Scholarships & Financial Aid

The University of Saint Joseph is determined to support your academic studies through opportunities for scholarships and other financial assistance.

Current Students

USJ Community Scholarship Programme

All USJ Community Scholarships result will be announced by the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs in the first semester. It is not necessary for students to apply for USJ Community scholarships and the USJ Scholarship and Fellowship Committee selects the recipients according to the values and purposes defined by the donors with the confirmation of the programme coordinators.

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Prospective Students

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USJ CARE Scheme

Once a student has been accepted to USJ, students are eligible to receive many supports throughout their time in University until graduation. Support and guidance are given across all pillars of student life included but not limited to:

Academic advising
Financial support such as tuition fee, deduction fee in residential hall, food, etc.
Career opportunities (Student Ambassador Scheme)
Personal and social support
Hardship Fund
External Scholarship and Financial Support

*DSEDJ defines low-income households as those with a monthly income of less than MOP6,530 (1 family member) to Mop 30,410 (8 family members or above). More information >

**Low to lower-middle income countries here refers to the World Bank classification.

USJ Alumni Tuition Discount

In recognition of their important role as proud members of the USJ family, USJ is delighted to offer our alumni and their next of kin (spouses, children, and parents) a 30% tuition fee discount for all degree programmes (Bachelor, Master and Doctorate) starting from Spring Semester of 2024/2025. Learn more >

UCP Alumni Tuition Discount

In recognition of the important role of the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) to USJ, USJ is delighted to be able to offer the alumni of UCP and their next of kin (spouses, children and parents) a 30% discount on tuition fees for all degree programmes starting from 2025/2026 academic year. Learn more >