Master of Science in Maritime Science
Ghent, Belgium
DURATION
1 up to 1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 6,550 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The current Tuition fee is calculated based on a base administrative cost of approx. 250 EUR to which a fee per credit is added, allowing for easy spreading of the program over multiple years without significant added costs.
Introduction
The MSc in Maritime Science is an interdisciplinary program designed for students who already hold a master's degree. It's jointly offered by the Universities of Ghent and Brussels (VUB) and is unique in the global landscape. As one of only a handful of maritime programs in the world, it offers a varied range of judicial, economic, technical, scientific and governance courses aimed at understanding the diverse and evolving maritime world.
Guided by renowned teachers in their respective fields, you are introduced to the many different facets of the maritime world, ranging from the technical operation of a ship to the administrative functioning and economic importance of ports as well as the many international rules governing maritime traffic. In addition to the theoretic background, a wide array of Port and Company visits greatly increase linkts to the professional world, with the multi-day visits to London and rotterdam serving as some of the highlights of the program.