Joint Admission Examination
| Acronym | JAE |
|---|---|
| Type | Standardized test |
| Year started | 2017 |
| Score range | 350–1000 (excluding special admission programs by the University of Macau) |
| Offered | Annually |
| Regions |  Macau |
| Prerequisites | See Eligibility |
| Fee | MOP$ 250 per institution |
| Used by | Macau: University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, and Macau University of Science and Technology |
| Website | Joint Admission Examination for Macao Four Higher Education Institutions |
The Joint Admission Examination for Macao Four Higher Education Institutions (Languages and Mathematics) (Chinese: 澳門四高校聯合入學考試, Portuguese: Exame Unificado de Acesso às Quatro Instituições do Ensino Superior de Macau (disciplinas de Língua e Matemática)), commonly referred to as the Joint Admission Examination (JAE), is a standardized test jointly organized by four higher education institutions in Macau: the University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, and Macau University of Science and Technology. It evaluates candidates' abilities in four subjects: Chinese, Portuguese, English, and mathematics. The exam is not the sole criterion for admission, as each institution considers additional factors based on its unique requirements during the evaluation process.[1]
Additional subjects and interviews are organized and announced separately by each institution. The JAE does not set passing or failing standards, instead providing scores for candidates' reference.[2] The exam is typically held in late March or early April each year.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:[3]
- Have completed senior secondary education (Grade 12 or equivalent) and obtained graduation qualifications, or
- Be currently enrolled in senior secondary education (Grade 12 or equivalent), or
- Be at least 23 years old and possess exceptional talents or conditions despite not meeting the above qualifications.
References
- ^ University of Macau. "Introduction to the Joint Admission Examination". Registry, UM. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region - Higher Education Bureau. "Understanding the Joint Admission Examination" (PDF). JAE Information. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Joint Admission Examination". www.mpu.edu.mo. Macao Polytechnic University. Retrieved 2 January 2025.