The University of Macao (UM) has announced a transformative academic reorganization that will establish five new science and technology faculties, marking one of the most significant structural changes in the institution’s recent history. Approved by the university council, this strategic initiative will take effect on August 1, 2026, creating specialized divisions for Medicine, Information Science and Computing, Engineering, Science, and Design.
The restructuring represents a substantial investment in STEM education, with projected enrollment in science and technology disciplines expected to reach approximately 14,500 students. University Rector Song Yonghua emphasized that this expansion will dramatically enhance the scope and depth of UM’s scientific innovation capabilities, positioning the institution as an internationally recognized center of academic excellence.
The reorganization aligns with UM’s dual-campus development strategy, encompassing both its primary campus and a new facility within the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. This geographical expansion facilitates stronger industry-academia collaboration and accelerates the practical application of research outcomes across Macao and beyond.
Construction of the Hengqin campus, which commenced in December 2025, remains on schedule for completion in 2029. The new facilities will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure to support cutting-edge research and innovation across the newly formed faculties.