Four components are required for the online application to the MEL master. These components are:
- Filled in MEL application form
- A relevant bachelor or (exceptionally) equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in the English language
- Two letters of recommendation MS-word format template
All components are further clarified below.
Fill in the MEL application form as accurately as possible to avoid any delays in your application process.
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 (relevant) 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.
You are required to send us copies of all diplomas and official transcripts in the original language (with official translations if these documents are not in English). If you have not yet obtained your bachelor’s degree, please mention your (expected) graduation date and include copies of all transcripts obtained to date. Please also include the grading scheme of your institution which is usually on the back of the transcript.
Please note that if you are admitted to MEL, you will be required to send the certified copies of your diplomas and transcripts directly to the MEL Office. Your admission statement will specify exactly which documents are needed, as well as the certification requirements and the deadlines for submission.
Proficiency in English is required for admission to the MSc in Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL). Applicants must be able to read academic texts with ease, follow lectures and actively participate in discussions in fluent written and spoken English.
Non-native English-speaking applicants are required to submit one of the accepted English language test results listed below as part of their application.
All test results must be no more than two years old at the time of application.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic)
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required.
Minimum sub scores of 6.0 must be obtained for each component:
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
Only the IELTS Academic test is accepted.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
A minimum overall score of 80 is required.
Minimum subscores must be:
- Reading: 18
- Listening: 18
- Speaking: 20
- Writing: 21
Only the TOEFL iBT is accepted.
MEL Programme code: D538.
The TOEFL paper-delivered test and the ITP TOEFL test are not accepted, as they do not assess speaking skills.
LanguageCert Academic
A minimum overall score of 70 is required.
Minimum subscores of 65 must be obtained for each component:
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
Both the overall score and all sub-score requirements must be met.
Only the LanguageCert Academic examination is accepted.
MEL Programme code: 4799.
Exemptions
The English language test requirement does not apply to applicants who:
- Completed secondary or higher education in the USA, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (excluding French-taught programmes in Canada)
- Obtained a degree from a fully English-taught programme
- Are Dutch applicants with VWO-level English (subject to approval by the Faculty Admission Committee)
Special attention is given to the required two letters of recommendation, which indicate your aptitudes and capabilities for postgraduate study. The Admissions Committee prefers that at least one reference letter be work-related. The second letter of reference may come from someone who knows you in an academic setting.
The reference letters can be sent to info@maritimeeconomics.com by the referees.
If the Admissions Committee has any doubts regarding an application, they may ask the applicant to take a GMAT or GRE test.
- GMAT code: QK8-8X-12
- GRE Designated Institution (DI) Code: 6220
The Admissions Committee strives to minimize the risk of certain subjects hindering a student during the MEL Programme. Previous experience has shown that both the GMAT and GRE offer good predictive value for programme performance.