UM holds educational conference with Southeast Asian high schools

The University of Macau (UM) held the Educational Conference of UM and Southeast Asian High Schools. A total of 29 delegates, including principals of 16 secondary schools and educational institutions and representatives of the education sector from Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, attended the conference. During the event, they discussed the latest global trends in education and learned about UM’s admission process and requirements, scholarships for international students, and other information.

According to UM Vice Rector Rui Martins, UM, as an international public comprehensive university in the Macao SAR, is committed to advancing its level of internationalisation. He expressed hope that the conference will enable high schools and educational institutions in Southeast Asia to gain a better understanding of UM, thereby promoting Macao’s higher education and attracting more outstanding students to Macao. The delegates praised UM for its campus environment and facilities, as well as its residential college system. They pointed out that the conference provided an opportunity for them to participate in academic discussions and exchanges and learn about UM’s developments and achievements, adding that they will encourage their students to apply to UM. Discussions were also held between the delegation and representatives of various faculties and the Student Affairs Office of UM. In addition, the delegation visited the UM Wu Yee Sun Library, the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City, the Faculty of Business Administration, the UM Sports Complex and other sports facilities. The delegates also met with representatives of UM’s international students at Cheng Yu Tung College to learn about their campus life at the university.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/press-release/detail/57413/