Maritime Transportation Management Engineering UOLP
The Maritime Transportation Management Engineering UOLP programme is a dual-degree bachelor’s programme run by Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) and SUNY Maritime College, offering a global maritime education. Students start at İTÜ and then continue part of their education at SUNY Maritime, blending maritime theory, ship operations and international training. The studies include navigation, shipping management, maritime law, safety at sea and sea-based practical training. This combination helps students understand both the technical and managerial sides of the shipping industry, preparing them for real-world maritime careers.
The programme also gives students strong sea experience through training ships and international voyages, allowing them to apply what they learn in real maritime environments. With experienced faculty and marine-oriented teaching, students learn teamwork, leadership and decision-making — essential for life at sea or in shipping companies. By the end of the programme, students earn degrees from both institutions, getting a unique advantage in the global maritime job market.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Standard period of study: 8 semesters (4 years)
- Location: Istanbul (İTÜ) & New York, USA (SUNY Maritime)
- Study Type: Undergraduate, full-time, English-medium, dual-degree
- Admission semester: Fall semester only
- Area of study: Maritime Transportation Management, Shipping, Navigation, Maritime Business & Sea Operations
- Admission modus: Requires national exam + maritime health & license requirements (as per regulations)
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations & Orientation
- Basic Marine Navigation & Nautical Science
- Introduction to Maritime Business & Shipping
- Mathematics / Basic Physics
- English for Maritime / Communication Skills
Semester 2 – Marine Basics & Introduction to Sea Training
- Ship Systems & Basics of Ship Operations
- Safety at Sea & Seamanship
- Maritime Law & Regulations I
- Elective / General Course
Semester 3 – Core Maritime Operations & Navigation
- Navigation and Ship Handling
- Cargo Handling and Port Operations Theory
- Maritime Economics & Shipping Business
- Maritime English II / Communication
Semester 4 – Advanced Shipping Management & Practice
- Ship Operation Management & Voyage Planning
- Maritime Safety & Emergency Procedures
- Port & Logistics Management
- Elective / Skills Course
Summer (before 3rd year) – First Sea Training
- Training Ship Voyage (SUNY Maritime Training Ship)
- On-board Practical Experience
Semester 5 – International Education & Sea Experience
- Courses at SUNY Maritime College
- Marine Transport Management / Shipping Policies / International Shipping
- Navigation & Deck Officer Studies
- Sea Training / Practical Nautical Experience
Summer (after 2nd US year) – Second Sea Training
- On-board Training on International Commercial Ship (paid)
Semester 6 – Return to İTÜ & Advanced Maritime Courses
- Maritime Business Management / Shipping Economics II
- Port & Cargo Operations / Supply Chain in Shipping
- Environmental & Marine Safety Management
- Elective / Research Methods
Semester 7 – Final Maritime Studies & Internship
- Advanced Maritime Transport Law & Policies
- Sea Traffic Management / Coastal & International Shipping Studies
- Internship or Sea Service on Commercial Vessel
- Thesis-style Project / Final Year Project
Semester 8 – Graduation Preparation & Licence Readiness
- Final Project or Dissertation / Shipping Management Project
- Preparation for Deck Officer / Master Licence Exam
- Career Planning & Professional Development Course
- Graduation Requirements & Diploma Issuance
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme are eligible to work as deck officers, navigation officers, shipping company managers, port operations managers, maritime logistics coordinators, ship agents or marine transport analysts. After serving at sea and passing required licence exams, they can become oceangoing masters or captains and take leadership roles in international fleets. They can also work in shipping companies, port authorities, maritime agencies, logistic firms, or maritime consultancy services. With a dual-degree and international training background, graduates can work globally and join multinational shipping firms or global maritime organisations.
Why Choose This Program
This dual-degree Maritime Transportation Management Engineering programme gives you a rare opportunity to study in two countries and earn worldwide-recognised diplomas. You get real sea training, international education, and strong academic and practical maritime skills — all together. This broad exposure helps you adapt to global shipping standards and opens many doors in the maritime industry.
You will learn how to navigate ships, manage voyages, understand maritime law and business, and gain hands-on sea experience. The mix of theoretical courses, practical training and sea voyages builds strong technical, leadership and problem-solving skills. For students who love the sea and want a global maritime career, this programme offers an excellent start and a unique advantage.
Contact Information
Istanbul Technical University – Maritime Faculty
Tuzla Campus,
Istanbul, Turkey
Email: info@itu.edu.tr
SUNY Maritime College – International Admissions Office
Fort Schuyler, Bronx,
New York, USA
Email: admissions@suny.edu
International / Dual-Degree Programme Office – ITU
Tuzla Campus,
Istanbul
Email: international@itu.edu.tr
