Joint Admission Examination

Joint Admission Examination for Macao Four Higher Education Institutions (Languages and Mathematics)

Acronym	JAE
Type	Standardized test
Year started	2017 (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

1. University of Macau. "Introduction to the Joint Admission Examination". Registry, UM. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
2. Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region - Higher Education Bureau. "Understanding the Joint Admission Examination" (PDF). JAE Information. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
3. "Joint Admission Examination". www.mpu.edu.mo. Macao Polytechnic University. Retrieved 2 January 2025.