Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping
Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping (AMSUMIS), a university with 240 years of history, is the leader among Russian maritime technical universities.
The university was founded in 1781 and from that year on, it has been preparing highly qualified specialists in the field of maritime and inland transportation and has been the largest training center for maritime specialists.
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location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
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founder
Federal Agency of Sea and River Transport of the Russian Federation
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status
State university
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Rating
One of the leaders of maritime universities in the world
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1781
year of foundation
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14,000
number of students
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2,540
professors
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59
countries
Programs
- Applied Computer Science
- Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
- Economics
- Electric Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Hydrographic Support of Marine Activities
- Information Security
- Information Security of Automated Systems
- Information Systems and Technologies
- Information and Telecommunication Systems in Transport and their Information Security
- Law
- Management
- Marine Navigation
- Marine Power Plant Operation
- Operation of Marine Electrical Equipment and Automation Equipment
- Operation of Marine Electrical Equipment and Automation Equipment
- Radio Communication and Marine Electronic Navigation
- Shipbuilding. Ship Machinery and Mechanisms
- State and Municipal Administration
- Tourism
- Transport Process Technology
- Water and Multimodal Transport Management
- Foreign Trade Transportation Logistics
- Hydrographic Support of Maritime and River Transport
- Shipbulding and Power Equipment Development and Repair for Marine and River Equipment Facilities
- Transportation and Logistics Systems Management
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Future seafarers will have to sail different ships and will use different means, but I wish that they had the same love for exploring nature, that they were the creators of the man-made world of the ocean expanses mastered by man, which made people even richer, even happier
Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping
The flagship of maritime education, as the University is deservedly called, prepares professional captains, mechanics, navigators, electricians, engineers, as well as specialists for ship repair and shipbuilding companies, maritime and inland ports, managers, and lawyers for the maritime and inland shipping sectors. In addition to that, Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping is the only university in Russia that trains specialists to keep watch on nuclear-powered icebreakers.
The university has successfully passed the international accreditation of IMarEST (UK) — the most reputable international organization of marine engineers and scientists. International accreditation is not only an indicator of the prestige of the university, but also a criterion for the applicants when choosing the university to apply. This is a sign of quality and compliance of the educational programs with international standards.
The basic knowledge in the most important academic disciplines is successfully complemented by the relevant areas of professional nautical knowledge.
Educational process at the University meets the state educational standards and norms of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
The following lies at the heart of the quality education system:
- the strongest teaching staff. More than 85% of the university's faculty members have PhD degrees. The scientific and teaching staff includes honored scientists of Russia, the president of the Russian Transport Academy, honorary workers of the maritime and inland fleet. Thanks to the highly professional work of the teaching staff, the university was awarded the Gold Medal at the “European Quality” competition in the nomination 100 Best Russian Universities (out of 1,278);
- various training platforms. The university facilities include modern scientific schools, advanced lecture equipment, and a unique complex of laboratories for training ship’s crew;
- active international work. Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping is a member of almost all major international communities including ISTA, IAMU, EDINNA, WEGEMT. Within the academic mobility program, excellent students, cadets, and teachers can get an internship at a foreign university for a year or a semester. The university has partners in Germany, France, England, Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands, China, USA, Norway, Finland, and others.
The university is constantly increasing the number of its foreign partners. One of the top priority goals in this area is to increase the academic mobility of students, cadets, and teachers. Successful students who speak English or French have the opportunity to continue their studies at a foreign partnering university under a joint educational program for a semester or an academic year.
When training the specialists in the maritime field, the University pays great attention to the practice of the acquired knowledge. The university owns 10 yachts and the legendary frigate MIR, the fastest sailing ship on the planet.
The university regularly hosts international conferences and workshops on maritime industry, education, and science.
Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping cooperates with almost all major Russian companies associated with the sea, including Rosneft, Rosmorport, North-Western Shipping Company, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Transas Navigator, Unity of Marine Surveyors, Transport Union of the North-West, Russian Chamber of Shipping union, Central Marine Research and Design Institute and many others.
One of the world's largest seaports, the seaport of Saint Petersburg, is located next to the university, which allows students to get acquainted with the organization of maritime shipping in practice and to feel the spirit of their future profession.
The university awards graduates a diploma of the Russian state standard which certifies the receipt of higher education and indicates the degree/qualification and specialty received.
Thanks to the high professional achievements of the graduates, the university is known in more than 100 countries around the globe. Highly qualified specialists sail on ships under the Russian as well as foreign flags and work in multinational crews in China, Tunisia, Morocco, Nepal, Algeria, Bulgaria, Peru, and others.
Student life
Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping is located in the maritime capital of Russia — Saint Petersburg. It was in this city that the Russian Navy was founded, famous traditions were established and the history of Russian navigation started.
Saint Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The historic center of the city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Saint Petersburg was founded in 1703 by the Russian Emperor Peter the Great. For 200 years, the city was the capital of Russia. The best of culture and the most progressive of science worlds was here, in Saint Petersburg. Today it remains the cultural, educational and maritime capital of Russia.
Summer in Saint Petersburg is the time of white nights. This is a natural phenomenon of the northern parts of the globe. The sun remains visible practically all day long. Nights are so bright, that you can easily read a book sitting on a bench by a beautiful embankment. During this period the city never sleeps: excursions, romantic dates, walks, and conversations with friends, amazing views of the opened draw-bridges and the great Neva River. Saint Petersburg, being internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is visited annually by about 8 million tourists, which is almost twice the population of the city.
Students live in 4 comfortable student hostels (2 people per room) equipped with everything they might need: furniture, bedding, study rooms, shared kitchens, laundry, gym, and free high-speed Internet access. Shopping malls and cafes can be found within walking distance.
Foreign students here are up for a rich and exciting university life.
Any student can find a hobby to their liking:
- join SDK and Balance dance groups, the Gulfstream cheerleading group, the Vocalist vocal studio, the brass band, the cadet choir, the Sea Wolves ensemble, the Baltic Seagulls drumming team, etc.;
- try yourself as an editor or reporter at the Vestnik journalism studio, which publishes a student newspaper and runs an independent news channel;
- sign up for football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, boxing, or table tennis classes. Go to the gym, shooting range or swimming pool;
- join the racing and cruising team (the university has 10 cruiser and racer yachts), participate in regattas, naval pentathlon and rowing competitions. University students annually win prizes in various city sports competitions, as well as the competitions on regional and international level.
Living among like-minded people from more than 50 countries of the world, united by common cause, brings people closer and leads to strong friendship.
For the majority of young people who dream of dedicating their lives to the sea and want to get a maritime profession, admission to the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping is the dream come true.
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