master’s degree programs for international students
program length: 2 - 3 years for both english-taught and chinese-taught programs.
eligibility:
● chinese-taught programs: undergraduate or above, under the age of 35, healthy foreigners, hsk 4 holders.
● english-taught programs: undergraduate or above, under the age of 35, healthy foreigners, toefl 80 or ielts 6.0 (or above)
● chinese citizens who apply to study abroad as an international student after they have immigrated to a foreign country must hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for four years or more. applicants should provide proof of residence abroad for more than two years.
: rmb 23000 per year.
application deadline:
april 30, 2019.
term starts: each year in september (the exact date will be written on the admission letter)
application method: applicants should apply from the following mode of application: csc website (), sgs website (), and self-sponsored students should apply using smu application form. click for application form. for information on scholarships, click for scholarship details.
application documents:
● scholarship applicants for cgs and sgs should apply on the online portal (see website link above); self-sponsored applicants should apply using smu application form (see website link above);
● degree certificate, diploma or official proof of expected graduation (the diploma or certificate must be in chinese or english with official school stamps or a notarized version in chinese or english);
● relevant transcripts (transcripts must be in chinese or english with official school stamps or a notarized version in chinese or english);
● two recommendation letters from associate professors/ professors (written in chinese or english); applicants are to only use smu’s recommendation letter form for international student applicants (form can be found in the attachment folder below)； scholarship applicants should upload the completed forms on the website and attach the original copy when mailing the documents; self-sponsored applicants should attach the original recommendation letters to their documents when mailing them.
● hsk level-4 certificate (for chinese-taught program); toefl 80 or ielts 6.0, native english speakers and applicants whose previous degree was taken in english are exempted from the language requirement (for english-taught program);
● statement of purpose - around 1000 words for master’s degree candidates. topics to cover: study and work experience, academic research results, planned research proposals, and personal development objectives after graduation;
● catalogue and abstracts of published papers, as well as other documents that can prove academic ability;
● copy of your passport bio-data; thus, the page with your biographical data (name, date of birth, passport number, expiration date, place of issue, and passport type information) and passport-sized photo;
● medical examination report.
enrollment: shanghai maritime university reserves the right to admit international students by written test or interview.
the enrollment result will be issued in the middle of june 2019. the offer package will be delivered after that.
note:
● the applicant is to submit a notarized copy of all documents used in applying to smu by post to smu.
● all applicant are to ensure that the shanghai maritime university application form or scholarship (cgs or sgs) form is signed before mailing it to the address below.
● applicant should ensure that they submit their recommendation and attestation certificate using smu prepared format (please see the attached folder for details); furthermore, read the instruction written below the smu recommendation and certification of attestation format.
shanghai maritime university master of marine engineering in english
aims:
this program is designed to cultivate talented marine engineers, by promoting their knowledge and skills in technical management, maintenance and supervision over modern ships’ main engines, as well as capabilities in technological development for marine engine related services and products.
the detailed objectives are as follows:
● deepen knowledge of the performance of ships’ engines, and on the technical management, maintenance and supervision of engines;
● master basic test technologies, data analysis and computer application programming technology as well as be competent in scientific research, teaching and management;
● excel at both theory and practice, especially in legal framework of imo and eu for ship-borne ghg control and energy efficiency promotion, and related practical operations;
● potentially fit for the design, research, management and supervision for maritime-related ghg control and energy efficiency promotion after graduation.
program length: 3 years
main research areas
research areas | main research topics |
marine main engine systems | main engine system designing, monitoring and fault diagnosis renewable energy and hybrid propulsion reduction of engine vibrations, noise, energy conservation and emission control marine exhaust purification, sewage disposal, marine pollution prevention technology |
modern marine engineering management (mmem) | reliability of marine main engine, economic analysis ship survey, repair and testing, marine insurance the study and practice of maritime conventions the application of computer technologies on mmem |
entrance requirements
● undergraduate degree or above
● aged 35 or below
● toefl 80 or ielts 6.0 (or above)
native english speakers and applicants whose previous degree was taken in english are exempted from the language requirement.
application requirements:
for application requirements please click .
application deadline: april 30, 2019.
term starts: each year in september (the exact time will be written on the admission letter)
shanghai maritime university master of vehicle operation engineering in english
aims:
the vehicle operation engineering program aims to train and develop specialized expertise in vehicle (vessel) operations and transportation system management. in addition, the discipline is designed to encourage students to conduct research work independently.
the detailed objectives are as follows:
● deepen knowledge of navigation and transportation systems research. keep track of the latest developments in the research direction engaged;
● excel at both theory and practice, especially in legal framework of imo and eu for ship-borne ghg control and energy efficiency promotion, and related practical operations;
● potentially fit for the design, research, management and supervision for maritime-related ghg control and energy efficiency promotion after graduation.
program length: 3 years
main research areas
research areas | main research topics |
maritime safety and management | · maritime safety and risk control · ship safety control and emergency technologies · seafarers' quality and behavior control and management · analysis and authentication of marine accidents · research on international maritime convention · research on ship safety related conventions and regulations |
marine intelligent transportation | · marine navigation technologies · maritime surveillance and information processing · maritime traffic organization and guidance · maritime traffic management systems |
entrance requirements
● undergraduate degree or above
● aged 35 or below
● toefl 80 or ielts 6.0 (or above)
native english speakers and applicants whose previous degree was taken in english are exempted from the language requirement.
application requirements:
for application requirements please click .
application deadline: april 30, 2019.
term starts: each year in september (the exact time will be written on the admission letter)
shanghai maritime university master of international trade in english
aims
this course aims to develop highly specialised expertise in international trade with a focus on shipping, while also developing a holistic understanding of the area that takes into account its theoretical, practical and ethical aspects.
main research areas
name of research area | main research topics |
international trade theory and policy | theoretical research and empirical analysis in the field of international trade theory and policy, according to the principles of international economics, international trade, international finance and marketing. |
international finance and investment | theoretical research and empirical analysis in the field of international finance and investment, according to the principles of international economics, international finance, capital operation and international investment. |
international trade management | theoretical research and empirical analysis in the field of international trade management, according to the principles of international economics, international trade practice, international business and international marketing. |
course design
course categories | course name | |
public degree course | traditional chinese culture | |
chinese | ||
chinese | reading | |
listening and speaking | ||
basic degree course | operation research | |
quantitative economics | ||
microeconomics | ||
major degree course | international trade | |
international finance | ||
macroeconomics | ||
shipping economics | ||
supply chain management | ||
financial management | ||
program length: 3 years
entrance requirements
● undergraduate degree or above
● aged 35 or below
● toefl 80 or ielts 6.0 (or above)
native english speakers and applicants whose previous degree was taken in english are exempted from the language requirement.
application requirements:
for application requirements please click .
application deadline: april 30, 2019.
term starts: each year in september (the exact time will be written on the admission letter)
shanghai maritime university master of transport planning and management in english
aims:
this course aims to develop students into experts of transportation planning and management, equipped with a broad and sound understanding of the basic theories and a thorough and systematic knowledge about the subject.
main research areas
name of research area | main research topics |
transportation development strategy and planning | strategy theory and method of transportation development economic profits of transportation infrastructure basic theories of transport engineering transport system simulation |
modern logistics management | logistics system design and simulation supply chain construction system optimization logistics system management |
modern management of international shipping | fleet planning and shipping organization optimization international intermodal transport practice container intermodal transport system optimization |
modern management of international ports | port planning port production organization optimization optimal allocation of port resources |
transportation system planning and design | port collection and distribution engineering regional and urban comprehensive transport planning transport safety and environment transport control and information systems logistics engineering and transport economics |
course design
course categories | course name |
public degree courses | introduction to chinese culture |
chinese language | |
degree basic courses | operational research |
probability and mathamatical statistics | |
transportation network analysis | |
*data analysis | |
major degree courses | game theory |
traffic system engineering | |
decision science modelling | |
shipping management | |
port logistics management | |
freight demand analysis | |
shipping investment patterns and strategies | |
shipping investment patterns and strategies |
program length: 3 years
entrance requirements
● undergraduate degree or above
● aged 35 or below
● toefl 80 or ielts 6.0 (or above)
native english speakers and applicants whose previous degree was taken in english are exempted from the language requirement.
application requirements:
for application requirements please click .
application deadline: april 30, 2019.
term starts: each year in september (the exact time will be written on the admission letter)
