Polish Naval Academy
Gdynia, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 3,500
- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1922
Overview
The Polish Naval Academy, named after the Heroes of Westerplatte, is a public higher education institution with a history dating back to 1922. It serves as a primary center for the maritime education of officer-candidates and civilian students, focusing on national defense, state security, and the maritime economy. The academy offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across technical, social, and humanities domains. It is equipped with advanced simulators and laboratories, including navigation bridge and ship engine simulators, to provide practical training. Beyond its educational role, the academy acts as a key research and development hub for the Polish Navy and the maritime industry. It maintains international cooperation agreements to train officers for various navies globally.
Fields of study
- Mechanics and machine building
- Navigation
- Safety
- Internal Security
- International Relations
- Hydrography
- Automatics and Robotics
- Mechatronics
- Pedagogy
Accreditation: Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Poland
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- amw@amw.gdynia.pl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$1,198 / year
Domestic students
$1,198 / year
Tuition fees are approximate and subject to change; check official website for current rates.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
