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Shipping and Transport

Netherlands Maritime University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Rotterdam, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Shipping and Transport at Netherlands Maritime University is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Shipping and Transport programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Shipping and Transport programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The programme is designed for ambitious working professionals who can provide evidence of:

  • a Bachelor degree;
  • at least two years of relevant work experience;
  • sufficient knowledge of the English language (this will be assessed in the application process).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Netherlands Maritime University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Netherlands Maritime University

Netherlands Maritime University logo

Netherlands Maritime University

Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Netherlands Maritime University Rotterdam (STC-NMU) is a specialised educational institute founded by the STC Group, Rotterdam. It offers a specialised 40-week Master Shipping and Transport...

University Profile
  • Start Date Jan, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months