CityU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences deepens cross-cultural communication, cultivating globally competitive talents

The City University of Macau Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) is a dynamic academic unit characterized by distinct disciplinary strengths and prominent development advantages, with an equal emphasis on teaching, research, and application-oriented development. Guided by the philosophy of “Humanistic Self-Cultivation and Social Commitment”(人文日新，經緯社會), the Faculty is dedicated to cultivating versatile professionals with interdisciplinary expertise in the humanities and social sciences, through providing students with more diverse platforms, broader perspectives, and richer opportunities, in a bid to promote humanities and social sciences research and its application-oriented development in Macao and the Greater Bay Area. Recently, the Faculty has achieved remarkable results in academic research, faculty and students competitions, and international exchanges. FHSS Doctoral and master's degree programmes are now open for applications, inviting students from home and abroad to embark on a journey of deep humanistic inquiry.

學科佈局前瞻，課程體系完善

As a Faculty that equally prioritizes teaching and research, FHSS houses the General Education Department (GED), the Applied Linguistics Research Center, and other teaching and research units. It offers degree programs in Applied Linguistics, Cultural Industries, English Studies, and Portuguese Studies, alongside general education courses designed to enhance students' comprehensive qualities. Notably, its Applied Linguistics program, spanning BA, MA, and PhD levels, is the first of its kind in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao to offer a complete academic pathway.

This academic year, the Faculty launched a new master's program in the studies of Chinese Culture. Adopting a global perspective, focusing on East-West cultural exchange through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the studies of history, philosophy, and intellectual history, it aims to cultivate cultural studies talents with an international outlook by both inheriting traditional humanistic spirit and emphasizing innovative research methodologies, thereby contributing to the contemporary development of Chinese culture.

學術研究深耕，創新成果頻現

FHSS is deeply committed to academic research, undertaking numerous projects funded by local institutions such as the Macao Foundation, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR Government, and the Education Fund. The Faculty's sustained output of innovative achievements, deep interdisciplinary expertise, and accolades at major academic events underscore its academic strength and innovative vitality. The Faculty has achieved particular success in Applied Linguistics, with papers published in Q1 journals accounting for 90% of its SSCI publications, reflecting its continuously rising academic influence. Research findings by Faculty members and students have been recognized at major international conferences, with relevant outcomes accepted by the 6th International Conference on Culture-oriented Science & Technology (CoST 2025) and indexed by IEEE. A paper was also honored as the Excellent Paper at the 2025 Young and Mid-Career Scholars Symposium on Cultural Tourism Economy.

The Faculty organizes diverse academic and cultural exchange activities in areas such as Cultural Industries Research, Intercultural Communication, Digital Cultural Industries, Applied Linguistics, Cultural and Creative Productions, and New Business Models and Management Innovation. It has hosted a series of high-level academic lectures featuring experts and scholars from prestigious institutions including Peking University, Beijing Normal University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Macao Polytechnic University. These lectures, delivered through a hybrid online-offline format, delve into hot topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Language Learning, the behavioral mechanisms of Large Language Models (LLMs), and innovative applications of eye-tracking technology. They not only highlight the academic value of interdisciplinary research but also foster international academic dialogue and talent cultivation through a multi-level exchange model of “expert guidance—youth innovation—postgraduate growth”.

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學生培養卓越，競賽實踐雙優

FHSS places great emphasis on cultivating students' comprehensive abilities, encouraging their participation in various national competitions and academic practices, where they have consistently achieved outstanding results. At the finals of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition (2025), a FHSS student team claimed the National Bronze Medal with its project “Chain-Integrated Intelligent Manufacturing – Multi-Brand Industrial Robot Protocol Conversion and Full-Process Collaborative Control Technology”. In the the 19th “Challenge Cup” National College Students' Extracurricular Academic and Technological Works Competition, the student projects “National Herb Essence – Industrialization Project for Targeted Removal of Extrinsic Toxins from Traditional Chinese Medicinal Materials” and “The History of Films in Haojiang (Macao): A Century of Light and Shadow Flourishing – An Investigation into Macao's Film Screening Under the Influence of War, Politics and Technology” won the national Second and Third Prize (Category A), respectively. At the 2nd International Chinese Language Education Case Competition for Postgraduates, students secured a Second Prize.

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On the academic scene, FHSS students have also shone brightly. A paper co-authored by a doctoral student was shortlisted for the 23rd Forum on International Cultural Industries of China, 2026 held at Peking University, with the student invited to present an academic report at a related parallel session. An undergraduate student was invited to participate in the 39th Pacific Asia Conference on Language, Information and Computation (PACLIC 39) and delivered an academic paper presentation, showcasing the talent of CityU students in the international academic arena.

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國際視野拓展，主辦高端會議

To be at the forefront of cutting-edge academic development, FHSS will organize the First International Conference on Applied Linguistics in Asia (ICALA 2026) from 16 to 19 April 2026, themed “Global Currents, Local Voices: Applied Linguistics across Asia”. Co-organized by the Association for Applied Linguistics in Asia (AALA), the conference aims to create an exchange platform for worldwide scholars, while fostering intellectual collision, showcasing innovative achievements, and constructing international collaboration networks within Asian applied linguistics. This initiative is hoped to contribute to the optimization and upgrading of language education, policy, and technology across Asia.

Looking ahead, the CityU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will remain committed to innovation as its guiding principle, deeply cultivating cross-field collaboration, continuously optimizing its disciplinary structure, and striving to build a highly influential hub for humanities education and research. It is dedicated to consistently supplying high-quality talent to support the coordinated development of the Greater Bay Area. Doctoral and master's programmes are now open for applications. Students are warmly welcomed to apply, immerse themselves in the fertile ground of the humanities, and embark on a new chapter in their academic journeys through the Faculty's cutting-edge interdisciplinary curriculum, abundant collaborative resources, and high-quality platforms for academic exchange and practice.

All programs are open for application!

Program Offerings

Doctoral/Ph.D. Degree

Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Finance
Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Industries Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics
Doctor of Applied Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Arts Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Design
Doctor of Philosophy in International Tourism Management
Doctor of Hotel Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Studies of Portuguese-Speaking Countries
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Design

Master's Degree

Master of Business Administration
Master of Data Science
Master of Computer Science
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Financial Technology
Master of Cultural Industries Management
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Master of Philosophy in the Studies of Chinese Culture
Master of Social Work
Master of Applied Psychology
Master of Urban Planning and Design
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Design
Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Master of International Hotel Management
Master of Education
Master of Teaching and Learning Studies
Master of Law
Master of Arts in Portuguese-Speaking Countries Studies
Master of International Relations and Governance

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