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Macau University of Science and Technology Latest News 2026
1. Record-Breaking Academic & Research Achievements
MUST Supercomputing Team Seals First Prize at ASC26
In one of the most iconic student supercomputing victories of the year, the MUST Supercomputing Team claimed the First Prize at the 13th ASC World Student Supercomputer Challenge (ASC26) Finals, held May 16–20, 2026, at Wuxi University in Jiangsu Province. The team of five undergraduates from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Innovation Engineering—Qin Junshuo, Wu Yuanzhuo, Ren Bingcheng, Wang Kangding, and Mi Xinran—bested 25 elite teams from top global universities including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, EAFIT University, and National University of Córdoba .
Under the supervision of Associate Professor Cheang Chak Fong, the team navigated a grueling three-day on-site competition that required building a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster under a strict 5-kilowatt power cap, then optimizing five cutting-edge HPC and AI integration tasks. These included HPL/HPCG Benchmark Tests, Embodied World Model UniFoLM Inference Optimization, Gravitational Wave Numerical Simulation AMSS-NCKU, Quantum Tensor Network Simulation QiboTN, and the mystery challenge LeWorldModel Inference Acceleration.
This marks the third consecutive year the team has qualified for the ASC finals, following its first qualification in 2024. “Advancing to the Finals for three consecutive years and winning the First Prize is the result of the entire team’s relentless dedication and pursuit of excellence,” said team advisor Associate Professor Cheang Chak Fong. “The supercomputing competition is not only a test of technical skills but also the best training ground for teamwork and learning resilience.” The team now sets its sights on deeper research into quantum computing simulation, large-scale parallel optimization, and AI inference acceleration, with the university pledging to further refine its supercomputing talent cultivation system to support more student ventures on the global stage. Diploma processing at Macau University of Science and Technology
ESI Top 1% Disciplines Expand to 12 with Geoscience Milestone
MUST’s disciplinary strength continued its meteoric rise in 2026, as Clarivate released its latest Essential Science Indicators (ESI) data on May 14, revealing that the university’s Geoscience discipline had entered the global top 1% for the first time. This brings MUST’s total count of ESI top 1% disciplines to 12, marking another landmark in the institution’s ongoing research-driven transformation.
Earlier in January 2026, the university’s Agriculture discipline had also earned a spot in the ESI top 1%, underscoring the breadth of its academic advancement across both applied and fundamental research fields. These consecutive breakthroughs reflect MUST’s long-term strategic investment in high-impact research, as well as its growing ability to produce industry-leading outcomes that address real-world challenges.
Double Honors at 2026 MCM/ICM Global Modeling Contest
MUST’s Faculty of Innovation Engineering earned double international honors at the 2026 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM)/Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM), one of the world’s most influential global student modeling competitions, organized by the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP). The results were announced on May 9, 2026, following the competition’s January 29–February 2, 2026, window, which drew 32,213 teams from 28 countries and regions worldwide. Macau University of Science and Technology
In the Problem D interdisciplinary modeling track, the team of Zhao Yanqing and Li Jiehao, undergraduates from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, secured an Honorable Mention under the guidance of Assistant Professor Ren Xiaolei. This marked the first time a MUST team had earned an award in the competition’s interdisciplinary modeling category, a milestone that highlights the program’s growing expertise in cross-cutting analytical research. Meanwhile, in the Problem C mathematical modeling track, the team of Guo Haoxuan, Si Yunhao, and Wang Chaoran also received an Honorable Mention, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Lan Ting.
The MCM/ICM requires student teams to solve complex, open-ended real-world problems over 96 consecutive hours, with evaluations spanning problem analysis, model construction, data processing, result verification, and academic paper writing. Both teams’ victories underscore MUST’s longstanding emphasis on integrating classroom learning with hands-on practice, as well as its effectiveness in cultivating students’ interdisciplinary problem-solving abilities and English academic communication skills.
2. New Campus Institutes & Academic Infrastructure Launches
AI Cross-Application Research Institute Inaugurated During 26th Anniversary Celebration
As the centerpiece of MUST’s 26th anniversary celebrations, the university officially inaugurated the AI Cross-Application Research Institute on March 26, 2026, in the N101 Auditorium of the University’s Administrative Building. The ceremony was attended by a roster of distinguished guests, including Chen Xinyu, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Education of the National Health Commission; Lo Iek Long, Director of the Health Bureau of the Macao SAR; Cheong Weng Chon, President of the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund; MUST President Zhu Jiankang; Chinese Academy of Engineering academician Yang Baofeng; Krzysztof Palczewski, 2026 MUST Honorary Doctor and member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences; and the institute’s founding director, Professor Zhang Kang, among other university leaders, scholars, and industry partners.
The institute’s core mission is to integrate MUST’s existing strengths in artificial intelligence, biomedicine, clinical medicine, and data science to drive in-depth cross-disciplinary collaboration, accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge research into real-world applications, and cultivate the next generation of AI talent. “The establishment of this institute is not a mere expansion of a single discipline but a strategic 布局 aligned with the future of global technological innovation,” said MUST President Zhu Jiankang at the ceremony. “It will serve as a key platform to integrate high-quality resources, facilitate collaborative research, and advance the commercialization of breakthrough AI outcomes.” Professor Zhang Kang added that the institute would focus on breaking down traditional disciplinary barriers, promoting the integration of data-driven, model-driven, and knowledge-driven research, and supporting the development of AI applications in healthcare, life sciences, and other high-impact fields.
Following the inauguration ceremony, 2026 MUST Honorary Doctor Krzysztof Palczewski delivered an academic lecture titled “AI-driven Precision Gene Editing: Rewriting the Code of Life.” A renowned biochemist and pharmacologist from the University of California, Irvine, Palczewski shared groundbreaking insights into the role of AI in advancing precision gene editing technology, with a focus on its application in treating inherited retinal diseases. His lecture—covering AI’s potential in gene analysis, gRNA prediction, and Cas variant design—offered valuable inspiration for the institute’s future AI and biomedicine collaboration projects.
State-of-the-Art National Art Museum AI Exhibition Project Kicks Off
In May 2026, MUST officially launched the National Art Museum of China’s 2026 Art Talent Training Program funding project—Future Museum: Greater Bay Area AI+ Art Exhibition and Display Talent Training. Hosted by MUST’s Faculty of Humanities and Arts, the project is a direct response to China’s national cultural digital strategy, which aims to transform traditional museums from static collection display spaces into dynamic, immersive cultural experience hubs.
The project, which runs through the end of 2026, brings together a team of experts from MUST, the National Art Museum of China, and leading technology enterprises across the Greater Bay Area. It combines theoretical teaching with hands-on practical training, covering topics such as AI image generation, AR/VR interactive experience design, digital twin exhibition space construction, and the development of AI-powered museum guide systems. By integrating advanced AI technology with traditional art exhibition and display practices, the project seeks to cultivate a new generation of interdisciplinary professionals who possess both solid literary and artistic literacy and innovative digital application capabilities.
This initiative is not only a key achievement of MUST’s cross-disciplinary integration in the AI era but also a critical practice that supports the high-quality development of the cultural industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
3. Global Partnerships & International Collaboration Expansions
MUST forges new academic cooperation pact with Portugal’s Polytechnic Institute of Lusofonia
On April 19–21, 2026, MUST Vice President Chen Yong led a delegation to Portugal, where he signed a landmark academic cooperation agreement with the Polytechnic Institute of Lusofonia (Instituto Politécnico da Lusofonia) in the presence of Macao SAR Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng. The two institutions agreed to launch comprehensive collaboration in Chinese medicine higher education, covering academic exchanges, scientific research cooperation, joint curriculum development, and the co-construction of Portuguese-language teaching materials for Chinese medicine. The partnership will also facilitate faculty and student exchanges, as well as the joint pursuit of key scientific research project breakthroughs.
During his visit, Vice President Chen Yong also visited a cluster of top-leading Portuguese research institutions, including the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) of the University of Lisbon, the INESC-ID research institute, the Plasma Physics and Nuclear Fusion Laboratory, and the CENIMAT materials research center at NOVA University Lisbon. In particular, he conducted an on-site inspection of the China-Portugal Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Public Health, which was co-built by MUST and China’s Ministry of Science and Technology. He received a detailed briefing from the laboratory’s executive director, Professor Han Zitian, on the institution’s latest developments—including the DiXcovery international infectious disease prediction and early warning platform—and put forward targeted guidance for its future expansion plans.
This visit to Portugal marks another significant milestone in MUST’s internationalization strategy, deepening the university’s ties with leading academic institutions in Europe and Portuguese-speaking countries. In turn, this lays a more solid foundation for MUST to participate in global scientific and technological cooperation and to enhance its international academic influence.
MUST Showcases Academic Achievements at Belt and Road Global Health Forum
From May 19–22, 2026, MUST proudly served as the exclusive co-organizer for the Belt and Road Initiative Global Health Forum, held at the Wynn Palace Hotel in Macao. The forum brought together nearly 1,000 industry leaders, top scientists, and government officials from more than 20 countries and regions along the Belt and Road, focusing on cutting-edge topics such as global public health system construction, the application of AI in medical and health fields, and the development of new infectious disease early warning systems.
MUST’s participating team, led by Vice President Chen Yong and the deans of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Innovation Engineering, used the forum as a platform to fully showcase the university’s latest breakthroughs in the global health field—including its AI-powered infectious disease monitoring and early warning technology, as well as new research outcomes in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. In particular, the forum highlighted the successful operation of the DiXcovery infectious disease early warning platform, jointly developed by MUST and its Portuguese partners, which has now been deployed in more than 10 countries and regions along the Belt and Road.
In addition, MUST signed three new collaboration agreements with medical institutions and universities from Thailand, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom during the forum, covering joint research projects in digital health and artificial intelligence, faculty exchange programs, and the co-construction of teaching and research laboratories. This further expands the university’s cooperation network in the global health field.
4. MUST 2026 Graduation Ceremony & Student Achievements
MUST 2026 Congregation Celebrates 6,750 Graduates
On the morning of May 30, 2026, MUST held its 2026 Congregation in the Auditorium of the R Building Complex Teaching Building, marking the graduation of 6,750 students—the largest graduating class in the university’s history. The ceremony was officiated by Macao SAR Chief Executive Representative and Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ao Long, and attended by a raft of distinguished guests—including Shi Shuzheng, Deputy Director of the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Gao Yuan, Minister Counsellor and Director of the Department of Information and Public Diplomacy of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR; as well as MUST leadership, faculty members, and parents of graduates. The ceremony was broadcast live globally via the university’s official website and social media channels, allowing more than 100,000 online viewers to witness the graduates’ important life milestone.
In her address on behalf of the Macao SAR Government, Secretary Ao Long extended her heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and paid tribute to MUST’s faculty, staff, and supporting families. She specifically emphasized that the Macao SAR government would continue to fully support MUST’s integration into the national development strategy—including the university’s expansion of educational and research operations in the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone—with the goal of building a broader growth platform for MUST’s teachers and students. She also shared three earnest hopes for the graduating class: that they would uphold patriotism and love for Macao, that they would continue to hone their professional skills in the AI era, and that they would actively participate in major national strategies such as the Greater Bay Area and Hengqin Cooperation Zone.
MUST President Zhu Jiankang also delivered a speech on the occasion, congratulating the graduates on their hard-earned achievements and recognizing the faculty’s dedication to academic excellence. “Facing an era where a century of global change intersects with a new wave of technological advancement, artificial intelligence is reshaping daily life scenarios, and new quality productive forces are leading the wave of global development,” he said. He encouraged the graduates to carry forward the university’s motto of “Dedication to practical studies; Enhancement of knowledge, ability and quality” and to strive to become lifelong learners, innovative contributors, and builders of society.
The ceremony also featured addresses from two graduate representatives. Tian Yiyan, a PhD graduate from the Institute of Social and Cultural Research, shared how he had mastered three languages during his time at MUST and had the opportunity to accompany former CPPCC Vice President Leung Chun-ying on a public health assistance project to Timor-Leste. Ho Yuen Yi, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery graduate, discussed her international exchange experience at the University of Oxford and her clinical rotation journey—embodiments of MUST’s longstanding emphasis on turning knowledge into practical, real-world impact.
During the ceremony, the university also presented the 2025/2026 President’s Outstanding Student Award to a group of exceptional graduating students, recognizing their outstanding achievements in academics, scientific research, and social practice.
MUST Students Claim Top Honors in International Competitions
In addition to the supercomputing team’s ASC26 championship and the two MCM/ICM honors, MUST students continued to stand out in a raft of other global authoritative competitions, further solidifying the university’s reputation as a cradle for innovative, international talent.
In particular, a student team from the Faculty of Innovation Engineering won the First Prize in the Asia-Pacific Regional Final of the 2026 Sustainable Development Global Challenge (GSC)—an international competition hosted by Stanford University and co-organized by Zhejiang University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The MUST team, composed of four undergraduate students from the Department of Engineering Science, stood out among the 128 participating teams from 16 countries and regions, claiming the top honor for their research achievement titled “Design and Research of a New Rural Distributed Water Purification System.” The project, which integrates smart sensing and IoT monitoring technologies, proposes a low-cost, easy-to-maintain water purification solution for remote rural areas in the Greater Bay Area. The team’s members engaged in two years of in-depth research on the project, including multiple field investigations in rural areas of Yunfu and Zhaoqing, and completed a full set of independently designed technical prototypes and practical operation manuals. This marks the second consecutive year that a MUST team has claimed the top prize in the GSC Asia-Pacific Regional Final.
These competition victories collectively reflect MUST’s longstanding emphasis on nurturing students’ innovative thinking and practical abilities.
5. Easier Access to Academic Services: Digital & Administrative Updates
MUST Streamlines Certificate Application Processes
To better serve current students and alumni, MUST officially launched a fully optimized digital academic certificate application system in early 2026. The new system, accessible via the official MUST student portal, allows current students and graduates to apply for a full range of official academic documents—including transcripts, degree certificates, and graduation verification statements—completely online.
Applicants can now submit their applications, pay the necessary fees, and receive digital copies of their official documents in as little as one working day. For alumni who graduated before 2020, the system also offers a convenient offline processing channel: applicants can submit their applications in person at the university’s registry office, or via a authorized representative, with valid identification.
The university has also standardized its document replacement policies for lost or damaged official documents. For lost transcripts, graduates can apply for an official duplicate—issued with the original school seal and carrying exactly the same legal effect as the original—for a small administrative fee. For lost degree certificates, the university does not reissue the original document, but instead provides an official graduation verification statement—also issued with the school seal and accepted by all formal employers and higher education institutions.
Dual Language Support Expands for Official Documents
Following the surge in global demand for its graduates’ academic credentials, MUST announced in mid-2026 that it would expand its bilingual Chinese-English support services for all official academic documents—including transcripts, degree certificates, and graduation verification statements. The new service applies to all students who graduated after 2020, with no additional fee required for the first set of bilingual documents.
For international students and alumni, the university has also optimized the English version of the official document application process, adding dedicated online payment and mailing channels. This ensures that international applicants can receive their official documents by courier anywhere in the world, without additional processing fees.
6. Upcoming MUST Conferences & Events in Late 2026
16th International Conference on Hydrodynamics (ICHD 2026)
Following the conclusion of the 2026 spring semester, MUST is gearing up to host the 16th International Conference on Hydrodynamics (ICHD 2026), scheduled to take place April 15–18, 2026, at the university’s Taipa campus. Founded in 2000, the ICHD series is one of the most influential academic conferences in the global field of hydrodynamics, attracting hundreds of experts, scholars, and industry practitioners from around the world each year.
With the theme “Intelligent Hydrodynamics: Frontier Technology and Engineering Applications,” ICHD 2026 will focus on cutting-edge industry topics including the digitalization of hydrodynamics research, the application of artificial intelligence in fluid mechanics, and the technological integration of hydrodynamics with ocean engineering and environmental protection. The conference will include three days of academic presentations, thematic seminars, and in-depth discussions, covering both fundamental theoretical research and the latest practical engineering applications. As the exclusive host, MUST will also organize a special academic forum on the application of hydrodynamics technology in the Greater Bay Area’s marine engineering and water environment governance sectors.
2nd Belt and Road Initiative Global Health Forum
Building on the success of the May 2026 inaugural event, MUST will serve as the co-host for the 2nd Belt and Road Initiative Global Health Forum, scheduled to be held in early December 2026 at the MUST campus in Macao. The forum will continue the theme of the previous event, with a focused agenda covering the construction of global public health systems, the application of AI in healthcare, and the development of traditional Chinese medicine in the Belt and Road era.
MUST will organize more than 10 special thematic seminars during the forum, covering topics such as AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment, the development of smart medical devices, and the construction of traditional Chinese medicine standardization systems. The forum will also feature a special technology exhibition, where MUST and its industry partners will showcase their latest research outcomes in digital health and artificial intelligence. It is expected that the forum will attract more than 2,000 participants from over 30 countries and regions, including national health industry leaders, top scientists, and heads of international pharmaceutical enterprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I apply for MUST’s official transcripts and degree certificates?
Current students and alumni can apply for official MUST transcripts and degree certificates through two channels: the online self-service system or the offline on-site counter. Online applications can be submitted directly via the official MUST student portal, with digital copies available for download within one working day after system approval. Offline applications can be submitted in person at the MUST registry office on the Taipa campus. Applicants must bring valid identification—such as a passport or Macao ID card—and fill out a paper application form on site. For proxy collection, a signed authorization letter from the applicant and a copy of the applicant’s valid identification are required.
2. Does MUST provide English-language official documents?
Yes, MUST provides official bilingual Chinese-English transcripts and degree certificates for all students who graduated after 2020. These documents are fully compliant with international academic and employment standards, and are accepted by universities and employers worldwide. There is no additional fee for the first set of bilingual documents.
3. What should I do if I lose my MUST degree certificate or transcript?
If you lose your original MUST transcript, you can apply for an official duplicate—issued with the school’s official seal and carrying the same legal effect as the original—for a small administrative fee. If you lose your original degree certificate, the university cannot reissue the original document, but you can apply for an official graduation verification statement. This statement is issued with the school’s official seal and is accepted by all formal employers and higher education institutions for employment, postgraduate applications, and qualification verification.
4. How can I verify the authenticity of a MUST graduate’s academic documents?
Currently, document verification can be completed in two ways: by sending a formal verification request letter to the MUST Registry Office via official mail, or by submitting the request in person at the registry office on the Taipa campus. The MUST Registry Office will review the application and provide an official verification letter within three working days.
5. What are the most recent academic breakthroughs at MUST?
MUST’s most recent academic breakthroughs include the MUST Supercomputing Team’s First Prize win at the ASC26 World Student Supercomputer Challenge, the expansion of the university’s ESI global top 1% disciplines count to 12 (led by the new Geoscience inclusion), and the double international honors earned by students at the 2026 MCM/ICM global modeling competition. These achievements underscore the university’s growing strength in high-impact scientific research.
6. What international cooperation projects is MUST currently involved in?
MUST’s key international cooperation projects in 2026 include the China-Portugal Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Public Health (co-founded with the Polytechnic Institute of Lusofonia in Portugal), the Belt and Road Initiative Global Health Forum (co-hosted with the Macao SAR government), and the ongoing construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone teaching and research base. The university also maintains active collaborative partnerships with more than 200 top universities and research institutions worldwide.
7. How many students graduated from MUST in 2026?
The MUST 2026 Congregation celebrated a total of 6,750 graduates—including 490 doctoral graduates, 3,100 master’s graduates, and 3,160 bachelor’s graduates—marking the largest graduating class in the university’s history.
8. What upcoming academic events will MUST host in late 2026?
MUST will host the 16th International Conference on Hydrodynamics (ICHD 2026) from April 15–18, 2026, and the 2nd Belt and Road Initiative Global Health Forum in early December 2026. Both events will bring together leading international scholars and industry practitioners to discuss cutting-edge global industry technologies and development trends.
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As Macau’s largest multi-disciplinary university, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) continues to achieve new breakthroughs in scientific research, talent cultivation, and global collaboration—marking 2026 as one of the most transformative years in the university’s history.
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