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.