Bachelor in Science in Navigation

The Bachelor of Science in Navigation at the Maritime University of Szczecin, taught in English, runs for four years across eight semesters and gives students a thorough grounding in nautical science together with related fields of study. The program combines onboard and land-based placements with specialist courses and practical training, so graduates leave with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience of vessel operation. The annual tuition fee is 5000 EUR. Graduates of the program can work as deck officers on maritime and inland waterway vessels, or take up positions in enterprises connected with international navigation. Career paths include the merchant service, navy, fishing fleet, passenger vessels, offshore patrol vessels protecting oil fields, oil and production platforms, and modern hydrographic and research vessels. Graduates can also move into land-based maintenance and technical services, marine administration units, classification institutions, and search-and-rescue services. Those who meet the requirements set out in the STCW Convention, including completion of 365 days of sea service, are eligible for the Polish licence of Officer of the Navigational Watch. Navigation programs of this kind typically cover subjects such as ship handling, meteorology, maritime law, cargo operations, and the use of electronic navigation systems, alongside broader engineering and safety training. Szczecin, a port city on Poland's Baltic coast, gives students direct access to shipping traffic and maritime infrastructure that supports this kind of applied study. Studying in Szczecin also places students within a wider European maritime education network, useful for anyone planning a career spanning different countries and fleets. The mix of classroom instruction and sea-based training reflects the practical nature of the navigation profession, where officers must be able to apply theory under real operating conditions from the first years of their career.