The University of Gdańsk, together with European universities from the coastal regions of the SEA-EU alliance, has created a range of joint degree programmes in English. The innovative, interdisciplinary and mobility-based curricula are tailored to the needs of the labour market in maritime industries - from port management to the blue economy and oceanographic research. The joint programmes of the SEA-EU alliance are Sea-BluE, STORM, MIPMAL, and the interdisciplinary doctoral programme M&MS&T. The first students will start their studies this year!

‘This is a completely unique offer, providing students with several months of mobility and classes taught by scientists from several European universities. The interdisciplinary study programmes, extensive experience of partner universities, modern infrastructure, activating teaching methods and focus on practical aspects of education provide students of joint courses with competences and experience valued not only on the Polish but also the European labour market,’ said UG Vice-Rector for Education dr Ewa Szymczak, prof. UG. ‘The optimistic comments and positive assessment of the accreditation committee members from France, Spain and Croatia are therefore not surprising.’

The educational offer of the SEA-EU alliance includes the following fields of study:

• Sustainable Blue Economy (Sea-BluE) - bachelor's degree;
• Port Management and Logistics (MIPMAL) - master's degree;
• Sustainability Transition for Organisations and Resilience Management (STORM) - second cycle degree programme;
• Marine and Maritime Sciences and Technologies - doctoral programme

All programmes have received international accreditation, which guarantees their recognition throughout Europe. Completing the SEA-EU joint degree programme alone results in obtaining a joint degree from the European University. The accrediting institutions emphasised the interdisciplinary nature of the programmes, the high quality of the materials provided to students, the excellent teaching staff and the wide range of specialisations on offer.

It was also emphasised that the joint degree programmes are well-suited to the current needs of the labour market. The content of the courses in all subjects was discussed with representatives from the business world to ensure that graduates have the most sought-after skills. For both the bachelor's and master's degrees, students can choose a research project or a project resulting from their internship as part of their degree.

The degree programme includes a mobility period of at least 6 months (in the case of Sea-BluE, this period is at least 12 months). This means that students of the joint SEA-EU degree programmes will spend at least one semester at another SEA-EU partner university by the sea. The aim of this mobility period may be, among other things, to The University of Cádiz (Spain), the University of Western Brittany in Brest (France), the University of Split (Croatia), the University of Malta or the University of Nord (Norway). It is worth noting that in most cases, the main host institution is not the University of Gdańsk, but one of the other SEA-EU partner universities.

‘As part of the SEA-EU alliance, we have been increasing the internationalisation of the University of Gdańsk for 5 years now. Today, we are pleased to present a fully international range of studies, which is an initiative of the coastal alliance from start to finish. This is proof of the growing strength of our cooperation!,’ says Vice-Rector for Cooperation and International Relations dr hab. Anna Jurkowska-Zeidler, prof. UG. ‘Every year it becomes more and more apparent that the future of European education lies in alliances of European universities. It is thanks to this programme that we are implementing ambitious projects and introducing innovations to Polish universities.’

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About the degree programmes

Sea-BluE

The Sea-BluE programme combines maritime studies with the basics of management and business. By choosing Sea-BluE, students enter a well-thought-out development path in which each year of study is devoted to acquiring a different type of competence and knowledge. The first year is devoted to building a basic knowledge, the second to learning advanced tools and sustainable management and economic practices, and the third to specialising in one of the 6 universities. Students can specialise in the impact of human activity on the Arctic at the University of the North, which is located north of the Arctic Circle, or in tourist cities in Split, Croatia.

STORM

STORM is a programme for people who want to become conscious, ready for anything managers and leaders of sustainable transformation in their institution. Graduates will be highly qualified, flexible professionals, equipped with the necessary skills and competences to work, lead and develop in various managerial positions in private corporations, voluntary organisations and management institutions that operate in an increasingly uncertain environment.

MIPMAL

The MIPMAL programme is the gateway to a career in maritime logistics and port management. Thanks to the practical approach, graduates have one foot in the maritime economy even before they receive their diploma. In addition, the programme responds to the growing demand for qualified specialists in port management and logistics.

SEA-EU Doctoral Programme

The Joint Doctoral Programme in Maritime Science and Technology focuses on the protection and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources.