World Maritime University (WMU)
IAU-021339
Sweden
General Information
Private
Founded 1983, within the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. Founded in 1983, the University is a global centre of excellence recognized by the IMO and the United Nations General Assembly, and plays a significant role in maritime and ocean education, research, capacity-building and economic development while promoting the roles of women in the maritime and ocean sectors. The University is located in Malmö (Sweden) but is not part of the Swedish education system
September-December - term 1: foundation studies and research methodology
January-June - term 2: specialisation focus and field studies
July-October - term 3
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent university qualification
Competence in English language, demonstrated by an internationally recognised standard test; computer competence; English language test result: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80+ in the internet-based test. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): band 6.0 or above. Cambridge Examinations: CAE or CPE. GCE O-level or the equivalent: a good pass grade
English
Sweden Ministry of Education, ZEvA (Zentrale Evaluations - und Akkreditierungsagentur Hannover/Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency Hanover, Germany)
co-ed
Officers
Head : Maximo Q. Mejia
Job title:President
Years of office:2023-
Senior Administrative Officer : Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs
Job title:Vice-President, Academic Affairs
Senior Administrative Officer : Maia Brindley Nilsson
Job title:Communications and Conference Officer
International Relations Officer : Shuo Ma
Job title:Vice President, International
Divisions
Area : Engineering
Fields of study:Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture
Area : Law
Fields of study:Maritime Law
Area : Natural Sciences
Fields of study:Coastal Studies, Marine Science and Oceanography
Area : Social Sciences
Fields of study:Economics, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies
Area : Transport and Communications
Fields of study:Marine Transport, Nautical Science, Transport Economics, Transport Management
Area : Welfare and Protective Services
Fields of study:Environmental Management, Environmental Studies
Degrees
Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts)
Fields of study:Environmental Studies, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marine Transport, Maritime Law, Safety Engineering, Transport Management
Doktorsexamen
Fields of study:Environmental Studies, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Maritime Law
MSc in Maritime Affairs specializations also offered in Dalian and Shanghai, China in cooperation with Dalian Maritime University and Shanghai Maritime University respectively. 14-month Standard MSc programme in Maritime Affairs. Also MPhil (International Maritime Law and Ocean Policy), Postgraduate diplomas (distance learning) and customized executive education
Academic Periodicals
WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs
Updated on 05-10-2022