Useful Information for New Academic Staff
There are three tracks of Full-time academic staff in City University of Macau, including:
1. Teaching and Research Track
- Professor(s)
- Associate Professor(s)
- Assistant Professor(s)
2. Teaching Track
- Senior Lecturer(s)
- Lecturer(s)
3. Research Track
- Researcher(s)
- Associate Researcher(s)
- Assistant Researcher(s)
*All academic employment is under fixed-term contract.
Full-time academic staff can enjoy:
1. Paid Leave
Paid annual leave, sick leave, marriage leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, sabbatical Leave and research leave etc.
2. Staff Insurance
Medical insurance, labor insurance and life insurance
3. Pension plan
4. Staff training and further education subsidy
Training courses, seminars and leisure workshops etc.
About Macau
1. Border Gate
Intercity Railway︰To Zhuhai Railway station, then walk to Gongbei Port;
Plane：To Zhuhai Aiport, then take taxi/public transportation to the Gongbei Port.
2. New Hengqin Port
Shuttle bus service to the Port is available in Zhuhai Airport
3. Macau International Airport
Macau international Airport is located in Taipa, regular flights are available to/from Macau every week.
4. Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal / Taipa Ferry Terminal
First one is located in the Macau Peninsula area while the later one is located in Taipa, regular ferry service to/from Hong Kong is available every day.
Address: Avenida Padre Tomás Pereira Taipa, Macau.
Map:
1. Border Gate
- By Taxi
After crossing the Border Gate from China, Taxi Stop is located straight in 150 meters away. Showing the driver your destination “City University of Macau 澳門氹仔城市大學”, the approximate fee is MOP70 (depending on the actual traffic condition).
2. New Hengqin Port
- By Taxi
Take taxi and show the driver “City University of Macau 澳門氹仔城市大學” at the Taxi Stop outside the Port.The approximate fee is MOP60 (depending on the actual traffic condition).
- By Public Bus
Take Bus 25B (Posto Fronteirico Macau – Henqin to Portas do Cerco direction) at bus stop T357 “Posto Fronteirico Macau – Henqin” and get off at bus stop “T300 Esparteiro/Lou Lim Ieok”, then walk up the slope to the University. The bus fee is MOP6, no changes allowed.
*It is recommended to take taxi if not familiar with the bus directions
3. Macau International Airport
- By Taxi
Taxi Stop is located outside the Airport, showing the driver your destination “City University of Macau 澳門氹仔城市大學”, the approximate fee is MOP40 (depending on the actual traffic condition);
- By Public Bus
Bus stop “T356 Aeroporto De Macau” is located outside the Airport, take Bus MT1 to bus stop “T300 Esparteiro/Lou Lim Ieok, then walk up the slope to the University. The bus fee is MOP6, no changes allowed.
*It is recommended to take taxi if not familiar with the bus directions
4. Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
- By Taxi
Taxi Stop is located at G/F outside the Terminal, showing the driver your destination “City University of Macau 澳門氹仔城市大學”, the approximate fee is MOP60 (depending on the actual traffic condition);
- By Public Bus
Take Bus 28A at bus stop “T239 Terminal Maritimo De Passageiros Do Porto Exterior” bus stop “T300 Esparteiro/Lou Lim Ieok, then walk up the slope to the University. The bus fee is MOP6, no changes allowed.
*It is recommended to take taxi if not familiar with the bus directions
5. Taipa Ferry Terminal
- By Taxi
Taxi Stop is located outside the Terminal, showing the driver your destination “City University of Macau 澳門氹仔城市大學”, the approximate fee is MOP50 (depending on the actual traffic condition).
- By Public Bus
Bus stop “T345 Terminal Maritimo De PAssageiros Da Taipa” is located outside the Termial, take Bus MT1 to bus stop “T300 Esparteiro/Lou Lim Ieok, then walk up the slope to the University. The bus fee is MOP6, no changes allowed.
*It is recommended to take taxi if not familiar with the bus directions
The above bus route are subject to changes and the actual traffic conditions, more details can are available in DSAT official website or the mobile app “Bus Travelling System” or DSAT wechat account.
Below please find the official taxi fares charged by taxi for reference:
| Fares (MOP) | |
| First 1600 meter | 19.00 |
| Every 240m | 2.00 |
| Waiting time charge for every one minute, with the vehicle stopped according to passenger request or necessity during the journey | 2.00 |
| Baggage transported in baggage compartment (each piece) | 3.00 |
| Additional Fee | |
| Taipa to Coloane | 2.00 |
| Macau to Coloane | 5.00 |
| Boarding a taxi at the Macao International Airport taxi stand, the Taipa Ferry Terminal taxi stand, and the University of Macau´s new campus on Hengqin Island. | 5.00 |
| Booking fee for special taxi (applicable when the taxi arrives within 10 minutes after the booking time)Booking fee not applicable when, without the passenger’s prior consent, a special taxi different from the type requested is sent | 5.00 |
To call the taxi service, call the hotline at +853 288 12345 or use the mobile app “Macau Taxi”
Employee can either rent or purchase apartment in Macau, the University also provide staff quarter to those non-resident employee for rent. Interested employee should make the application with the Human Resources Office before report duty for follow-up.
Different kinds of facilities are available in campus to meet the daily needs:
- Chinese Restaurant: Chinese-typed breakfast and lunch are available
- Café: Coffee, light refreshments, light western-typed lunch box are available
- Service Centre: Snacks and drink are for sale
- Gym Room: Gym facilities are provided
- Library: Varieties of books and journals, multi-media equipment are provided
There are 4 telecom service providers available in Macau:
CTM | |
3 Macau | |
SmarTone | |
China Telecom (Macau) |
Currency | Macauese Pataca is the official currency in Macau. HKD dollar and Mainland RMB can be used for exchange at banks or currency exchange store. |
Temperature | Macau is located in the subtropical zone. Hot and rainy in in summer; dry and cool in winter. In general minimum temperature is around 5℃ while the maximum is around 31℃。 |
Language | The official language is Chinese and Portuguese. The daily language being used is Cantonese, Mandarin and English can also be used. |
Time Zone | In UTC+8 time zone in line with Beijing time. |
「Macau Pass」 | Available for sale in Macau Pass official store or vendors (Circle K Convenient Store, Royal Supermarket etc.). Discount available in bus fare when using Macau Pass, and can also be used in some supermarkets for payment. |
24-Hour Emergency numbers in Macau：999 / 110 / 112
Hospitals in Macau are listed below:
- Hospital Centre S. Januário (Government) – 24-hours service
Address: Estrada do Visconde de S. Januário
Enquiries: +853 2831 3731
- Hospital Centre S. Januário (Government) – 24-hours service
- Island Emergency Station of Hospital Centre S. Januário (Government) – 24-hours emergency service
Address: Ground Floor, The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Enquiries: +853 2899 2230 / 8493 1588
- Island Emergency Station of Hospital Centre S. Januário (Government) – 24-hours emergency service
- Kiang Wu Hospital (Private) – 24-hours service
Address: Estrada Coelho do Amaral
Enquiries: +853 2837 1333
- Kiang Wu Hospital (Private) – 24-hours service
- Kiang Wu Taipa Clinic – Outpatient service closed on weekends and holidays; emergency service is 08:00-24:00
Enquiries: +853 8295-4017
- Kiang Wu Taipa Clinic – Outpatient service closed on weekends and holidays; emergency service is 08:00-24:00
- University Hospital (Private)
Address: Block H, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa
Enquiries: +853 2882 1838
