The Szczecin Maritime University is a technical university. We have been working on Education Market for over then 30 years. Together with other Polish universities, it functions under the Higher Education Act, 12 Sep 1990, and is directly under the authority of the Ministry of Infrastructure.

The University has 93 well-equipped laboratories, a modern research-training vessel the m/ s "Navigator XXI", and 14 most technically advanced simulators: Ship Handling simulator equipped with a Visual System, Anti-Collision ARPA simulator, Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) simulator, Vessel Traffic System (VTS) simulator, Satellite Communication System simulator - GMDSS, Hydro-Acoustic simulator, Autopilot simulator, Radar simulator, Cargo Handling simulator, Fishing simulator, Operational Engine Room simulator, Graphical Engine Room simulator, Refrigeration simulator, Marine Centrifugal Pump's simulator.

This makes the University one of the best-equipped by XXI century standards maritime universities in the world. Training by means of simulators is considered to be the most effective method of training marine officers-to-be. The revised Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978/1995 recommends the application of simulators in providing knowledge and skills to the future merchant fleet officers. Therefore, much emphasis is put on practical use of the lectured theory. Practical classes, including those on simulators, constitute a considerable part of the curriculum. Thus we offer the prospective student most attractive study courses.

The whole university functions under the quality management system ISO 9001. Our university 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.

In 1997 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of maritime education in the Western Pomerania Region, and in 1999 - the 30th anniversary of the Szczecin Maritime University. Today we are proud to be able to offer one of the most modern systems of maritime education and training.