Graduates of the MUST Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Class of 2025 Embarks on Global Journeys with Record Admissions to World-Renowned Universities

2025/07/08

The 2025 undergraduate cohort of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) at Macau University of Science and Technology has achieved unprecedented postgraduate admission success, receiving offers from elite institutions worldwide. Graduates were admitted to top universities across the UK, USA, Singapore, and Hong Kong SAR, China—including University College London (UCL), King’s College London, Johns Hopkins University, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU)—with programmes spanning cutting-edge fields such as cultural heritage studies, luxury experience management, and global healthcare management. Multiple scholarship awards and triple-offer recipients underscore the faculty’s excellence in cultivating globally competitive talent.

Guided by its vision of Interdisciplinary Integration and Global Connectivity, FHTM designs curriculum aligned with industry evolution, advancing leadership training through industry-academia synergy. New initiatives include launching AI-focused courses to strengthen interdisciplinary education. The faculty will further expand partnerships with world-renowned institutions, empowering students to access broader development platforms on the global stage.

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NameLiu, Lexuan
Offers receivedJohns Hopkins University, City University of Hong Kong, The University of Manchester
MottoBelieve in your limitless potential!
Graduation messageWith deepest gratitude, I extend my sincere thanks to the Macau University of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management for providing an exceptional platform and broadening my horizons! Immersed in a rich learning environment, guided by inspiring mentors, and encouraged by cherished friends, I surpassed my own limits, embraced challenges I never imagined, and continually explored the "N" possibilities of being a hospitality professional. I firmly believe that life is a long-term journey, and the invaluable experience gained at Macau University of Science and Technology will ultimately become the launching pad for our future endeavors.


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NameHua, Qianying
Offers receivedUniversity of Florida, Oklahoma State University, Florida International University, University of North Texas
MottoRich within, never alone.
Graduation message

Grateful for the mentors’ nurturing guidance—

Teachers of knowledge abound, but life-changing mentors are rare;

My humble gratitude feels ever insufficient.

Grateful for my family’s lifelong devotion—

Like spring sun warming tender grass,

All I have is a gift beyond measure.

Grateful for companions who walked beside me—

Your weight in my heart needs no scale.

And to myself, I give thanks—

Diligence is the path where shortcomings fade,

And looking back, warm pride still lingers.


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NameYu, Han
Offers receivedUniversity College London, King’s College London, The University of Glasgow, University of Leeds
Motto

Chase the wind, race the moon—pause not for rest;

Beyond the plains lie spring mountains, your destined quest.

Graduation message

Four seasons flowed like poetry at MUST—a fertile soil where dreams took root. Grateful to my alma mater for its vast platform and boundless resources; I fondly recall the library’s tranquil hours, where lamplight bore witness to our struggles for ideals. Heartfelt thanks to the professors whose wisdom and dedication nurtured my growth on this quest for knowledge. Unforgettable too are the days and nights striving alongside dear friends—laughter and sweat I’ll forever treasure.

May our alma mater cultivate talents far and wide,

Earning global acclaim, scaling new heights with pride;

May every fellow graduate, armed with courage and insight,

Race like stars toward their oceans and mountains bright.

When we reunite someday, beneath time’s steadfast gaze,

We’ll still reminisce our youthful glory, ablaze.

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NameLi, Yifei
Offers receivedThe University of Hong Kong, Nanyang Technological University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Macau University of Science and Technology
Motto

Vision fuels the journey; with each step, horizons bloom.

Graduation message

Four years of exploration—the world as our classroom. Grateful for the vast platform Macau University of Science and Technology provided, where every teacher generously shared their wisdom to nurture our growth. Special thanks to Associate Dean Timothy and Assistant Professor Liu Chao, whose guidance illuminated my path toward future research.

Four fleeting years, made meaningful by family and cherished friends walking alongside me! Always trust your power—MUST’s stage is vast enough to lift your dreams within reach. May this island forge your wings, and may you embrace the world in light!

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NameChen, Ruijun
Offers receivedThe University of Hong Kong, The University of Edinburgh
Motto

No step in life is ever wasted; each one counts.

Graduation message

Looking back on the four precious years spent at the Macau University of Science and Technology, my heart is filled with nothing but gratitude.

I am grateful to the Faculty for providing a professional curriculum and vast platforms for practice. Every lesson learned and every experience gained has equipped us with a global vision, solid professional skills, and the confidence to take on the world stage.

I am grateful to our teachers, who not only taught us how to become outstanding "hospitality professionals," but also guided us to become responsible individuals committed to excellence.

Finally, as a gift of words to our juniors:

What may seem insignificant in life now is like a seed buried deep within—it will one day bloom into rich fruits of your journey.

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NameLiang, Keying
Offers receivedThe University of Hong Kong
Motto

Life always offers choices; every path holds room for redirection.

Graduation message

Four years on campus were the prologue to our dreams, and graduation marks the opening of our grand adventure ahead.

My four years studying at the FHTM of Macau University of Science and Technology have been the most meaningful chapter of my life. From youthful naivety to confidently taking the helm of my future, this growth owes everything to the nurturing and support of our alma mater. Seeing my peers gain admission to their dream universities fills me with heartfelt joy.

To our dear juniors:

Life presents countless crossroads. When you wholeheartedly embrace who you are and know what you truly want, every choice will lead you closer to your destiny.

May our alma mater flourish and rise steadily in QS rankings, becoming a dream-chasing platform for more outstanding students.

May our FHTM teachers enjoy smooth work, good health, and peace—we will always come back home.

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NameZhou, Shuying
Offers receivedUniversity College London
Motto

The road ahead is long and arduous; I shall seek knowledge high and low.

Graduation message

Over these four years, our university has provided us with premium networks and collaborative learning platforms. With tireless dedication and expertise, our teachers nurtured every student. We must seize these opportunities, transcend boundaries, broaden horizons, elevate perspectives, understand the world, refine our worldview, and ultimately see the world with greater clarity.

These four years marked a transformative turning point in my life. I extend my profound gratitude to our university and the FHTM, to my mentors and peers, for helping me grow wings and flourish with growing confidence.

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NameLuo, Zhiyuan
Offers receivedThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Motto

As Heaven moves with vigor, the noble person strives unceasingly.

Graduation message

Time flows east like a river, leaves fall in abundance—our days beneath the Taipa Grande now draw to a close. These past four years have been a journey of diligence and growth. Countless hours spent studying in the MUST Library and Building I remain fresh in my memory.

I extend my deepest gratitude:

To my professors for their dedicated guidance,

To my classmates for their unwavering companionship through day and night,

To my parents for their unconditional support,

And to MUST—this nurturing ground that gifted me courage and vision.

The future lies vast ahead.

May we all soar to greatness, and may our alma mater shine with eternal grace and splendor!

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NameWu, Qiaoxuan
Offers receivedKing's College London
Motto

Patience is key in life.

Graduation message

Looking back at my four years at MUST, memories still flood into my mind—the night views outside the library windows, the nervous flutter before classroom presentations.

My gratitude goes to FHTM for grounding me with cutting-edge insights, to my alma mater for the platforms it provided, and to the courage to explore and trials of the past that forged who I am today.

To our juniors:

Though loneliness and weariness often accompany growth, success belongs to those who courageously persevere. May you use perseverance as your pen and hard work as your ink, painting your unique brilliance across the world's academic landscape with bold strokes!

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NameZheng, Jingkun
Offers receivedThe University of Hong Kong
Motto

Go For It! You’ve Got This!

Graduation message

Receiving the university’s honor cord at my undergraduate graduation is not only an affirmation of my efforts over the past four years but also a fitting conclusion to my academic journey. My deepest gratitude goes to the university for its expansive learning and growth platforms, and to the faculty for their unwavering dedication.

As I embark on this new chapter, I will remain true to my purpose, continue striving with greater diligence and rigor in both study and practice. Facing the challenges and complexities ahead, I will leverage the knowledge gained during these four years to forge ahead, striving to live up to the university’s high expectations through tangible actions.

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NameYang, Shiyu
Offers receivedThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
Motto

Though fierce winds may rise, never abandon your journey.

Graduation message

My university memories are distilled in every hard-won moment of clarity, forged in the resilience honed through storms during internships, and treasured in the steady strides of progress made through grounded effort. All this has been fueled by our professors’ patient guidance and the diverse opportunities provided by our university.

Together, let us carry forward our alma mater’s aspirations as we march toward the future.

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NameGao, Rentong
Offers receivedThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Motto

In today’s brimming coffee cup, I glimpse reflections of starry seas and future horizons.

Graduation message

Four years have passed swift as a shadow—my deepest gratitude to Macau University of Science and Technology for its nurturing and the bonds forged with mentors and peers. Those starlit all-nighters in the library, those sparks of insight ignited in classrooms, have crystallized into life’s most cherished memories.

Wherever the future leads, the imprint of my alma mater will remain my most precious treasure—a steadfast anchor empowering me to write new chapters of brilliance on vaster stages.