Vocational & Degree Programs in Deck, Maritime Transportation & Management, Marine Engineering and Maritime Operations and, STCW & IMO Compliant Training in Cyprus
Established in 2013, University of Kyrenia (UOK) is a private university and one of the few universities in Cyprus specializing on maritime & aviation studies. UOK is located at Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus. With 4 Faculties, 15 Departments, 1 Graduate School, 1 Vocational School and 1 Academy, University of Kyrenia provides diverse educational opportunities for students in the region and worldwide.
The University’s maritime programs are implemented in full compliance with the regulations and standards laid down by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communication of the Republic of Turkey. The university facilities include - Hydraulics Pneumatic Laboratory, ARPA-Radar Simulator, GMDSS Simulator, Engine Simulator, Tanker Simulator, Lifeboat Training Platform, and Research and Training Ship M/Y TEAL.
University of Kyrenia accreditations include - Council of Higher Education of Republic of Turkey (YÖK), Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council (YÖDAK), Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications of Republic of Turkey, General Directorate of Maritime and Inland Waters Regulations.
Academic & Training Programs
Vocational School Programs
- Marine Transportation and Management (Deck) - 2 years
- Marine and Port Management - 2 years
- Marine Engineering - 2 years
Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Marine Transportation and Management Engineering (Deck) - 4 years
- Marine Engineering - 4 years
- Maritime Operations and Management - 4 years
- Maritime Transportation and Logistics - 4 years
Graduate Degree Programs
- Marine Transportation and Management Engineering (Deck) - 2 years
Maritime Training Programs
- Advance Cargo Handling on Chemical Tankers Training
- Advanced Cargo Handling training
- Basic STCW
- ECDIS General Operator’s Training Course
- Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems
- Electronic Navigation system Operation System
- Elementary First Aid Training
- Familiarization of Chemical Tankers Training
- Familiarization of Petrol Tankers Training
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Training
- First Aid Training
- General Operator’s Course (GMDSS)
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- Medical Care Aboard Ships Training
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Training
- Personal Survival Techniques Training
- Proficiency in Survival Craft
- Radar Observation and Plotting training
- Rescue Boat Training
- The Operational Use of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids Training
- Training in Advanced Firefighting
- Training of Seafarers on Passenger ships