
Macao University of Tourism celebrates 30 Years of Global Impact
For three decades, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) has developed the visionary leaders behind Macao's emergence as a global tourism powerhouse. Ranked 13th globally and 3rd in Asia in the QS World University Rankings for Hospitality and Leisure Management (2025), UTM has become a beacon for students and professionals seeking to master the art and science of tourism in an increasingly interconnected world.
UTM is forging powerful international academic alliances that create unparalleled opportunities for students. In addition, the university has established dual-degree programmes with leading universities, such as Switzerland's prestigious Les Roches Global Hospitality Management Education, Swiss Hotel Management School, and Glion Institute (QS No. 2, No. 3, and No. 6 in Hospitality & Leisure Management, 2025), as well as Portugal's renowned University Institute of Lisbon (Times Higher Education No. 5 in Portugal, 2025), Australia's leading University of Queensland (QS No. 40 in World University Ranking, 2025), and the U.K.'s University of Surrey (QS No. 16 in Hospitality & Leisure Management, 2025), allowing students to earn qualifications from both institutions.
Beyond academia, UTM maintains a strategic partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) to advance quality education and human capital development through innovation and technology. This collaboration enhances two of UTM's Master of Science programmes—Digital Marketing and Analytics and Smart Technologies in Hospitality and Tourism—where graduates receive both UTM's degree and a joint UN Tourism-UTM certification, boosting their global employability and academic prospects. Through these collaborations, students gain access to global networks and cross-cultural campus life.
'Our global network ensures students graduate with truly international competencies,' explains Rector Fanny Vong. 'When they study alongside peers from different continents and learn from faculty with worldwide experience, they develop the adaptability needed in today's borderless tourism industry.'
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