Admission Requirements

Specific Admission Requirements

Academic Requirement:  A good undergraduate degree from a recognised university or an equivalent international qualification or an acceptable professional qualification. Candidates’ specific minimum academic requirements for admittance to the program are:

• Undergraduate degree with a business orientation    or
• Undergraduate degree in any other area - not business oriented-, provided the candidate has substantial experience in a managerial post within a business environment     or
• A professional qualification such as Membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Master Mariner’s or Chief Engineer’s Certificate of Competency.  This will only apply where the candidate has satisfactory business experience        

English Language Requirement:  If you are studying or have completed your entire degree in a non- English speaking university, you must demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of English language.  Suitable qualifications may include:

• TOEFL, IELTS, GCSE, IGCSE, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or equivalent)     or
• High school leaving certificate from a High School where the language of instruction is English    or
• Α pass (50%) at the English Placement Test of our University.

Recognition of Prior Learning

There are no specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning for this Program. Candidates can be granted transfer credits according to the general arrangements for recognition of prior learning of the University.

How to Apply:

Application forms can be obtained from the Admissions Office at Frederick University in Nicosia or Limassol. Alternatively, the form can be downloaded by clicking the button below:

Application Form: Click HERE to download (pdf)

As part of the application form you will need to submit the following supporting documents:

• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Official transcripts of all degrees to date (including any not yet completed):  Please ensure that you provide full detailed copies of your transcripts outlining all the modules you have studied and marks achieved.
• Personal Statement: A short written statement not more than 500 words outlining your suitability to the programme and your reasons for applying. You may highlight your professional and research interests and any relevant work experience.
• Two academic references or one academic and one professional where is applicable. You can provide us the names and contacts (telephone and email addresses) for your referees and they will be contacted directly by our admission office.
• Any other supporting documents: copies of certificates of relevant examinations such as language test results, GMAT results, etc.

For admissions enquiries you may contact Frederick University in Limassol:

Admissions and Student Affairs Officer:   Ismene Charalambous
Tel. +357 25730975 (ext. 128)
Email: sec.ci@frederick.ac.cy

MSc Programme Director:  Dr Angelos Menelaou
Tel. +357 25730975
Email: bus.ma@frederick.ac.cy

The complete package must be sent to:

Programme: MSc in International Trade and Shipping Management
Department of Maritime Studies
Frederick University
18, Mariou Agathagelou Str.
Agios Georgios Havouzas,
3080, Limassol
Cyprus