Degree Programs in Nautical Science, Transportation, Logistics, Ship Operations, Marine Electrical Engineering and Pland Technology in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Founded in 1908, and located at Mecklenburg-Vorpommern at the Baltic coast – not far from the harbor - in Germany, the Hochschule Wismar, University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design (University of Wismar) is the one of the biggest and oldest public university in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The degree course models are adapted to suit the flexibility demanded and Bachelors and Masters Degree courses are offered, both on a full-time and part-time basis, as well as distance learning courses.
Seven of the degree courses are offered completely in English. The courses in English are on offer to both local and foreign students who speak English fluently and meet the other admission requirements. Each degree has its own admission requirements.
Wismar University has 3 faculties reflecting the three subjects in its name - technology, business and design. With more than 50 courses including e-learning programs, courses are offered in Maritime area as well. The bachelors courses last 3 to 3.5 years and masters courses 1.5 to 2 years.
Academic & Training Programs
Bachelors Degree Programs
- BSc in Nautical Sciences/Transport Operations (Specialization - Nautical Science/Maritime Transport): The main professional area for graduates of the field of studies Nautical Science/Maritime Transport is the ship’s command and the management as well as the Navigational and Cargo handling operations of a ship onboard modern container vessels, ferries, tankers and special purpose ships.
- BSc in Nautical Sciences/Transport Operations (Specialization - Transport Operations and Logistics): The field of studies Transport Operations and Logistics offers the appropriate practical academic qualification for the transport and logistics sector. Graduates from this field of study find their professional field of activity mainly in technical management as well as in the technological areas of transport, handling, storage and logistics companies.
- BSc in Ship’s Operation Technology/Plant and Supply Technology (Specialization - Ship’s Operation Technology): Starting as a Technical Watch Officer, soon 2nd Technical Watch Officer or Chief Engineer - graduates of the course of study Ship’s Operation Technology have a great choice of employment of many interesting ships and shipping companies.
- BSc in Ship’s Operation Technology/Plant and Supply Technology (Specialization - Plant and Supply Technology): Graduates of the field of studies Plant and Supply Technology find their field of activity as specialists in power-, heating- and supply engineering, in maintenance areas, in power plant technology, in testing of industrial installations, in companies involved in mechanical engineering, thermal or energetic plants as well as in ship’s operation technology and maritime industry.
- BSc in Marine Electrical Engineering (Specialization - Electrical Engineering in Ship's Operation): The students of the marine electrical engineering (SET) course in the field of electrical engineering in ship operations (ESB) acquire a degree according to international standards in accordance with STCW, which enables them to work as an electrical engineering ship officer and creates the prerequisite for the issuance of the certificate of competency as an electrical engineering ship officer by the BSH.
- BSc in Marine Electrical Engineering (Specialization - Electrical Engineering for Shipbuilding): In addition to a broad Basic Training in electrical and automation technology as well as information and communications technology, this also includes modules on ship systems and their operation. This is combined with extensive practical training in the plant laboratories and ship simulators.
Master Degree Programs
- MSc in Operation and Management of Maritime Systems: The Master's degree course Operation and Management of Maritime Systems consists of nine compulsory modules and eight elective modules (from which two have to be chosen). The contents of the compulsory modules are especially orientated towards the priorities of safe and effective operation, legal and economic aspects as well as soft skills. The elective modules offer the possibility to acquire special knowledge in the nautical, technical or economical field.