Gdynia Maritime University  is one of the biggest centres of maritime higher education in the 
EU and the world – a university with rich maritime traditions, where we proudly wear the uniform and honour the Polish flag. 

For more than 100 years, GMU has educated personnel for the Polish and global shipping industries and maritime operations.

Over 100 years of educational excellence.
Develop your passions at GMU – at sea or on land.

Planning to further your academic or professional career? We can offer you PhD-level education at our Doctoral School, postgraduate studies, including MBA programmes, specialist and offshore-industry training, and maritime professional courses at our Maritime Training Centre.

Your journey begins here – explore our globally focused study programmes.

Gdynia Maritime University owns and operates three specialised training vessels. Foremost among them is the world-famous tall ship Dar Młodzieży – our University's flagship, a symbol of Gdynia, and an exceptional ambassador for Poland. Our fleet also features Horyzont II, a modern research and training vessel built for polar expeditions, and IMOR, a specialised research ship equipped with cutting-edge marine technology.

From navigating the polar ice to crossing the world's vast oceans, our vessels serve as floating classrooms for the next generation of seafarers, whilst simultaneously supporting our scientists as they conduct vital research along the Polish coast.

The University’s fleet also includes the sailing yachts Nest, Almak, and Twins; motor yacht Imoros 3 and RIB-type boats Sportis and Zodiak.

Future seafarers learn the art of ship manoeuvring on the waters of Silm Lake.

Gdynia Maritime University is one of the biggest centres of 
maritime higher education in the EU and the world. 

As an active member of the international academic and maritime community, we are dedicated to expanding our global footprint. We continually cultivate strategic research partnerships and academic alliances with leading maritime universities and organisations worldwide.
Explore of global partnerships

Key areas of our activity – from technology transfer, maritime cyber security, and IT, to offshore wind energy, the offshore industry, and land and water sports – are run by dedicated centres.

The University’s main building in on the longest street in Gdynia – ulica Morska (Maritime Street). 
On the GMU main campus is the modern Sports and Recreation Centre, the student club ‘Bukszpryt’ and the University shop ‘Kotwica’ (Anchor). The Captain Karol Olgierd Borchardt Main Library offers extensive print and electronic resources. 

Discover our Sailing and Water Sports Centre, and take your skills to the next level with our professional sail and motorboat training courses.
Explore the Centre

Our Maritime Training Centre runs professional training courses for sea-going maritime personnel. Sign up and gain essential qualifications.

The University offers comfortable guest rooms and modern conference facilities designed to make your next event a success. Our team is on hand to help you organise every detail.

For sports and wellness, enjoy access to our modern sports hall, fully-equipped gym, relaxing sauna zone, and swimming pool.
Book a facility today.