University of Macau

University of Macau
澳門大學
Universidade de Macau
MottoHumanity, Integrity, Propriety, Wisdom, Sincerity
TypePublic Research Coeducational Higher education institution
Established1991
Academic affiliations
UMAP, IAU, IAUP, CRUP, AULP, GHMUA, UASR
ChairmanPeter Lam Kam Seng
ChancellorSam Hou Fai
RectorYonghua Song
Vice RectorsMichael King Man HUI
(Academic Affairs)
Rui Paulo da Silva Martins
(Global Affairs)
Wei GE
(Research)
Mok Kai Meng
(Student Affairs)
Xu Jian
(Administration)
Academic staff
650
Students15,000+ (2024)
Location
Avenida da Universidade, Taipa
,
22°07′48″N 113°32′45″E / 22.13004°N 113.54579°E / 22.13004; 113.54579
CampusSuburb and concession
109 hectares (1.09 km2)
Medium of InstructionEnglish (main), Portuguese, Chinese
ColoursBlue Red Gold
     
Websiteum.edu.mo
umac.mo
University of Macau
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese澳門大學
Simplified Chinese澳门大学
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinÀomén Dàxué
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingou3 mun4*2 daai6 hok6
University of East Asia
Traditional Chinese私立東亞大學
Simplified Chinese私立东亚大学
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinSī​lì Dōngyà Dàxué
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingsi1 laap6 dung1 aa3 daai6 hok6
Portuguese name
PortugueseUniversidade de Macau

The University of Macau (UMAC or UM) is a Macau public university located on Hengqin Island on land leased to Macau. It was established by the Macau legislature in 1991 and has been funded by the Government of Macau since then.