MSc in Shipping Operations and Management – Distance Learning
University of Limassol · Limassol, Cyprus
The Master of Science (MSc) program in MSc in Shipping Operations and Management – Distance Learning offered at University of Limassol in Cyprus delivers specialized academic and professional education designed for career advancement. The curriculum covers core principles, theoretical concepts, and practical methodologies in msc in shipping operations and management – distance learning, combining foundational theory with applied practical training. Students cultivate key professional skills in analytical reasoning, domain research, problem-solving, and applied skills in msc in shipping operations and management – distance learning, empowering them to address modern industry demands. Graduates are prepared for careers as specialized profe...
Key facts
- €8,250/year
- €8,250/year
- 15 months
- 90
- English
- Distance
- September 2026 intake (Fall; Fall semester classes start 5 October 2026 per Academic Calendar) or March intake; PG modular year runs 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027
- September and March — Payment Policy verbatim: "Due date for Payment of Tuition Fees for MSc Shipping Operations & Management. September intake / March intake" (SOM is the only DL programme with a March intake)
Language requirements
Programme page verbatim: "Native speaker of English or graduate of a high school or university where the language of instruction is English, or IELTS with a score of at least 5.0, or TOEFL with a score of at least 250 (computerized) or 550 (conventional), or Password-plus 5.5." (This SOM DL page states IELTS 5.0 — lower than the MBA/BIDA pages' 5.5.) Central floor (English Language Requirements page): for non-EU nationals a "Very Good Knowledge" of English at upper level B1 of CEFR is required — IELTS 5, TOEFL iBT 71, Password Skills Plus 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic 58, Cambridge PET, SAT EBRW 530, Michigan ECCE 52, UoL English Placement Test 70-79 (European students only) — "absolute minimum entry requirements for entering the country as specified by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth"; EU nationals are assessed via the UoL placement test (remedial ESL2/ESL3 if deficient); exemptions: nationals of Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada (Canada: only graduates of English-instruction institutions).
Admission requirements
Programme page verbatim: "Bachelor's degree and transcripts from an accredited program. In terms of GPA, we expect 2:2 and above from UK schools, 3.0 and above from US schools, and 6.5 and above or the equivalent from Cypriot and Greek Universities and colleges. Candidates with a lower grade than the above, might be admitted if they have compensatory strengths in terms of work experience or other accomplishments (for example, CFA, ACCA, or ACA)." + "A personal interview is an integral part of the selection process... In cases where applicants have graduated from unfamiliar programs or universities, a GRE/GMAT examination score may be required." + "Two reference letters are required with at least one from an instructor familiar with the educational background of the candidate." + satisfactory quantitative skills evidenced by quantitative courses taken during Bachelor's study. Matches central Entry Requirements page.
Required documents
Per programme page: completed application form (via applications.uol.ac.cy); Bachelor's degree and transcripts from an accredited program; evidence of English proficiency (per language requirements — test certificate or placement test or native-speaker/English-instruction exemption); two reference letters (at least one from an instructor familiar with the candidate's educational background); personal interview. UoL does not centrally list passport/CV — verify with admissions@uol.ac.cy.
Programme overview
- MSc
- 15 months
- 90
- English
- Distance
- Both
- Cyprus
- CIIM Business School
Official university
What will it actually cost?
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €10,313 | — | needs the fee |
Helpful resources
- Full admission requirements, deadlines, and scholarships are always most accurate on the official programme page.
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Scholarships and funding
Official central fee card (https://www.uol.ac.cy/en/Tuition-Fees/, "Tuition Fees — Academic year 2026 - 2027", CIIM Business School → Distance Learning tab): "MSc in Shipping Operations and Management – Distance Learning / Duration of Study: 15 months / Language of Instruction: English / Total Program Fees: € 8,250". Single total; NO EU/non-EU split published. Scholarship lines (Scholarships & Financial Aid page, programme-agnostic — none is specific to this programme): GMAT-based 100%/50%/25% (GMAT >760/>730/>700), Named/Externally Funded full scholarships, Award of Outstanding Performance 25% (graduating GPA ≥95/100), assistantship up to 25%, alumni discounts (MBA alumni 60% on any MSc), family discount 10%, early payment 10% (source of the €7,425 lowest figure). State Subsidy €2,175–3,420 requires Cyprus-law income and family-size criteria (aimed at eligible Greek students; not assumed applicable here). Scholarships exclude registration/subscription fees. Administration fees (Payment Policy, verified 2026-09-03): Application Fee €50 (non-refundable), Subscription Fee €180, Registration Fee (Graduate) €200. No EU/non-EU fee split is published — the central card shows one Total Program Fee per programme (brochure is the EU-students edition; non-EU specifics via international.admissions@uol.ac.cy). External cross-check unavailable (z-ai web_search rate-limited 429 on 2026-09-03); recon-era aggregator check (limassol.site: "EUR 8,000 to EUR 13,500 depending on programme") is consistent with official figures. Official central page wins.