World Maritime University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3342 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #982 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #27 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #2 of 2 | In Malmo |
| #125 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- www.wmu.se
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 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 |
| Academic Calendar | September - December - term 1: foundation studies and research methodology January-June - term 2: specialisation focus and field studies July-October - term 3 |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for World Maritime University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
World Maritime University has published 1,317 scientific papers with 15,860 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Business, Ecology, Economics, and Geology.
World Maritime University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 50 | 2 |
| 2000 | 55 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 | 6 |
| 2004 | 21 | 12 |
| 2005 | 14 | 16 |
| 2006 | 49 | 32 |
| 2007 | 32 | 82 |
| 2008 | 23 | 122 |
| 2009 | 27 | 161 |
| 2010 | 29 | 155 |
| 2011 | 19 | 181 |
| 2012 | 34 | 211 |
| 2013 | 54 | 269 |
| 2014 | 62 | 248 |
| 2015 | 41 | 323 |
| 2016 | 37 | 343 |
| 2017 | 46 | 370 |
| 2018 | 80 | 556 |
| 2019 | 49 | 659 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1029 |
| 2021 | 115 | 1458 |
| 2022 | 97 | 2081 |
| 2023 | 94 | 2599 |
| 2024 | 84 | 2676 |
| 2025 | 41 | 2705 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by World Maritime University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Environmental Studies, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marine Transport, Maritime Law, Safety Engineering, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Doktorsexamen | Environmental Studies, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Maritime Law |
World Maritime University faculties and divisions
| Area : Engineering | Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture |
|---|---|
| Area : Natural Sciences | Coastal Studies, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Area : Social Sciences | Economics, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies |
| Area : Transport and Communications | Marine Transport, Nautical Science, Transport Economics, Transport Management |
| Area : Welfare and Protective Services | Environmental Management, Environmental Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | WMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Accreditation | Sweden Ministry of Education, ZEvA (Zentrale Evaluations - und Akkreditierungsagentur Hannover/Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency Hanover, Germany) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 500 Malmö, 201 24 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 339,000 |