World Maritime University: Statistics

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#3800 of 14,131 In the World
#1052 of 2,785 In Europe
#27 of 39 In Sweden
#2 of 2 In Malmo
#112 of 1,021 For International Law
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
20%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Website
www.wmu.se
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate20%
Admissions RequirementsBachelor'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 CalendarSeptember - 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 1,161 scientific papers with 8,336 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Business, Ecology, Economics, and Geology.

Publications
1,161
Citations
8,336

World Maritime University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
827 / 5,679
Environmental Science
773 / 5,517
Political Science
667 / 3,323
Law
567 / 2,992
Geography and Cartography
556 / 3,370
Engineering
547 / 6,168
Business
546 / 5,035
Ecology
476 / 4,352
Economics
436 / 3,265
Geology
398 / 2,826
Computer Science
346 / 3,909
Environmental Management
323 / 2,852
Physics
303 / 3,958
Biology
299 / 2,928
Oceanography
295 / 2,144
History
288 / 1,571
Management
268 / 2,560
Sociology
252 / 1,273
Archaeology
252 / 1,399
Mechanical Engineering
248 / 3,299
Philosophy
244 / 2,894
Electrical Engineering
209 / 2,858
Mathematics
194 / 3,550
Finance
192 / 1,364
Quantum and Particle physics
184 / 2,136
Chemistry
177 / 3,348
Psychology
146 / 1,136
Electronic Engineering
136 / 2,161
International Business
135 / 724
International Trade
134 / 724
Development Studies
123 / 990
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
120 / 2,281
Paleontology
117 / 768
Medicine
115 / 1,446
Statistics
115 / 1,556
International Law
114 / 277
Aerospace Engineering
112 / 1,340
Linguistics
109 / 834
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
106 / 739
Marketing
103 / 1,213

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1997 0 1
1998 0 0
1999 50 2
2000 55 6
2001 11 1
2002 2 3
2003 5 5
2004 16 10
2005 15 13
2006 49 24
2007 32 70
2008 25 101
2009 26 140
2010 28 157
2011 19 152
2012 33 181
2013 55 228
2014 59 222
2015 37 246
2016 38 270
2017 39 273
2018 80 384
2019 49 468
2020 74 694
2021 106 1066
2022 92 1524
2023 81 1882
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Tuition

Local studetns 24,300 USD, field study programme 4,400 USD (USD)

World Maritime University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 (Visiting adress :Fiskehamnsgatan 1, 211 18, Malmö)
Malmö, SE-201 24
Sweden
City population 325,000

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