Requirements：

Students intending to apply for the AY 2027/2028 Master/PhD programmes at the University of Macau

• Priority will be given to students who have completed their online application for doctoral or master’s programs at the University of Macau.
• Outstanding current students from internationally renowned universities or universities included in China’s “Double First-Class” initiative, with an average academic score of 80 or above, ranking in the top 30% of their class, or a GPA ≥ 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Students who have participated in previous summer camps will not be considered.

Application：Click for enrollment

Application Deadline：May 25, 2026

Registration Notice:

1. Apart from self-funded items, this activity will not charge any additional fees. It is not recruiting participants through any agencies/intermediaries. Students are advised to be cautious of scams;
2. This activity only accepts applications submitted through the official electronic registration system. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered;
3. If a student submits multiple applications, only the latest version will be considered;
4. The laboratory will only accept the content submitted at the time of application. No supplementary submissions or modifications will be accepted. Students are advised to upload their content carefully;
5. The laboratory will announce the admission results on the official website and will also notify selected and waitlisted students via email. Please check your inbox regularly and ensure it is functioning properly;
6. If any important information is missed due to incorrect information provided or an invalid personal email address, the student will be solely responsible;
7. Upon receiving the admission notice, students must upload valid proof of a. A valid visa for entering Macau or a visa application receipt and
   b. Relevant travel insurance documents for Macau before the deadline to confirm participation. Failure to do so will be regarded as forfeiting their spot;
8. Once a student confirms participation, they may not withdraw from the program without a valid and sufficient reason. Any unjustified withdrawal will be recorded and may negatively impact future applications to the University of Macau’s programs or other exchange activities.

Tentative Schedule

Fee:

(1) No registration fee required for this Summer Camp participation

(2) Application for Travel Grant:

Please submit a detailed application statement, which may include:

• Personal background and motivation for joining the summer camp;
• Explanation of financial need (e.g., family situation, travel budget, etc.);
• Any supporting documents that may assist in the evaluation process (such as recommendation letters).

All applications will be comprehensively reviewed, and travel grants will be awarded to selected candidates on a competitive basis. (Limited quota available! We encourage you to apply!)

(3) 3 nights of free accommodation:

3 nights of free accommodation at the University of Macau Guest House (2 participants share 1 Twin Room and breakfasts are included)

Admission Results

The admission results for this year’s Summer Camp will be sent via email to the address provided by applicants between June 08-10, 2026. Please check your inbox.

Admission Notification

1. Applicants who receive an admission email have been successfully admitted.
2. Please follow the instructions in the email to complete the confirmation process.

Follow-up Procedures

1. Read all the important notes in the email thoroughly.
2. Admitted participants must complete the confirmation within the specified deadline.
3. Failure to confirm by the deadline will be considered a voluntary withdrawal of admission.

Additional Notes

1. All admission notifications will be sent out between June 08-10, 2026. Those who do not receive an email by then have not been admitted this time.
2. The lab reserves the final right of interpretation.

IOTSC sincerely appreciates all applicants for their interest and support in this Summer Camp. Due to limited capacity, we are unable to admit all outstanding applicants. IOTSC will continue to organize various academic activities. Stay tuned to the lab’s official website and WeChat official account for the latest updates.

Q1：What are the eligibility criteria for the Summer Program？

The Summer Camp is open to current undergraduate and graduate students from higher education institutions. Applicants from all Greater China regions and international students are eligible to participate. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic performance and be enrolled in relevant disciplines such as Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Ocean Science and Technology. We welcome undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in enrolling in the 2027/2028 Master’s or Doctoral programmes at the University of Macau.

Q2：How do I submit an application? When is the application deadline？

Applicants must complete the online registration by May 25, 2026 (the specific deadline is subject to the official website announcement) through one of the following methods: click the registration link on the official website or scan the QR code on the event poster, then fill in the required information and upload necessary documents (including student ID, academic transcripts, and resume/CV, etc.).

Q3：When will the admission results of the summer camp be announced?

The admission results for the Summer Camp will be announced between June 8 and June 10, 2026. Selected students will receive a confirmation email containing a link, through which they must upload either a valid Macau entry visa (or visa application receipt) and provide proof of travel insurance for Macau by June 20 to confirm their participation. Failure to complete these requirements by the deadline will be considered as forfeiture of participation.

Q4：Is there a fee for the summer camp？

Participation in this Summer Camp is free of charge (no registration fee required). The laboratory will provide subsidies (Subject to terms and conditions) covering accommodation fee at the University of Macau Guest House (2 participants share 1 Twin room) during the program period, provide partial meals, and competitive application for Travel Grant (Limited quota available, detailed guidelines will be provided upon admission); Participants are responsible for round-trip transportation costs to Macau, all expenses related to early arrival or extended stays arrangements, all costs incurred during free time activities, the fees for obtaining valid travel documents and visas required for Macau entry, as well as the mandatory travel insurance for entering Macau.

Q5：Is it possible to arrive early or leave late？

Under normal circumstances, participants are advised not to arrive early or depart late. Participants must attend all activities arranged by the summer camp to be eligible for the certificate of attendance. This summer camp provides only three nights of accommodation (check-in after 3:00 PM on July 12 and check-out by 12:00 PM on July 15). If you need to arrive early or depart late, you shall bear all related costs for the early arrival or late departure from Macau. As the summer camp only subsidizes participants’ round-trip transportation to Macau within the specified dates, if your travel dates fall outside the subsidy period (arriving in Macau on July 12 and departing on July 15), the corresponding expenses shall be borne by the participants themselves.

Q6：After submitting the applications, can students modify the submitted content？

Due to limited resources, IOTSC only accepts content submitted at the time and does not accept supplementary submissions or any modifications. Students are advised to upload content with caution.

Q7：After the selected students confirm their participation in the summer camp, can they withdraw？

Due to limited quota, if participants fail to provide proper and sufficient proof after confirmation, it will be recorded and will affect students’ future applications at the University of Macau or other exchange activities.

Q8：Is it possible to request a change to the assigned group after admission？

Group changes are not permitted.

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Enquiry：

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City via email.

IOTSC Enquiry iotsc.enquiry@um.edu.mo

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