PhD Maritime Transport - Maritime Postgraduate Studies Institute

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Transport is a research-based doctoral program supported by advanced coursework and a structured dissertation. The program is designed for candidates seeking to conduct original research in maritime transport and related maritime fields.

Program Facts Box

Item	Details
Degree title	Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Transport
Short name	PhD Maritime Transport
Level	Doctor of Philosophy
Duration	Minimum 3 years / 6 semesters
Total load	60 credit hours
Coursework	24 credit hours
Research component	36 credit hours dissertation
Language of study	English
Awarding institution	Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
Awarding institute	Maritime Postgraduate Studies Institute (MPI)
Campus	Abu Qir Campus, Alexandria, Egypt

Program Aims

The program aims to:

Provide advanced doctoral-level education and research in maritime transport and related fields.
Develop researchers capable of producing original contributions to maritime knowledge.
Strengthen advanced research in maritime policy, law, economics, ports, safety, technology, environment, sustainability, and management.
Support academic, professional, and institutional development in maritime transport.
Prepare doctoral graduates for leadership roles in research, academia, policy, consultancy, and senior maritime practice.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:

Conduct original doctoral research in maritime transport or related maritime fields.
Critically evaluate advanced theories, policies, technologies, and practices in maritime sectors.
Apply appropriate research methodologies and data-analysis techniques.
Develop research-based solutions to complex maritime-sector challenges.
Produce scholarly work suitable for academic and professional dissemination.
Contribute to maritime knowledge, policy, sustainability, and sector development.

Who Should Apply?

This program is suitable for holders of relevant master’s degrees who seek advanced doctoral research in maritime transport, maritime law and policy, economics, safety, technology, ports, sustainability, finance, management, or related maritime fields.

Full admission requirements are available under the Admissions section.

Academic Structure

Component	Credit Hours
Core courses	12 CH
Elective courses	12 CH
Dissertation	36 CH
Total	60 CH

Curriculum

Core Courses

Code	Course
MPI801	Research Methodology and Applications
MPI802	Statistical Data Analysis
MPI804	Maritime Law and Policy
MPI812	Advanced Maritime Economy

Elective Study Areas

Doctoral candidates select elective courses from approved advanced maritime fields, including:

Research data management
Maritime technology innovation
Maritime management seminar
Shipping market and financial management
Maritime organizational behavior and leadership
Advanced maritime safety and shipping technology
Maritime environmental technology and sustainability
Port management and strategy

Research Component

The PhD includes a 36-credit-hour dissertation divided into four stages.

Code	Component	Credit Hours
MPI813	Dissertation One	9 CH
MPI814	Dissertation Two	9 CH
MPI815	Dissertation Three	9 CH
MPI816	Dissertation Four	9 CH

The dissertation is the central component of the PhD program and requires original research under academic supervision.

Career Pathways

Graduates may pursue academic, professional, or senior research roles as:

university academic staff;
doctoral-level researchers;
senior maritime consultants;
maritime-policy specialists;
port and shipping strategists;
maritime safety and technology experts;
environmental and sustainability specialists;
senior professionals in maritime authorities, ports, shipping organizations, and research institutions.

Accreditation

PhD Maritime Transport is accredited by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities and The Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEVA), Germany.