# Maritime Affairs — International Transport and Logistics (WMU–SMU joint) — MSc (WMU award, Shanghai English route) at Shanghai Maritime University

> Maritime Affairs — International Transport and Logistics (WMU–SMU joint) — MSc (WMU award, Shanghai English route) (M.Sc. Maritime Affairs) at Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China.

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## Key facts

- University: [Shanghai Maritime University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/shanghai-maritime-university) (Public, Shanghai, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [M.Sc. in Maritime Affairs](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/msc-maritime-affairs)
- Duration: 14 months
- Teaching language: English
- Language note: Entirely English under WMU academic rules. Terms 1/2 are taught in Shanghai by WMU/SMU faculty; Term 3 dissertation may be remote. Study-trip destination and dates are not established.
- Fees: CN¥1,20,000 full course
- Fee verified: 2026-10-31
- Intake: May
- Official programme page: https://smuiec.shmtu.edu.cn/_t252/2026/0901/c7062a311510/page.htm

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: Applicants satisfying WMU joint programme academic/professional and English requirements
- Restriction: 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.
- Restriction: Exact awarded qualification: Master of Science in Maritime Affairs awarded solely by World Maritime University (WMU).
- Restriction: Current programme-specific admission and assessment apply; scholarship, placement, exchange and employment outcomes are not guaranteed.

## Admissions

Maritime Affairs — International Transport and Logistics (WMU–SMU joint) is a 14-month,80-credit English programme in Shanghai, awarded by WMU. The 2027–2028 intake has two classroom terms and a dissertation term that may be remote; no SMU dualaward is implied.

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.

Steps:

1. Submit the required documents to the ITLProgramme Office during 1 September 2026–31 March 2027; use the official current application form.
2. The Programme Office reviews materials; shortlisted applicants attend an online interview.
3. Confirm WMU degree admission, tuition, study location and the individual dissertation plan in the official notice.
4. Arrange housing, insurance, any required travel/visa documents and the separately clarified overseas study trip; follow programme instructions.

- Document: Relevant bachelor degree/student-status certificate and full transcripts, or highest unrestricted Master Mariner/Chief Engineer Co C, as applicable
- Document: International English test record; board approval of alternatives must be confirmed
- Document: At least two recommendation letters; no ordinary SMU professor-title rule is transferred
- Application document: Completed ITLapplication form and passport/identity-card copy
- Application document: CV, white-background passport-size photograph and application letter/personal statement
- Application document: Any additional records requested by the Programme Office or WMUAdmissions Board
ITL 2028/23 rdintake applications:1 September 2026–31 March 2027; programme May 2027–July 2028. WMU detailed 14-month/80-credit version matches this cohort; stale 15-month/88-credit overview is excluded.


## Teaching phases

- Terms 1 and 2 — Shanghai classroom study (English): May–December classroom foundation and specialisation studies at SMULingang, covering maritime governance, accounting/decisions, shipping finance/risk, fleet decarbonisation, logistics/supply chains and digital transformation. Programme total 80 degreecredits.
- Term 3 — Dissertation and programme completion (English): Dissertation topic/proposal require university approval; the dissertation term may be completed remotely. Current programme May 2027–July 2028, nominal 14 months. An overseas study trip is advertised, but destination/dates/visa/cost are not verified and must be confirmed; no compulsory Sweden phase inferred. Successful graduates receive WMU’s MSc in Maritime Affairs only.

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