The Maritime University of Szczecin (MUS) called Politechnika Morska w Szczecinie in Polish, is a civilian university that educates professionals who successfully find jobs on sea and onshore. More than 3,000 students study at 5 faculties:

• Faculty of Navigation,
• Faculty of Marine Engineering,
• Faculty of Transport Engineering and Economics,
• Faculty of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering,
• Faculty of Computer Science and Telecommunications.

MUS continues the traditions of earlier maritime schools in Szczecin:

• State Maritime School (1947 – 1953)
• State School of Deep-Sea Fishing (1962 – 1966)
• State Maritime School (1963 – 1969)
• The Maritime School of Higher Education (1969 – 2004)

In 2004, another transformation took place that resulted in the founding of the Maritime University of Szczecin (Pol. Akademia Morska w Szczecinie). On 1st September 2022, the Polish name of the MUS was changed from "Akademia Morska" to "Politechnika Morska". The word "politechnika" comes from ancient Greek - polýtechnos - and means proficient in many arts. In the Polish educational system, a higher education institution called "politechnika" corresponds to a university or institute of technology in the generally accepted educational terminology used in English-speaking countries. Our name in English though remains the Maritime University of Szczecin.

What kind of courses does MUS provide?

Maritime University of Szczecin is committed to implementing the most modern teaching systems. It trains European officers to maintain European autonomy in the shipping business. Meeting the requirements of the Polish Act on Higher Education and the International Maritime Organization, the University issues diplomas recognized worldwide. The University functions under the quality management system ISO 9001. MUS as the first in the world has been given the certificate of complying with the requirements of STCW 1978/1995 Convention, issued by the Warsash Maritime Center and Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.

The University has over 100 well-equipped laboratories, a modern research-training vessel the m/v Nawigator XXI, and about 20 most technically advanced simulators i.a.: Ship Handling Simulator equipped with a 3D visual system, Anti-Collision ARPA Simulator, Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Simulator, Vessel Traffic System (VTS) simulator, Satellite Communication System Simulator - GMDSS, Autopilot Simulator, Radar Simulator, Cargo Handling Simulator, Fishing Simulator, Graphical Engine Room Simulator, Marine Centrifugal Pump’s Simulator, Full-Mission Bridge Simulator with several virtual bridges.

This makes MUS one of the best-equipped, maritime universities in the world. training with the aid of simulators is considered the most effective method of training maritime officers. Therefore, much emphasis is put on practical training. 

 The University provides and organizes attractive, paid apprenticeships, which complete the theoretical background and shape the personal features of tomorrow's officers.

Having completed the undergraduate studies, each graduate receives a diploma and the title of a qualified engineer, (BSc equivalent). Completing the postgraduate course leads to a diploma and master’s degree. Our graduates do not take long to be promoted to managerial positions. Many work in the global fleet as officers, including the top positions of master mariner or chief engineer. Others hold responsible managerial positions in Polish and foreign maritime companies and administration.

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