Gdynia
Maritime University is the largest state school of higher maritime
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 Organization – IMO. 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
specialised simulators and ISO 9001 education quality management system
implemented by the 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 organisations such as: European
University Association (EUA) and International Association of Maritime
Universities (IAMU).
The new strategy for further growth and development adopted by the
Senate of Gdynia Maritime University will ensure the strengthening of
the University role as a worldwide marineoriented centre of studies and
training preparing professionals – citizens of the World.
Gdynia Maritime University
