澳大新語 • 2025 UMAGAZINE 31 10 封面專題 • COVER STORY from prestigious international institutions. These faculty members bring exceptional teaching expertise and extensive research experience, driving significant progress in both teaching and research. Over the past 12 years, the number of academic papers published by FST has tripled, with 85.7 per cent of them appearing in SCI Q1 and Q2 journals, reflecting the faculty’s strong research capabilities. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025, UM’s engineering programmes were ranked 126th globally. Additionally, the university’s engineering discipline is ranked among the top one per cent in the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) database. Empowering Students for Success in Advanced Studies and the Job Market UM’s engineering graduates excel in both advanced academic pursuits and professional careers. Many who choose to pursue further education gain admission to prestigious universities, such as Imperial College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Hong Kong, the University of Melbourne, the University of Southern California, and the National University of Singapore. On the employment front, FST has established strong partnerships with over 60 enterprises, including Gree Electric, Nam Kwong Group, and GAC Group, as well as various government departments. These partnerships provide students with valuable internship opportunities while enabling employers to recruit highly qualified professionals. In March this year, FST organised the first UM FST GBA T&E Career and Internship Fair in the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. Nearly 30 companies from the Greater Bay Area participated, offering about 1,000 job opportunities in technology and engineering. The fair significantly boosted students’ competitiveness in the job market. According to Prof Xu, nearly half of FST’s doctoral graduates secure academic positions at higher education institutions after graduation, while master’s graduates earn an average monthly starting salary of RMB 23,000. These achievements underscore the high quality of FST’s education and the strong competitiveness of its graduates in the market. It is worth noting that under the certification and registration system for architecture and urban planning professionals established by the Macao SAR Government, individuals with a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, or electromechanical engineering can become registered engineers after completing internships and passing the required examinations. Notably, UM graduates constitute about 80 per cent of Macao’s electromechanical engineers, 50 per cent of its electrical engineers, and 25 per cent of its civil engineers. Driving Industry Development in Macao and Hengqin Amid rapid technological advancements, UM remains steadfast in its commitment to an industry-oriented approach in engineering education. The university continuously refines its education system, fosters deeper integration of engineering and artificial intelligence, strengthens faculty development, and enhances industry-academia collaboration. These initiatives aim to provide students with exceptional educational resources and practical opportunities, while cultivating high-quality professionals to support Macao’s economic diversification and the industrial development in the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. 師生們參觀鋼結構預製組件製作廠房 Teachers and students visit the steel prefabricated components manufacturing plant
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