MSc Shipping Operations and Management (distance learning)

MSc Shipping Operations and Management (distance learning) is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at University of Limassol in Limassol, Cyprus. It takes 15 months, online, with intakes in Check UoL's academic calendar for start dates.

University of Limassol is a private institution, ranked Not ranked (university status since 2023) in the QS and THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €6,600 a year, about ₹7 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly €9,900 (≈ ₹10.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Total programme fee €8,250, shown per year over 15 months; online, so no Cyprus student visa

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Cyprus as a whole: €9,000–14,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at University of Limassol for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree with a UK 2:2, a US GPA of 3.0, or 6.5 out of 10 or equivalent. Lower grades may be accepted with strong work experience or qualifications such as CFA, ACCA or ACA.
• English at upper B1 level for non-EU applicants, as for bachelor's degrees.
• Two references, at least one academic, and an interview with an admissions officer.
• Graduate students pay a €200 registration fee and €180 in subscriptions, plus the immigration deposit, visa fee and insurance.

For this course: Upper B1 English on an approved test such as IELTS or TOEFL (non-EU applicants).

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This course starts in: Check UoL's academic calendar for start dates.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Cyprus, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport copy
• Certified Class 12 certificate and mark sheet (bachelor's)
• Certified bachelor's degree and transcripts, translated into English (master's)
• English test score
• Two references (master's)
• Bank letter and statement showing at least €7,000
• Police good-conduct certificate
• Health certificate with blood tests and chest X-ray
• All documents stamped by a notary, your Ministry of External Affairs and the Cyprus embassy or consulate

• Admission scholarship (bachelor's)

  First-year bachelor's

  Value: 75% off year 1 with a general grade of 19/20 or above; 50% with 18.5–18.99

  Based on your school-leaving grade on the Cypriot 20-point scale; ask Admissions how Indian board percentages are converted.

  Official page

• Academic performance scholarship

  Continuing students

  Value: 60% off the next year with a 95% GPA; 40% with a 90% GPA

  Awarded on your results during the degree.

  Official page

• Athletic distinction scholarship

  All levels

  Value: 50% off, reviewed every year

  National team or first-division athletes.

  Official page

• Scholarships and financial aid

  All levels

  Value: Varies

  See UoL's scholarships and financial aid page for current awards and MBA scholarships.

  Official page

The University of Limassol (UoL) is one of the newest universities in Cyprus, but it has a long history. It began in 1990 as the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM), a postgraduate business school known for its MBA and finance programmes. After an evaluation by the Cyprus higher education quality agency, CIIM became the University of Limassol on 1 September 2023.

UoL keeps its business-school character. Its CIIM Business School runs an EFMD-accredited MBA and master's degrees in financial services, real estate, HR, and green and digital management, while its Technology and Innovation School teaches computing, business intelligence and data analytics. Bachelor's degrees cover business, economics, computing, law and psychology.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Cyprus

• MBA Internationalalexander-college12 months (three trimesters, 90 ECTS) · €8,950 / year
• MBA with Specialisations (Public Procurement, Leadership Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing)alexander-college18 months (three semesters, 90 credits) · €6,950 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)american-university-of-cyprusMaster's degree; AUCY does not state the length on the programme page · €12,000 / year
• MA Real Estate Management (English)american-university-of-cyprusMaster's degree; AUCY does not state the length on the programme page · €15,000 / year
• MSc Experiential Digital Marketing Communications (XDMarComs)Cyprus University of Technology3 semesters · €5,000 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Nicosia and Limassol)Frederick University18 months full time (90 ECTS); part time available · €6,000 / year

More courses at University of Limassol

• Master in Business Administration (MBA)13 months full time or 2 years part time · €12,430 / year
• MSc Business Intelligence and Data Analytics14 months full time or 24 months part time · €8,930 / year
• MSc Computer Science and Business Technologies14 months full time · €8,930 / year
• MSc Financial Services14 months full time or 2 years part time · €8,930 / year
• MSc Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior13 months full time or 2 years part time · €8,930 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration4 years · €9,138 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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