Welcome to Macao Polytechnic Institute

FAQ (Frequently Asked Question)

1.	If I cannot show my certificates and transcripts during the application period, may I submit the application form?
2.	Should I submit the application form in person?
3.	In order to apply for higher diploma programmes in nursing and biomedical science, should the applicant be a Form 6 science graduate?
4.	May I defer my studies until the next academic year once I am accepted?
5.	Can the accepted students transfer to another major?
6.	Can the application fee be refunded if the applicant is rejected?
7.	Can the tuition fee be refunded?
8.	Can the tuition fee be paid in cash? and can it be paid in installments?
9.	What are the suggestions to students with financial problem?
10.	Are there any scholarships from Macao Polytechnic Institute?
11.	How can students be exempted from admission examination(s)?
12.	What is the “3+1” academic system?
	Enquiries: Please call: ( 853) 5996149 / ( 853) 5996111 / (853) 5996103 Email: registry@ipm.edu.mo


FAQ about specific courses

Design Programme	Commerce Programme	Translation Programmes
Visual Arts Programme	E-Commerce Programme	Public Administration Programme
Music Programme	Public Relations Programme	Computer Studies Programme
Health Sciences Programmes	Physical Education and Sports Programme	Social Work Programme
Management Programme	Electro-Mechanic Engineering Maintenance & Management Programme

1.	If I cannot show my certificates and transcripts during the application period, may I submit the application form?
	Yes, but you must submit all the necessary documents within the prescribed time. Otherwise, your application will be considered invalid.

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2.	Should I submit the application form in person?
	It’s not necessary to submit the form in person, but the form must be filled in correctly and submitted with all the necessary documents.

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3.	In order to apply for higher diploma programmes in nursing and biomedical science, should the applicant be a Form 6 science graduate?
	Yes. Because the subjects of these two programmes involve science studies.

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4.	May I defer my studies until the next academic year once I am accepted?
	You are not allowed to defer your studies immediately after being accepted. However, you may suspend your studies after having completed at least one semester.

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5.	Can the accepted students transfer to another major?
	In principle you can, but you must ask to transfer within the scheduled period and the request must be approved by the Director of School.

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6.	Can the application fee be refunded if the applicant is rejected?
	No. The application fee cannot be refunded.

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7.	Can the tuition fee be refunded?
	For withdrawal due to health or immigration reasons, students can ask for tuition refund. It must be processed in accordance to MPI regulations.

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8.	Can the tuition fee be paid in cash? and can it be paid in installments?
	It can be paid in 2 installments. The first installment has to be settled before registration and the second installment has to be settled before the second semester. Students can pay through the bank by cash, cheque or bank draft. If you pay directly to the MPI cashier , you must pay with a cheque or bank draft. Cash will not be accepted.

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9.	What are the suggestions to the students with financial problem?
	Students can:
	1. approach Macao Education and Youth Department to apply for a grant or scholarship;
	2. apply for a loan from a bank; or
	3. apply to MPI for a sponsorship
	* If tuition fee is not settled by due date, acceptance will be cancelled automatically.

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10.

Are there any scholarships from Macao Polytechnic Institute?

The best three graduating students of each secondary school in Macao are eligible to be considered for half-fee scholarship, provided that they achieved an average grade of 75 or above for academic subjects, obtained a B or above for conduct and submitted written recommendations from school principals for their academic achievements and conduct; in addition they must be admitted by and registered in the Macao Polytechnic. Students awarded half-fee scholarships are entitled to a 50% reduction of tuition fee for the programme.

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How can students be exempted from admission examination(s)?

Students meeting the following conditions will be eligible for exemption from admission exams:

1.	The student is one of the best ten graduating students of each secondary school in Macao, with an average grade of 75 or above for academic subjects, a B or above for conduct and written recommendations by the secondary school principal for their academic achievements and conduct.
2.	The student is a graduate of the Summer Arts Programme of the School of Arts of the Macao Polytechnic Institute; or graduates of the short term certificate courses of the Macao Academy of Visual Arts; or applicants with proof of award(s) in arts or design competition(s) in Macao or overseas.
3.	The student has certificate of both the Grade 8 instrumental and theoretical examinations of the ABRSM ( Associated Board of the Royal School of Music); or applicants with written recommendations by secondary school principals on their special talents and abilities in Music.
4.	The student was a member of sports teams representing Macao for the last three years; or recognized record holders of sports competitions in Macao; or champions in major international sports competitions.

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12.	What is the “3+1” academic system?
	It means a bachelor degree. “3” represents the three-year higher diploma programme, “1” stands for the one-year supplementary programme. When students finish the 3-year higher diploma programme, he/she can pursue a supplementary programme in accordance to his/her own wish and situation. This academic system provides more flexibility to students.

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