The University of Macau is an institution of higher learning in the Macao Special Administrative Region and has no party branch. The University of Macau is an institution of higher learning headed by the Ministry of Education of the Macao SAR Government, which enjoys great autonomy in administration, academics and finance. First, the University of Macau is the highest institution of learning in the Macao Special Administrative Region, and is committed to cultivating outstanding talents with international vision and leadership skills. Second, the University of Macau enjoys a high reputation in academic research and teaching quality, and has a group of excellent teachers and researchers. Third, the University of Macau is financially independent and has diversified sources of funds, including government grants, social donations and tuition fees. To sum up, the University of Macau does not have a party branch, but as a highly autonomous institution of higher learning, it enjoys great autonomy in administration, academics and finance.