Pre-Arrival
We are so happy that you chose USJ for the next step in your academic journey and cannot wait to welcome you but, before you arrive, there are some things you should keep in mind!
PRE-ARRIVAL TIPS
1. Make sure to read the Guide for USJ Incoming Exchange Students!
Comprehensive guide with all the information you need about USJ and living in Macao – it includes sections on the cost of living, Macao’s currency (MOP – Patacas), transportation, pharmacies and supermarkets, SIM cards, useful apps to download, and much more!
2. Plan your accommodation
USJ highly recommends that you plan your accommodation in advance before your arrival to Macao. After you are officially accepted as an exchange student, and to secure your spot at USJ’s residence, please contact the Residential Hall Team of the Technology, and Facilities Office directly at residence@usj.edu.mo. You can find out more about USJ’s Residential Hall in this webpage.
3. Obtain an International Medical Insurance In addition to your personal insurance, all incoming exchange students are required to buy “Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan” with full coverage of your intended stay in Macao (until you return home). If you consider exploring other destinations in the region other than Macao, your health insurance must provide coverage for these additional destinations.
4. Plan your arrival dates and make sure to have a visa/Macao entry clearance We recommend that you arrive at least two weeks before classes start for the matriculation and to take part in the international student orientation, a great opportunity for you to get need-to-know information that will help you better adapt to USJ and Macao. (Academic calendar here)
Students must have a valid passport to enter Macao and some may need a visa. Visa assessment levels are determined by country of citizenship. Please refer to the details on this page.
5. Getting to USJ
University’s Headquarters: Ilha Verde Campus
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, 14-17, Macau, China
聖若瑟⼤學
中國澳⾨⻘洲河邊⾺路 14-17 號
By bus: There are bus stops near USJ (the closest ones are M24 “Cons. Borja / Colégio S. José” and, on the opposite side of the road, M25 “Ilha Verde / S.A.A.M”) with the following routes available: 8, 8A, 23, 28B, 28BX, H2. For more information regarding the bus routes in Macao, please click here. Each bus ride will usually cost MOP6.00, and it will be cheaper if students have a MacauPass bus card as the fee is reduced to 50% of the original.
By Taxi: The flag-fall charge of Macao’s taxi is MOP19.00 for the first 1,600 meters, with MOP2.00 added for every 240 meters thereafter.
To ask your driver to take you to campus, please show him the following:
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請帶我去 聖若瑟大學, 中國澳門青洲河邊馬路 14-17 號, 澳門自來水股份有限公司 附近 |
Please take me to the University of Saint Joseph, Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde 14-17, near the Macao Water Company |
On Foot: As Macao is a relatively small city, many locations are within walkable distance. It should take only 15 to 45 minutes to get to USJ if you are within the Macao Peninsula.
AFTER YOUR ARRIVAL
6. Visit the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs
After arriving in Macao, drop-by to say hi!
7. Visit the Academic Affairs Office
After you settle in, you are required to visit the Academic Records team of the Academic Affairs Office for in-person matriculation. Their office is located on the G/F of the Academic Building of the Ilha Verde Campus.
Do not forget to bring:
- Original Passport and Health Certificate Form for verification;
- Original filled out and signed USJ Acceptance Letter;
- A passport-type picture (coloured with white background).
8. Student visa
Once the USJ administrative formalities are completed, it is time to apply for the student visa!
Please review the details on this page and you will also receive further instructions from the Academic Affairs Office after you have completed matriculation. Students should plan accordingly to switch to a student visa before their Macao entry visa (permit) expires.
9. Get to know Macao, USJ and make sure to take part in our upcoming activities!
Welcome to USJ Macao! We hope you enjoy your semester abroad here, and please stop by the offices below anytime for a chat or any assistance. We look forward to meeting you all.
For more information, please contact:
| GENERAL QUERIES & PARTNERS | PROSPECTIVE EXCHANGE STUDENTS (IN/OUT) | CURRENT INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS (IN MACAO) |
| Communication and Public Relations Office
Location: USJ Ilha Verde Campus, Academic Building, 4/F |
Office for Student and Alumni Affairs
Location: USJ Ilha Verde Campus, Academic Building G/F Email: osaa@usj.edu.mo |
