upgraded 11.2025

Who is this Program For?

Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level? Our program is tailor-made for graduates of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, as well as related fields, who are looking to elevate their careers. This three-semester journey offers you three specializations:

  • Hull – Dive deep into hydromechanics and hull construction.
  • Machinery – Master ship propulsion and equipment.
  • Offshore Wind Farms – Lead in the design and operation of offshore wind energy projects.

Important notice
When applying to studies, we expect candidates to indicate their planned specialization (one of three listed over). The minimum number of applicants required to open a specialization is 12.
This way, it will be clear from the outset whether a given specialization will be launched. We want to avoid situations where students are disappointed that the specialization they are interested in is not offered.

Our industry partners highly value graduates with a diverse skill set, positioning you for leadership roles and ambitious career growth. Modern ships and offshore structures are complex marvels that demand experts in design, mechanics, welding, air conditioning, cryogenics, hydraulics, fire protection systems, gas systems, and interior furnishings—many of whom emerge from mechanical profiles like ours.

In conversations with students, two reasons emerged for pausing their studies: many shipbuilding graduates already enjoy industry success and financial stability, prompting them to consider part-time studies. Secondly, there’s a belief that a master's degree may not add much value. Our new "work and study" formula shatters these myths. It blends English-language studies with opportunities for work or research, making your development path truly customizable. Thanks to close ties with industry, you’ll engage in projects inspired by real-world challenges.

What Are the Requirements for Candidates?

All you need is a completed engineering degree in mechanical engineering or a related field!

Ready to Get Started?

Recruitment kicks off in January 2026.

Flexible Study Organization

This program understands your need for flexibility. Work with top companies, engage in cutting-edge research, or even study abroad through ERASMUS+ and similar schemes.

Choose your development path:

  • Study and Work
  • Study, Conduct Research, and Go on Exchanges

Key to our approach is a block mode schedule—you’ll spend just six weeks per semester on campus. Evening and asynchronous remote lectures offer even more flexibility. This system, shaped by industry needs, makes it easy to balance work and study, with many thesis topics inspired directly by employers. You can collaborate on projects with your own employer or select from industry-prepared topics. Prefer a more academic route? Engage in joint research with renowned scientists.

Regulations regarding second-cycle studies have recently changed. At many universities, they last four semesters. Our studies last three semesters, but because classes are held every other week, it won't be easy... But it's only a year, and it's definitely worth it. The third semester is the graduation semester; there will be fewer classes, but if you tackle an ambitious thesis topic, you'll definitely have plenty to do.

What Will You Study?

Find the detailed program in the attached PDF.

Building Stronger Ties with the Shipbuilding Industry

The greatest winner of the "Ships and Marine Structures" program—besides our students—is the industry itself. Employers benefit from a steady stream of skilled graduates. In the Pomeranian Voivodeship, the maritime economy is the leading export sector, and your skills are the key to driving it forward.

Graduate Profile and Further Education Opportunities

The graduate of the Master's degree in Naval Architecture and Offshore Structures is an expert ready to face the challenges of the modern job market in the maritime sector. The knowledge and practical skills acquired can be applied in the design, construction, operation, and modernization of ships and all kinds of marine utility structures. The program emphasizes innovation and interdisciplinarity, preparing graduates for design and systems thinking essential in the dynamically changing technological environment.

Advanced specialized courses, often conducted in cooperation with the maritime industry, allow for the acquisition of unique competencies related to the latest trends in maritime engineering, such as the design of ecological propulsion systems, the use of renewable energy sources at sea, and the development of autonomous vessels.

Professional internships, which are an integral part of the curriculum, and the opportunity to participate in real research and engineering projects, provide not only valuable experience but also build a professional network. Graduates are prepared to work in design offices, shipyards, consulting and engineering companies, as well as in research institutions and maritime administration. They are also qualified to run their own business in the maritime sector. The are prepared to tackle the challenge of postgraduate studies.

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Industry Partners

(alphabet order - current list, will be updated)