Higher Education - Sankt-Peterburg, , Russia
Founded in 1809, Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping incorporates 4 Institutes, 76 Research Chairs, College of Admiral Makarov SUMIS, as well as 10 branches, allocated in various regions of our country. The Head educational institution of Admiral Makarov SUMIS is locate in Saint-Petersburg and comprises 7 campuses. The University implements a broad range of international activities. Presently the University has more than 20 international cooperation agreements in action. The academic and professorial staff of the University take their active part in the activity of international organizations: International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Institute of Marine Engineers (IMAREST), the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), Sail Training International (STI) and others. The Graduation Degree of Admiral Makarov SUMIS is valid and accepted all over the world. Our graduates are demanded and welcomed for employment by the leading shipping companies worldwide. Such a demand for the graduates of Admiral Makarov SUMIS is, to some extent, due to the fact that in addition to the state educational standard of the Russian Federation, the University meets the requirements of international maritime conventions (for instance STCW, etc.). In addition to all the essential Russian accreditations, Admiral Makarov SUMIS is accredited by many foreign and international organizations. Thus, Russian as well as foreign shipping companies are aware that the education, the Graduation Degree and the certificates by Admiral Makarov SUMIS are in full compliance with the international standards