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Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence Empowered Smart Healthy Ageing Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence Empowered Smart Healthy Ageing

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

Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Objectives

This programme aims to cultivate top-tier, interdisciplinary talent capable of addressing the global challenges of population ageing and health management, while leading the development of the intelligent health and wellness industry. Graduates will possess a solid interdisciplinary theoretical foundation, excellent scientific research and innovation capabilities, and a broad international perspective. They will be able to master interdisciplinary expertise in artificial intelligence, geriatric nursing, health management, and physical rehabilitation, thereby to contribute to Macao, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the nation strategic of "proactively response to ageing".

Highlights
  • Macao’s first doctoral programme dedicated to smart health and wellness, committed to cultivating high-end research and applied professionals who will pioneer future AI-driven smart health solutions
  • Aligned with the national strategies on population ageing and Macao's "1+4" economic diversification, contributing to the development of the silver economy and Macao's health and wellness sector
  • Focuses on cutting-edge artificial intelligence applications in health monitoring, disease prevention, personalised rehabilitation, and intelligence care. Leveraging Macao's unique position as a Sino-Portuguese platform, it establishes an international cooperation and demonstration system for smart health and wellness targeting Portuguese-speaking countries.
  • Outstanding students gain opportunities to participate in high-level international research projects, integrate into global scientific collaboration networks, and evolve into core driving forces for the future industrialisation of smart healthcare and the broader health sector.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Objectives

This programme aims to cultivate top-tier, interdisciplinary talent capable of addressing the global challenges of population ageing and health management, while leading the development of the intelligent health and wellness industry. Graduates will possess a solid interdisciplinary theoretical foundation, excellent scientific research and innovation capabilities, and a broad international perspective. They will be able to master interdisciplinary expertise in artificial intelligence, geriatric nursing, health management, and physical rehabilitation, thereby to contribute to Macao, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the nation strategic of "proactively response to ageing".

Highlights
  • Macao’s first doctoral programme dedicated to smart health and wellness, committed to cultivating high-end research and applied professionals who will pioneer future AI-driven smart health solutions
  • Aligned with the national strategies on population ageing and Macao's "1+4" economic diversification, contributing to the development of the silver economy and Macao's health and wellness sector
  • Focuses on cutting-edge artificial intelligence applications in health monitoring, disease prevention, personalised rehabilitation, and intelligence care. Leveraging Macao's unique position as a Sino-Portuguese platform, it establishes an international cooperation and demonstration system for smart health and wellness targeting Portuguese-speaking countries.
  • Outstanding students gain opportunities to participate in high-level international research projects, integrate into global scientific collaboration networks, and evolve into core driving forces for the future industrialisation of smart healthcare and the broader health sector.

Admission Requirements

6+
79+
Other required documents
  1. Full resume;
  2. Research proposal in Artificial Intelligence-empowered smart healthy ageing and related field;
  3. Detailed academic publication list (if any); and
  4. Full text of the representative academic publications, patents and awards (if any, maximum 5 items)

15 May 2026
3 Years

  • 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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