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Gdynia Maritime University (GMU) - Marine Engineering & Nautical Education and Training


Marine Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering & Navigation Programs in Poland

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Gdynia Maritime University is the largest state school of higher education in Poland and one of the largest in Europe. Since 1920 the University has been preparing graduates for officer positions on board merchant marine vessels and for managerial positions at the land-based institutions and companies representing the maritime industry and seaside regions. The University four Faculties offer degree in Navigation, Marine Engineering, Marine Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. At present Gdynia Maritime University provides studies for 8000 students.

The programs of studies satisfy both Polish educational standards provided by the Ministry of Education and also the requirements of the International Maritime OrganizationIMO. The academic staff – representing doctor of science degree and scientific titles of a professor accompanied, in many cases, by the highest marine diplomas of a Master Mariner, Chief Engineer Officer and Shipboard Electrical Engineer – supported by the laboratory facilities offering 25 specialized simulators and ISO 9001 education quality management system implemented by the Gdynia Maritime University.

The Maritime University actively co-operates in the conduct of joint research projects, preparation of young generation academic staff and in the exchange of students with 18 maritime institutions of higher education within international organizations such as: European University Association (EUA) and International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU).

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Academic & Training Programs

Bachelor Degrees in English

  • Ship Propulsion Plant and Offshore Construction Operation (8 semesters): Within the scope of the typical marine specialisation conducted within the Mechanical Engineering and Machine Design field, students acquire comprehensive and up-to-date technical knowledge and skills in the exploitation and design basics of marine propulsion plants and offshore constructions. They acquire theoretical and practical knowledge necessary in the mechanical engineering department at the management level (marine engineering officer).

Postgraduate Programs in English

  • Executive MBA in Offshore Wind Energy (4 semesters): The Executive Offshore Wind MBA educates professional, effective managers and leaders for the dynamically developing Offshore Wind industry. Participants will develop advanced competencies and gain comprehensive knowledge of managing Offshore Wind Energy organisations.

1ST Degree Programs (Polish)

  • Transport Systems Operations (FT, PT)
  • Transport and Logistics (FT, PT)
  • Sea Transport (Navigation) (FT, PT)
  • Transport and Logistics Systems (FT, PT)

2nd Degree Programs (Polish)

  • Operation of Tankers
  • Maritime Information Systems
  • Offshore Technologies
  • Safety Management in Maritime Transport
  • Arctic Shipping
  • Operation of Transport and Logistics Systems
  • Logistics in the Offshore Sector
  • Maritime Transport and Logistics Systems
  • Infrastructure and Inland Transport Management
  • Transport and Logistics in the Global Economy
  • Water Protection and Waste Management

Postgraduate Studies (Polish)

  • Spatial Information Systems in Maritime Navigation
  • Cybersecurity in the Maritime Industry
  • Risk management in the offshore and wind energy industries
  • Logistics and International Transport

Other Training Programs

  • STCW Training
  • Officer Training
  • Plus more..