1. Payment at the Bank Counter
Payments can be deposited into the University’s bank account at the Banco Nacional Ultramarino, S.A. (BNU) or the Bank of China, Macau Branch (BOC) within the payment period. Students are required to bring their printed Student E-Debit Notes to the bank counter when making the deposit.
Cheques drawn from other banks must be presented to BNU or BOC at least two (2) working days prior to the payment due date.
2. Payment via Internet Banking or Mobile Banking
Students with local bank accounts in Macau at:
- Banco Nacional Ultramarino, S.A. (BNU) (including UM Affinity Cards)
- Bank of China, Macau Branch (BOC)
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau) Limited (ICBC)
- Tai Fung Bank Limited (TFB)
may settle payments through the online or mobile banking services of any of these banks before the payment due date stated on the debit note.
To make a payment:
- Select “University of Macau” as the payee.
- Enter the debit note number as the “Bill Number”.
- The cut-off time for online banking varies by bank*, so it is recommended to complete the payment before 22:00 on the payment due date.
- Any fees for online banking transactions (if applicable) shall be borne by the student.
*Notes: Please check individual bank policies for specific rules on payment cut-off times and additional requirements.
3. Online Payment Platform
Applicants and students can settle debit notes via the GOVPAY online payment platform, which is accessible through:
- Online Application System (for applicants)
- Student Information System Web Services (SI WEB), SI APP, or UM APP (for students)
The listed e-payment methods are supported on the GOVPAY online payment platform. After a successful payment, the system will automatically redirect to the “Payment Successful” page, and the student will receive a system-generated payment confirmation email shortly.
4. ICBC Cross-Border Bill Payment (For Registered Students Only)
This service is exclusively available to students who:
- Hold an ICBC bank account in Mainland China; and
- Have completed the required consent process* before the debit note is issued.
To make a payment:
- Select the “Cross-border Payment” function in ICBC e-payment.
- Select “University of Macau” as the payee.
- Enter the debit note number as the “Bill Number”.
- Complete the payment before 19:00 on the payment due date.
- Refer to the User Guide for details on the cross-border e-payment process.
- Any fees associated with online banking transactions (if applicable) shall be borne by the student.
*Notes: Students must provide consent to the “Personal Data Collection Statement for Cross-border Transfer of Personal Data” via the “Personal Information” tab in the SI WEB. The ICBC Cross-Border Bill Payment service will be activated for future debit notes three (3) working days after the consent is submitted.
5. Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)
Students may remit the fees directly to the University’s bank account at BNU, BOC, ICBC, or TFB via T/T through any local bank in their countries.
To make a payment:
- Ensure that UM receives the remittance on or before the payment due date; otherwise, the payment will be considered late. Therefore, it is advised to remit the payment at your earliest convenience, considering potential processing times.
- Provide all remittance information in English on the remittance application to ensure clarity and validity.
- For remittance information, please refer to Payment Instructions (Applicable to Students Payments from outside Macau) | 繳費指引 ─ 適用於澳門以外地區繳費之學生 (last updated on 2024/01/02)
- The payer should bear all remittance charges and exchange differences.
6. Payment at the Treasury counter (N6)
Students may settle their fees at the Treasury counter on the 1st floor of the Administration Building (N6-1012) during office hours. Students must bring along their printed Student E-Debit Notes and may use either one of the following payment methods:
- Cash: MOP only
- Credit/Debit Card: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay
- Crossed-cheque: Should be made payable to “University of Macau”
- Cashier Order: Should be made payable to “University of Macau”
- E-payment: GOVPAY
A receipt with the Finance Office stamp will be issued immediately after the payment is completed.
Late Payments
For late payments of tuition fees, Residential College fees, or Postgraduate House residence fees made after the late payment deadline:
- Endorsement from the respective authorized unit is required (e.g. Registry, Graduate School, Residential Colleges, or Postgraduate House)
- An administrative charge of 3% will be applied to the outstanding amount after the payment due date.