Faculty of Science and Technology subjects ranked among the top 50 in the world
澳大科技學院學科排名躋身全球50名內

Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of the University of Macau has seen rapid progress in recent years in its research and development, with strong support from the central and Macau SAR governments. The faculty has successfully recruited outstanding research talents, achieving a series of high-level research results in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, regional oceanography, energy technology, and materials science, which have had a significant impact in the international academic community. In the recently released 2024/2025 “U.S. News & World Report” global university and subject rankings, FST achieved outstanding results. Six of the faculty’s disciplines saw their rankings rise significantly, with “Artificial Intelligence” and “Electrical and Electronic Engineering” leaping to 42nd and 43rd place globally, earning them places among the top 50 worldwide. “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” also climbed to 89th place, successfully entering the global top 100. Additionally, “Computer Science”, “Physical Chemistry”, and “Engineering” disciplines achieved excellent performances, ranking 101st, 110th, and 135th respectively, securing positions in the global top 150. This ranking once again demonstrates the high recognition of the academic level of the University of Macau’s FST by the international community, highlighting its strength in academic research and consolidating the global position of its disciplines in higher education.

The “U.S. News & World Report” ranking is based on Web of Science™ data and InCites™ indicators provided by Clarivate™, focusing on measuring factors that reflect universities’ global and regional research reputation and academic research performance. For the overall ranking, this includes bibliometric indicators such as publications, citations, and international collaborations. Each subject ranking is weighted according to unique academic research standards in that field, ensuring the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the evaluation. As a globally authoritative quality ranking institution, “U.S. News & World Report” comprehensively assesses the academic research quality and reputation of over 2,250 higher education institutions worldwide through its credible ranking reports, independent in-depth news analysis, and data-driven journalism.

The University of Macau’s rankings in other global authoritative evaluations have also repeatedly reached new heights. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the university has risen to 193rd place, ranking 14th among young universities globally and 36th in Asia, and topping the rankings among Portuguese-speaking universities. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, the university also achieved an outstanding 245th place, fully demonstrating its growing global academic influence.

Prof Cheng-Zhong XU, Dean of FST, stated that this ranking result is the outcome of the unwavering efforts and pursuit of excellence by the faculty’s staff and students. He emphasized that the faculty will seize this opportunity to continue providing high-quality academic education and cultivating more influential talents in the field of technology. Looking to the future, the FST will continue to forge ahead, enhance its own strength, and strive to gain better reputations in more disciplines, showcasing its excellent performance on the international academic stage and making greater contributions to the technological education of Macau and the world.

《U.S. News & World Report》2024/2025 University World and subject ranking: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/university-of-macau-528951#indicators