APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE

PROGRAM IN MARITIME AFFAIRS

Please read and follow the instructions carefully. This form will be submitted to donors, therefore it must be completed
fully and accurately for consideration of fellowship funding.

1 This form must be completed in English.

2 The form must be saved as a pdf file and returned via email to MSc@wmu.se
3 All responses should be as complete as possible. The amount of detail provided is
crucial to the donors’ decisions, as is the quality of the response.

SAVE THIS FORM BEFORE FILLING IT OUT

GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant’s first name Applicant’s last/family name Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

Gender Marital Status

Male Female Single Divorced Married Widowed

Citizenship(s) (Please list all held) Mother Tongue

Address for Correspondence Address for courier delivery

Email Telephone Fax

PROGRAM OF STUDY
I wish to apply for admission to the following program in Maritime Affairs:
14-MONTH STANDARD PROGRAM (September Start)
10-MONTH ACCELERATED PROGRAM (January Start)
I intend to specialize in:
MARITIME EDUCATION & TRAINING (MET)
MARITIME ENERGY MANAGEMENT (MEM)
MARITIME LAW & POLICY (MLP)
MARITIME SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION (MSEA)
OCEAN SUSTAINABILITY, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT (OSGM)
PORT MANAGEMENT (PM)
SHIPPING MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS (SML)

My English test results indicate that:

I should attend the English & Study Skills Program
I do not need to attend the English & Study Skills Program

Please note that ESSP placement is made by the Admissions Board on the basis of the results of a standard international test of
English; please see the Academic Handbook for more information. It is not possible for students who need to attend the ESSP to join
the accelerated program.
EDUCATION

Please list your academic qualifications and attach certified copies of certificates and transcripts. Transcripts/syllabi & references
must be attached if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (please see the Academic Handbook for more information).

University or equivalent Date from Date to Qualification Subject(s)

institution, city and country (DD/MM/YYYY) (DD/MM/YYYY) awarded

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

Please note that all applicants must attach a certified copy of an English language certificate. Please see the Academic Handbook
for more information.

Date taken Result/mark

(DD/MM/YYYY)

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Cambridge Examinations (PET/FCE/CPE)

GCE/GCSE/O-level

COMPUTER SKILLS
Please note that all applicants must have solid computer skills. Please see the section in the academic handbook on entry
requirements for more details.

Which of the following do you use regularly?

word processing Excel or other spread sheets email/internet other (please specify)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Please list seafaring and other relevant professional qualifications and provide certified copies of certificates.
Institution, city and country Date from Date to Qualification Subject(s)
(DD/MM/YYYY) (DD/MM/YYYY) awarded

Do you have experience as a seafarer? Yes No

EMPLOYMENT
Please list the posts you have held over the last ten years, starting with your current job.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT Date From Date To

(DD/MM/YYYY) (DD/MM/YYYY)
Position title

Employer

Address

Type of Organization (shipping company, navy, etc.)

Job description

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT Date From Date To

(DD/MM/YYYY) (DD/MM/YYYY)
Position title

Employer

Address

Type of Organization (shipping company, navy, etc.)

Job description
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT Date From Date To
(DD/MM/YYYY) (DD/MM/YYYY)
Position title

Employer

Address

Type of Organization (shipping company, navy, etc.)

Job description

OTHER INFORMATION
Please add any other relevant information that would help the Admissions Board to assess your application (professional
qualifications, publications, academic honors and awards, etc.)

TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY APPLICANTS FOR THE ACCELERATED PROGRAM

Please note that for all academic qualifications, both undergraduate and postgraduate, you must submit full transcripts, syllabi, and
academic references.
What is the proposed topic of your dissertation?

TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS

How will you fund your studies?

Self-funded
Employer, National Government or Other Sponsor
(Inter)national Fellowship/Scholarship
Applying for Donor Funding through WMU
Has the provision of the funding already been confirmed?
Yes please attach written confirmation from the source of financing
No please note that written confirmation of funding must be sent to WMU before enrollment can be finalized

If your employer will be financing your studies, please give the full contact details including the name and address of the
responsible official with whom the University may correspond.
APPLICANT'S DECLARATION

If selected for admission to the World Maritime University, I understand that I am expected to:

• conduct myself at all times in a manner compatible with my status as a student of the World Maritime University and
in compliance with its Rules and Regulations;

• study full-time during the period of the course, as directed by the University;

• obey the laws of the host country and other countries visited in the pursuit of my studies at WMU.

I also understand that I and my accompanying family (if any) are expected to:

• refrain from engaging in political, commercial, or any other activities incompatible with my status as a full-time
student of WMU;

• return to my home country at the end of the program.

I certify that the statements made by me on this form are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that
any false statements or omissions may provide grounds for the withdrawal of any offer of enrollment or dismissal from the World
Maritime University.

By checking this box, you agree to the applicant's declaration above. Date:

Save as a pdf file and return via email to MSc@wmu.se

with the following attachments:

• A Scanned Copy of your Passport (main page);

• English Language Test Certificate;

• Qualification Certificate(s) and Transcript(s);

• Motivational Statements (if you wish to apply for donor funding);

• Confirmation from Source of Funding (if you are funded by your employer, government or other sponsor.)

Please note that failure to submit all of the required attachments listed above will delay any decision being
made with regards to your application by our Admissions Board.
If you are applying for donor funding, your employer must complete and send the Application for Financial
Support Form.