Master of Science in Innovative Materials
Macao, Macau
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
29 Apr 2027
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
MOP 174,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
* non-local students | local students: MOP 97,800
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Innovative Materials at The University of Macau trains students to design and prepare advanced materials for sustainable solutions to energy, environmental and technology challenges. It combines fundamental and engineering study of materials for energy harvesting, storage, pollution control, conversion and advanced devices. The programme spans applied physics, chemistry, materials science, green energy and smart-city technologies, preparing students as versatile researchers for academic and industrial research roles globally.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as materials scientists, R&D engineers, or energy materials engineers, or pursue a PhD and careers in academia, industry, government and green-tech sectors.
Sustainable development of the society is facing a lot of challenging issues. Energy and environment are especially the top two issues on the list as global populations and subsequent welfare demands increase. Additionally, the innovation of technologies is critical to the high-efficient infrastructure.
How to solve the energy crisis and environmental pollution, and provide innovative key technologies at the same time is the question we must answer. The fundamental solution lies in the basic components, that is, the advanced materials involved in various functions, such as energy harvesting/storage/utilization, pollution control/degradation/conversion, and advanced devices, which is of utmost importance to diversify our supply sources and meet society’s needs.
“Innovative Materials” focuses on “innovation”, which is referring to the design and preparation of new materials to meet the needs of sustainable development and to achieve harmony between society and nature.
The Master of Science in Innovative Materials programme encompasses the combined fundamental and engineering study on the design and applications of novel materials with superior properties that can satisfy the society’s requirements on innovation and sustainability.
This programme provides students with an understanding of the full raw and novel material values and knowledge for innovation focusing on sustainability, and the prospect for the graduates to pursue specialized knowledge in applied physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, green energy technologies, environments, devices, smart city, etc. Through the programme, students will become specialists in the field of advanced materials, who shall be skillful and multi-talented researchers for local, regional, and global academic and industrial areas.
Compulsory Courses
- Development on Innovative Materials
- Eco-friendly Materials for Sustainability
- Sustainable Energy Harvesting Technologies
- Technologies for Materials Characterization
- Project Report
4 required elective courses from the list of elective courses
List of elective courses
- Advanced Energy Storage Technologies
- Special Topics in Emerging Materials
- Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
- Functional Materials
- Introduction of Solid State Materials
- Materials Design
- Micro and Nano Systems
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Semiconductor Materials and Physics
- Apply knowledge of advanced materials to challenging issues related to energy crises and environmental pollution.
- Solve the design and manufacturing problems of new materials for sustainable development.
- Apply the techniques, skills and latest scientific and technical tools professionally.
- Recognize the importance of life-long learning on innovative materials.
In order to welcome more outstanding international students to pursue their studies at UM, the University has established the International Student Scholarship, which provides tuition and accommodation fee waivers for the awardees during their normal period of study (subject to annual continuation).
Students who have studied in an elementary/primary school, high/secondary school or higher institution outside China (i.e. outside mainland China, Macao SAR, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region) will be prioritised.
International Student Scholarship (admitted in AY26/27 and onward)
Eligibility
International applicants of full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes (excluding executive degree programmes) of UM who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
- valid foreign passport holders; and
- fulfil the admission requirements of the respective degree programme.
Eligibility excludes those admitted through the Joint Admission Examination for Macao's Four Higher Education Institutions.
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Master’s Degree Scholarship Package
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)
Duration of Scholarship (Bachelor’s and Master’s Scholarship)
The Scholarship is granted for the normal period of study, with its continuation from year to year subject to a successful annual review of the awardee’s satisfactory academic performance.
International Student Scholarship (admitted in or before AY25/26)
Eligibility
International applicants of full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes (excluding executive degree programmes) of UM who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
- valid foreign passport holders; and
- fulfill the admission requirements of the respective degree programme.
Eligibility excludes those admitted through the Joint Admission Examination for Macao's Four Higher Education Institutions.
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of Honours College certificate programme fee (if applicable)
- 100% waiver of Minor Programme tuition fee (if applicable)
- 100% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of Honours College certificate programme fee (if applicable)
- 50% waiver of Minor Programme tuition fee (if applicable)
- 50% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Master’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Duration of Scholarship (Bachelor’s and Master’s Scholarship)
The Scholarship is granted for the normal period of study, with its continuation from year to year subject to a successful annual review of the awardee’s satisfactory academic performance.
UM PhD Scholarship (for applicants of PhD degree programmes)
UM provides the UM PhD Scholarship to attract excellent students from around the world to pursue their PhD studies at UM. This scholarship is managed by the Graduate School.
The University of Macau (UM) is a top-ranked international public university, proudly ranked #1 in Macau and across Portuguese speaking countries. With 16 disciplines in the Top 1% worldwide according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI), UM stands at the forefront of academic and research excellence.
Our English medium master’s programmes are research-driven and delivered by accomplished, globally recognised scholars, offering students a truly world-class learning experience. To attract outstanding talent, UM is currently offering a wide range of generous scholarships for master’s students.
Join the University of Macau and elevate your academic and professional future on a global stage!