The Faculty of Innovation Engineering (FIE) at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) will launch the Master of Science in Low-Altitude Economy and Technology in the Fall Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year. Online applications are now open until June 30, 2026, and will close once all places are filled.
The Low-Altitude Economy refers to a new three-dimensional transportation and industrial system built around airspace below 1,000 meters, centering on aircraft such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), general aviation aircraft and eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) vehicles, and supported by infrastructure including vertiports and general aviation airports. It forms a complete industrial chain covering manufacturing, operations, services and governance, with rapidly expanding applications in areas such as logistics, tourism and agriculture.
At the national policy level, the “Low-Altitude Economy” has been incorporated into China’s new medium- and long-term development framework, and the 15th Five‑Year Plan explicitly identifies it as a strategic emerging industry, supporting the advancement of competitive industrial sectors into the global market. At the international level, low‑altitude aviation–related industries have rapidly emerged as an important new arena of global competition. Against this backdrop, the University has established the Master of Science in Low-Altitude Economy and Technology, with the aim of promoting international exchange and cultivating professional talent, thereby contributing to China’s efforts to expand its global presence and strengthen its discursive power in this field.
Teaching Team
The Faculty of Innovation Engineering has a strong and distinguished academic team, including academicians, National Distinguished Young Scholars, Changjiang Scholars, Highly Cited Researchers and scientists listed among the world’s top 2% by citation impact. The teaching and research team is highly internationalized, with supervisors having work experience at leading universities in the United States, Portugal, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Hong Kong, Macao and Mainland China, and maintaining frequent exchange and long-term collaboration with overseas experts.
Teaching and Research Team Observing a Drone Demonstration
Teaching and Research Team Visit an Aircraft Technology Platform
Program Objectives
The program aims to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals with strong capabilities in low-altitude technology development and engineering applications. Graduates will be equipped to participate in and lead low-altitude urban transportation planning, intelligent unmanned system applications, airspace governance framework design, as well as standards and policy-related research. The program seeks to prepare graduates to drive industrial innovation and contribute to the development of a sustainable Low-Altitude Economy ecosystem, supporting high-quality growth in the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
Teaching and Research Team Site Visit
Teaching and Research Team Takes Part in Flight Simulator Training
Potential Employment
Career opportunities include positions in government agencies, aviation and low-altitude logistics enterprises, unmanned aerial vehicle and eVTOL research and development organizations, smart city development entities, research institutes, and industry organizations. Graduates may engage in low-altitude systems development and testing, airspace and traffic planning, operational management and safety oversight, industrial and investment analysis, business model design, and policy-related research. The program also provides a solid foundation for graduates who wish to pursue doctoral studies or careers in international enterprises and research institutions.
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, statistics, economics, or a related discipline.
Applicants are required to provide documentary proof of English proficiency, which may include certificates such as the College English Test (CET), the Test for English Majors (TEM), IELTS, TOEFL, or other equivalent qualifications. No minimum score requirement is prescribed, and candidates will be assessed on a merit‑based basis. Evidence of completion of a degree program delivered entirely in English will also be accepted as proof of proficiency.
Application Deadline: June 30 6:00 pm, 2026(UCT+8)
Start of the Academic Year: Sep 2026
Online Application System (OAS): oas.must.edu.mo/admission
Program Enquiry: Faculty of Information Technology
Tel: (853) 8897 1990
Email: fie_scse@must.edu.mo
Website: https: https://fie.must.edu.mo/
Study Plan: https://sgs.must.edu.mo/masters/faculty/view/393.html?locale=en_US
Admission Enquiry: School of Graduate Studies
Tel: (853) 8897 2262
Email: sgsad@must.edu.mo
