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Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy

Location

MPU Macao Campus, Macao, Macau SAR
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,396 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme features in-depth discussion on public administration, public affairs, public policies, laws and systems, globalization and regional collaboration; enlightens students to have an interdisciplinary understanding of policy challenges; enhances their research and communication techniques in presenting research outputs to the decision-makers; and cultivates professionals in administrative management and policy advising as well as teaching and research to contribute to the field of public policy.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme features in-depth discussion on public administration, public affairs, public policies, laws and systems, globalization and regional collaboration; enlightens students to have an interdisciplinary understanding of policy challenges; enhances their research and communication techniques in presenting research outputs to the decision-makers; and cultivates professionals in administrative management and policy advising as well as teaching and research to contribute to the field of public policy.

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
Enrolment Priorities:
  1. Graduated with a master's degree in public administration, political science, management, economics, sociology and other related majors (graduate students need to obtain a master's degree before enrolment)
  2. Strong English reading and writing skills, IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80 points/CET6 level 450 points or more are preferred.
  3. Outstanding scientific research capabilities, papers published in Chinese and English core journals (indexed by SSCI, SCI, Scopus, CSSCI)


Entry 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 (must include a list of publications from the last three years, with title, journal names, and DOIs); 
  2. Research proposal# (reference outline);
  3. Copies of core journal papers from domestic and international journals;
  4. Evidence of language proficiency (if any)[e.g. Results of IELTS or TOEFL, etc.]; and
  5. Bachelor's degree certificates and academic transcripts

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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