Doctor of Philosophy in Portuguese 36 months PHD Programme By Macao Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,396 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Highlights


  • Cultivate high-quality professionals in the field of global Portuguese studies and actively promote the construction of cooperation platforms between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
  • Conduct high-quality innovative research in areas such as Portuguese language teaching, linguistics, culture, literature, and translation studies.
  • Deepen partnerships with research institutions in Portuguese-speaking countries dedicated to Portuguese studies, assisting students in expanding research opportunities.


Objectives


This programme features in-depth discussion on Portuguese language and teaching, Portuguese-speaking countries/regions, community culture and literature, as well as the international trend of translation studies; focuses on enhancing students' research skills in the related areas of Portuguese studies, i.e. language, teaching, translation, literature and culture; and cultivate experts in Portuguese studies to contribute innovative and independent research works for the prospect of the field.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Highlights


  • Cultivate high-quality professionals in the field of global Portuguese studies and actively promote the construction of cooperation platforms between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
  • Conduct high-quality innovative research in areas such as Portuguese language teaching, linguistics, culture, literature, and translation studies.
  • Deepen partnerships with research institutions in Portuguese-speaking countries dedicated to Portuguese studies, assisting students in expanding research opportunities.


Objectives


This programme features in-depth discussion on Portuguese language and teaching, Portuguese-speaking countries/regions, community culture and literature, as well as the international trend of translation studies; focuses on enhancing students' research skills in the related areas of Portuguese studies, i.e. language, teaching, translation, literature and culture; and cultivate experts in Portuguese studies to contribute innovative and independent research works for the prospect of the field.

Admission Requirements

The entry requirements are defined in the University’s Academic Regulations Governing Doctoral Degree Programmes. An applicant shall be considered for admission to a doctoral degree programme of MPU if s/he:
  • holds: (i) a Master’s degree or the equivalent, or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, with ‘excellent’ academic performance from an accredited higher education institution;
  • fulfils other admission criteria prescribed by the programme of study concerned; and
  • satisfies the examiner(s) in an interview (if required).


Other required documents

  1. Curriculum vitae (in Portuguese);
  2. Research proposal# (reference outline - https://www.mpu.edu.mo/cntfiles/upload/docs/admission_pg/pport/PG_PPORT_Plano_de_investigacao.pdf ); and
  3. A questionnaire response# (questionnaire download- https://www.mpu.edu.mo/cntfiles/upload/docs/admission_pg/pport/PG_PPORT_Inquerito.pdf )

15 May 2026
3 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
18,203 USD
International
24,396 USD

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