The Department of Communication at the University of Macau’s Faculty of Social Sciences has been ranked 151st–200th globally in the field of Communication in the latest 2025 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). It stands as the only higher education institution in Macao to be listed in this subject ranking and is placed 14th in the Greater China region (covering Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau), highlighting its leading position in regional academia.
UM’s strong performance reflects the rapid growth and academic influence of its Department of Communication. The department consistently promotes high-quality research, international engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty members actively contribute to leading journals, research networks, and collaborative projects, while providing students with rigorous training that integrates theory, research, and professional practice.
The ranking is published by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy as part of its global academic subject evaluation system. First launched in 2009 and officially renamed GRAS in 2017, it covers 57 subjects across natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, medical sciences, and social sciences. Based on five categories comprising nine objective indicators—including world-class faculty, research output, research quality, influence, and international collaboration—the ranking evaluates over 20,000 academic subjects from nearly 2,000 universities in approximately 100 countries and regions annually. It is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative subject rankings in the global higher education community.
About the ranking:
https://www.shanghairanking.com/rankings/gras/2025/AS0507
