Nautical studies

The program has two directions, namely General and Military.

The main objective of the professional bachelor study programme Nautical studies is to create professional, competent, and interdisciplinary experts in the field of marine navigation, with emphasis placed on theoretical and practical skills necessary to master a vessel and have control of marine navigation in compliance with the requirements of the 1978/1995 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, as amended.

Through the studies, the students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary for the acquisition of the certificate of Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch on Ships of 500 Gross Tonnage or More, or Chief Mate or Master on Ships of 500 Gross Tonnage or More.

The nature of this study programme is interdisciplinary. In addition to the core courses of navigation, it includes courses in economics, international law, maritime administration, sociology, cultural and communication studies, and methodology.