48 monthsProgramme duration
4,680 USDTuition Fee/year
13 Mar, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
We are making great effort in building a vibrant, innovative Doctor of Philosophy in Education programme that attracts top regional and international students and develops them into world-class talent. Doctoral study in FED means full immersion in dynamic and dedicated intellectual communities. We empower cutting-edge interdisciplinary research informed by the cognitive science, psychology, technology, language, neuroscience, policy, arts, and more. This full-time program is designed for those whose aspirations are to join an institution of higher education for a career in higher education teaching and research. Become an expert in the field’s research literatures, contemporary issues and research methodologies of your chosen concentration area while working in a close relationship with your supervisor(s). Our Ph.D. program strives to provide coursework and individual supervision to produce scholars, researchers, and leaders of the highest quality: research-savvy, methodologically sophisticated, and prepared for a lifetime of contributions to their field of study.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
We are making great effort in building a vibrant, innovative Doctor of Philosophy in Education programme that attracts top regional and international students and develops them into world-class talent. Doctoral study in FED means full immersion in dynamic and dedicated intellectual communities. We empower cutting-edge interdisciplinary research informed by the cognitive science, psychology, technology, language, neuroscience, policy, arts, and more. This full-time program is designed for those whose aspirations are to join an institution of higher education for a career in higher education teaching and research. Become an expert in the field’s research literatures, contemporary issues and research methodologies of your chosen concentration area while working in a close relationship with your supervisor(s). Our Ph.D. program strives to provide coursework and individual supervision to produce scholars, researchers, and leaders of the highest quality: research-savvy, methodologically sophisticated, and prepared for a lifetime of contributions to their field of study.
Admission Requirements
- General Entry to PhD programmes (for Master’s Degree Holders): Possess a Master’s degree or academic background recognized as equivalent by the University of Macau.
- Accelerated Entry to PhD programmes (for UM Master Students): Have been registered in a Master’s programme at the University of Macau for at least one year. Have successfully finished the coursework part with outstanding performance and have demonstrated strong research ability.
- Direct Entry to PhD progorammes is not currently considered in Faculty of Education.
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