Admissions Procedure

We welcome applications from highly motivated and ambitious persons, with a good academic background, who are prepared to undergo the rigorous demands of MEL. We invite candidates keen to pursue a career in maritime transport and logistics and wish to dedicate a period of their lives to our course, aiming at employment in a shipping, port, transport, finance or logistics company. These positions are available in public as well as private organizations, such as banks, accounting firms with a shipping subsidiary, other financial institutions, port management organizations, shipping companies, governmental institutions, transport companies with an international orientation or multinational corporations with a transport department. Graduates may also opt for a career as shipping market analysts, senior account managers with insurance and financial institutions, transport consultants, etc.

Applications are assessed on a continuous basis as they are received. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, qualities of leadership and professional maturity are valued in our selection. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to interview applicants prior to making the final decision. We would also like to make use of the interview to seek additional understanding of your professional and personal aptitudes. Some of the interviews may take place by phone or through MEL alumni in your country. We will also schedule interview appointments at the request of the applicants.

Admissions Requirements

The Programme is open to candidates from a wide variety of professional, educational and cultural backgrounds. To be considered for admission to the Programme, candidates need to have earned a bachelor's degree or (exceptionally) equivalent professional experience. Previous academic records are closely examined. Work experience is a distinctive advantage in the selection process, while the combination of the two is ideal.

Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required, often verified through a personal interview. All students must be able to read with ease, follow lectures and express their thoughts in fluent written and spoken English. Although not a strict admissions requirement, non-native English speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their Test Of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL] score and/or their International English Language Testing System [IELTS] score in support of their application. Other proficiency tests (e.g. Cambridge Proficiency) may also be taken into account by the Admissions Committee.

Finally, special attention is given to the required two letters of recommendation, which give indication of your aptitudes and capabilities for graduate study. The Admissions Committee prefers that at least one of the reference letters is work-related. The second letter of reference may come from someone who knows you in an academic setting.

Living and Other Expenses

Tuition Fees

The fee includes some course materials but adequate provision should be made for the purchase of additional books. Also, the purchase of a personal computer is an advisable expenditure. Housing and living expenses can vary considerably depending on personal lifestyles, but a typical cost for a single student (including housing, insurance and health care) is estimated to be around Euro 1,000 per month.

Scholarships

The MEL Scholarship Trust Fund (STF) may award up to 6 scholarships to nationals or residents of:

The STF Scholarships have a maximum of 75% of the MEL tuition fee and are valid for the MEL Programme only.

Candidates who are in need of financial assistance should explore all sources of financial aid that may be available in their own countries. Information on fellowships is also available at your local diplomatic office of the Netherlands government, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education - NUFFIC, the World Bank, regional development banks and charitable foundations. Additional scholarship providers, per country or region, can be requested from the MEL Office (info@maritimeeconomics.com).

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Scholarship - Scandinavia

The MEL Scholarship Trust Fund (STF) and the DVB Bank may offer a part tuition fee waiver scholarship to a Scandinavian candidate for the best essay on Shipping Finance. The winner should join MEL in the same Academic Year of application and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to a subsequent year. All other expenses, such as housing, travel, insurance, etc., are borne by the candidate.

Eligibility
The Candidate must be a national or permanent resident of Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Finland and eligible to be admitted to the MEL Programme. The deadline for the Essay and complete MEL Application forms is 15 June 2012. Next to the STF Scholarship Form, the essay should also carry the indication: MEL Scholarship Competition. Participation in the Essay Competition does not affect admission to MEL which is assessed independently. The scholarship is awarded by a Jury consisting of MEL Faculty and, occasionally, business executives.

Essay Requirements
The essay should be a minimum of 3000 words and a maximum of 6000 words, including tables, figures and bibliography. The latter should consist only of works cited in the text. Evidence of plagiarism will automatically disqualify the essay. Through the essay, the applicant should be able to demonstrate his/her academic potential and good writing skills. The essay must be submitted by email to: info@maritimeeconomics.com.

Decision
The winner will be notified in late June and the decision of the Jury is final.

Scholarship - Greece

The MEL Scholarship Trust Fund (STF) may offer a partial tuition fee waiver scholarship to a Greek candidate for the best essay on Ship Management. The winner should join MEL in the same Academic Year of application and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to a subsequent year. All other expenses, such as housing, travel, insurance, etc., are borne by the candidate.

Eligibility
The Candidate must be a national or permanent resident of Greece and eligible to be admitted to the MEL Programme. The deadline for the Essay and complete MEL Application forms is 15 June 2012. Next to the STF Scholarship Form, the essay should also carry the indication: MEL Scholarship Competition. Participation in the Essay Competition does not affect admission to MEL which is assessed independently. The scholarship is awarded by a Jury consisting of MEL Faculty and, occasionally, business executives.

Decision
The winner will be notified late in June and the decision of the Jury is final.

Scholarship - Japan

The MEL Scholarship Trust Fund (STF) may offer a partial tuition fee waiver scholarship to a Japanese candidate for the best essay on Logistics in Asia. The winner should join MEL in the same Academic Year of application and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to a subsequent year. All other expenses, such as housing, travel, insurance, etc., are borne by the candidate.

Eligibility
The Candidate must be a national or permanent resident of Japan and eligible to be admitted to the MEL Programme. The deadline for the Essay and complete MEL Application forms is 15 June 2012. Next to the STF Scholarship Form, the essay should also carry the indication: MEL Scholarship Competition. Participation in the Essay Competition does not affect admission to MEL which is assessed independently. The scholarship is awarded by a Jury consisting of MEL Faculty and, occasionally, business executives.

Decision
The winner will be notified in late June 2010 and the decision of the Jury is final.

Scholarship - USA/Canada

The MEL Scholarship Trust Fund (STF) may offer a partial tuition fee waiver scholarship to an American candidate for the best essay on Multi-Modal Transport. The winner should join MEL in the same Academic Year of application and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to a subsequent year. All other expenses, such as housing, travel, insurance, etc., are borne by the candidate.

Eligibility
The Candidate must be a national or permanent resident of the United States of America (USA) or Canada and eligible to be admitted to the MEL Programme. The deadline for the Essay and complete MEL Application forms is 15 June 2012. Next to the STF Scholarship Form, the essay should also carry the indication: MEL Scholarship Competition. Participation in the Essay Competition does not affect admission to MEL which is assessed independently. The scholarship is awarded by a Jury consisting of MEL Faculty and, occasionally, business executives.

Decision
The winner will be notified in late June and the decision of the Jury is final.

Scholarship - The Netherlands

The MEL Scholarship Trust Fund (STF) may offer a partial tuition fee waiver scholarship to a Dutch candidate for the best essay on Port Management. The winner should join MEL in the same Academic Year of application and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to a subsequent year. All other expenses, such as housing, travel, insurance, etc., are borne by the candidate.

Eligibility
The Candidate must be a national or permanent resident of The Netherlands and eligible to be admitted to the MEL Programme. The deadline for the Essay and complete MEL Application forms is 15 June 2012. Next to the STF Scholarship Form, the essay should also carry the indication: MEL Scholarship Competition. Participation in the Essay Competition does not affect admission to MEL which is assessed independently. The scholarship is awarded by a Jury consisting of MEL Faculty and, occasionally, business executives.

Decision
The winner will be notified in late June and the decision of the Jury is final.

Scholarship - Rest of World

The MEL Scholarship Trust Fund (STF) may offer a partial tuition fee waiver scholarship to a candidate for the best essay on Maritime Safety and the Protection of the Marine Environment. The winner should join MEL in the same Academic Year of application and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to a subsequent year. All other expenses, such as housing, travel, insurance, etc., are borne by the candidate.

Eligibility
The Candidate must eligible to be admitted to the MEL Programme. The deadline for the Essay and complete MEL Application forms is 15 June 2012. Next to the STF Scholarship Form, the essay should also carry the indication: MEL Scholarship Competition. Participation in the Essay Competition does not affect admission to MEL which is assessed independently. The scholarship is awarded by a Jury consisting of MEL Faculty and, occasionally, business executives.

Decision
The winner will be notified in late June and the decision of the Jury is final.

Apply

You can find an online application form on our website or you can contact the MEL Office and order a hardcopy.

NB: You must submit authenticated transcripts from each higher educational institution you have attended (or you are attending). Applications can not be processed in the absence of such authenticated transcripts.

Applications should be made as soon as possible in the year of the proposed entry if not earlier; if you are planning to apply for the Essay Competition Scholarship, you need to be aware of the closing dates, see the Scholarships section.

DEADLINE
Due to an overwhelming number of applications and the need to inform applicants on their application status as soon as possible, the MEL Academic Council has decided to set the 15th of June as the deadline for receipt of complete applications. Only under exceptional circumstances, or applicants, will applications be considered beyond this deadline.

Application Form

APPLICATION FORM

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