M.Sc. Maritime Affairs at Shanghai Maritime University: Eligibility & Requirements

Follow the exact WMU joint programme requirements.

• Meet WMU board review through a relevant bachelor degree with full transcripts, or the highest unrestricted Master Mariner/Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency.
• The programme targets maritime professionals and relevant graduates. No numeric work-experience minimum or ordinary SMU age limit is inferred.
• All applicants submit an international English test. IELTS Academic 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ are common published options; board review applies.
• The current SMU prospectus lists Duolingo 110; WMU describes nonstandard alternatives as exceptional. Confirm acceptance with the Programme Office; do not assume a native-English waiver.
• Open to: Applicants satisfying WMU joint programme academic/professional and English requirements
• Current ITL 2028/23 rdintake is May 2027–July 2028,80 degreecredits/3 terms. WMU detailed section explicitly 14 months matches 80 credits/currentdated SMU prospectus; stale WMU overview 15 months/March/88 credits retained in chronology. Entirely English; WMU award only, no SMU dualaward. Terms 1/2 Shanghai May–December; term 3 dissertation may be remote. Overseasstudytrip advertised, destination/date/visa/cost not established; no destination inferred. Separate WMU admissions: relevantbachelor OR highest unrestricted Master Mariner/Chief Engineer Co C, board review and English test for all; no ordinary SMU age/citizenship/waiver/SIL rule automatically transferred. CNY 120000 coverswholeprogramme includingteachingmaterials, excludeshousing/living. Applications 1 Sept 2026–31 Mar 2027.
• Exact awarded qualification: Master of Science in Maritime Affairs awarded solely by World Maritime University (WMU).
• Current programme-specific admission and assessment apply; scholarship, placement, exchange and employment outcomes are not guaranteed.