University of Saint Joseph

The University of Saint Joseph is a Catholic University located in Macao SAR, China, that closely follows the model and standards of top European universities. It was created in 1996 by the Catholic Foundation for Higher Education (owned in equal parts by the Diocese of Macao and Catholic University of Portugal) and gives continuity to the long and honourable history of Catholic tertiary education in Macao, initiated in the late 16th century by Fr. Alessandro Valignano, founder of the University College of Saint Paul, the ruins of which recall how, down the centuries, Macao has facilitated cultural interchange between East and West. Our students come from all corners of the world, as do many of our scholars. This creates a diverse learning environment that gives staff and students the international knowledge, insight and cultural understanding needed to strengthen their educational and practical skills for the world of today. Many of our academic staff are leaders in their fields and, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, they are dedicated to supporting you in unlocking your talent and skills while discovering this wonderful city: its heritage, culture and everyday life. USJ offers a truly multicultural environment to its students, and Macao is a particularly attractive destination for students looking to broaden horizons as it is excellently located in East Asia, being just a short flight from exciting destinations like Beijing, Tokyo, Bangkok or Singapore! For all general enquiries, please contact info@usj.edu.mo.