Nationality eligibility is recorded for 1 of 5 awards. Where we show no restriction it means we could not verify one, not that none exists.
- Funding in Macau changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programs get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.
Find the programs this money pays for
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Macau for international students?▾
Global Admissions lists 5 scholarships open to international students studying in Macau. 1 of them cover tuition in full, and 0 pay a living stipend on top.
Are there fully funded scholarships in Macau?▾
Yes. 1 of the 5 awards listed for Macau are recorded as covering full tuition or as a full ride including living costs. Fully funded awards are the most competitive category, and most require you to hold or be applying for admission to a specific university before you apply for the money.
Do universities in Macau offer their own scholarships?▾
Yes — 4 of the 5 awards listed for Macau are funded by the institution rather than by a government or foundation. University awards are typically smaller than national programs but far less competitive, they are often assessed automatically from your admission application, and many can be combined with an external scholarship.
Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Macau?▾
It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Macau are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the program first. Government and foundation programs vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.
Are scholarships in Macau restricted by nationality?▾
1 of the 5 awards listed here are limited to citizens of particular countries, often through a development or bilateral agreement. The remaining 4 carry no nationality restriction that we could verify, which usually means they are open to any international applicant who meets the academic criteria.
Funding in other destinations
Elsewhere in Asia
Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions program catalog as of 2026-09-29. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.