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The WMU building in Malmö
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WMU is truly an organization by and for the international maritime community. The University was established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to increase the number of highly educated specialist maritime personnel in countries across the world. As a centre of excellence for maritime education, training and research, the University promotes the highest practicable standards in maritime transportation, and provides a mechanism for the international exchange and transfer of knowledge and its applications. In particular, the University:
continuously reviews and develops its postgraduate programme in response to current and future customer requirements
undertakes original and applied research into various aspects of maritime transportation.
provides an international focus and forum for networking and collaboration on critical issues and developments in maritime transportation world-wide.
pursues effective policies of equal opportunity and commitment to quality in all areas of activity.
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WMU offers a taught postgraduate programme in Maritime Affairs, leading to the award of the degree of Master of Science, a Postgraduate Diploma or a Postgraduate Certificate.
All our programmes of study have been carefully designed to be responsive to the real needs of the maritime industry. An expert balance of academic study and practical experience, they provide a unique insight into the whole range of maritime endeavour. WMU emphasises the practical application of knowledge, and so is far from being an academic ivory tower.
Each year, our students in Malmö benefit from the input of around 100 visiting professors, internationally renowned experts in their fields. They bring state-of-the-art professional experience into the classroom, opening an important window to the modern maritime world.
Partnership and collaboration are key points in the University's mission. WMU is engaged in a collaborative enterprise with the world that will enable the University and its graduates to continue to play a key role in the provision of maritime education, training and technical advice to the global maritime community in the decades to come.
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Graduation marks, in many ways, the beginning of a student’s involvement in the WMU network. WMU's 2,000 graduates worldwide form a global network of professional experts. More than that, they embody the culture of the University: intimate knowledge of and commitment to the ideals of the International Maritime Organization; the spirit of international fellowship and co-operation; and, most importantly, dedication to the service of the maritime community, nationally and internationally. These values, as much as their technical knowledge, are enabling our graduates to contribute to the development of a safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable global maritime industry.
WMU graduates takes back far more than just an education. They also gain a very real appreciation of the latest technology, a firm grasp of the direction of future global developments, a host of essential contact within the international maritime arena, and constructive plans for the future. Our graduates are:
- equipped with the knowledge and skills to enable them to fulfil successfully their professional responsibilities for effective maritime development
- sufficiently flexible to adapt to a variety of roles in the maritime field
- able to operate comfortably in an international and multi-cultural environment
- fluent in the English language, and able to communicate skilfully
- skilled in problem solving, critical analysis and independent endeavour
The International Maritime Organization