GENERAL INFO
Logistic
Faculty: Economics and Transport Engineering
Type of studies: Graduate
Language: English
Duration: 1.5 years – 3 semesters
Mode: Full-time studies
Degree: Master
Logistic
The Logistics Master’s programme provides advanced knowledge of modern concepts, theories, and techniques related to logistics, transport, and integrated supply chain management — in both traditional and offshore contexts. The curriculum is tailored to meet the current demands of the job market, with a particular focus on the maritime sector, renewable energy, and intermodal transport. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies needed to work effectively in dynamic, international environments.
Duration of studies:
The program lasts for 1.5 years (3 semesters).
Graduate profile:
Graduates are equipped to work in logistics, transport, shipping, offshore, and R&D sectors. They develop leadership skills, the ability to identify and solve economic challenges, and implement innovative technological solutions. They are fluent in a foreign language at a professional level and understand technology transfer processes. Graduates are also capable of organising and managing research and development (R&D) projects effectively.
Why is it worth it?
The programme offers practical, highly valued skills in logistics, transport, and renewable energy. It is aligned with current industry trends and the expectations of employers across Poland and the European Union.
Emphasis is placed on analytical thinking, teamwork, and innovation in addressing logistics and offshore challenges. The degree also opens pathways for further academic development, including doctoral studies.
Employment opportunities:
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- Transport and shipping companies
- Offshore industry enterprises (e.g., wind energy sector)
- Research and development or design organisations
- Public administration in transport and maritime sectors
Entry requirements
There are no entry examination in Maritime University of Szczecin.
Meeting the following basic criteria is obligatory for all applicants:
Legal basis for admissions of international candidates: MUS Rector’s Order No 6/2024 on detailed conditions, procedure and date of commencement and termination of international admissions in the academic year 2023/2024 (document in Polish language).
If you have any question, check our FAQ – it may have already been answered there.
Learn Polish!
Candidates who are granted preliminary admission to our university can particiapate in our one-month summer course of the Polish language (140 hours). The course is dedicated only to candidates to our University whose Polish language proficiency is at least at A1 level. It is an intensive course which supports individual learning towards a B1 exam. Intensive classes are scheduled 5 days a week for an average of 6 hours per day.
Summer course of the Polish language
BASIC INFORMATION:
DETAILS:
The course is dedicated only to persons admitted to the Maritime University of Szczecin as first year students. It is an excellent opportunity to meet new fellow students.
The course consists of 140 hours of classes over the period of one month. According to the Polish education system, each class hour lasts for 45 minutes. Classes are held from Monday to Friday, 6 hours a day on average.
The curriculum includes Polish grammar and vocabulary, classes dedicated to developing spoken and written communication skills as well as listening and reading. The course also includes vocabulary related to marine profession, transport, logistics, and exact sciences, such as maths and physics. Classes are taught by qualified and experienced teachers.
PRICE
The total cost of the course is PLN 1800. The price includes costs of teaching materials. It does not include accomodation costs.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is possible for course participants in our Student Campus (dormitories KORAB and PASAT) at about 20PLN per day.
HOW TO REGISTER?
Candidates with prelimiary admission who would like to take a Polish language course should complete the following steps:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
The proposed course is meant as supplementary aid to students’ autonomous language learning and does not prepare the participants to a B1 exam (it only brings them to A2/B1 level). Therefore, we encourage all participants to study Polish language independently – to invest in a good dictionary, watch Polish movies, or listen to Polish music.
EXAM
The exam is obligatory for all international students who are not able to submit any of the documents we accept as proofs of Polish language proficiency (e.g. a state certificate confirming their proficiency in the Polish language or graduation diploma from a school with Polish languge of instruction).
The exam will be held on 26 (written part) and 27 (oral part) September 2024. The retake exam will be carried out between 14-18 October 2024.
Application step by step
Complete the online application form in our admission application system.
But before you start to fill it in, you need to prepare:
DOCUMENTS: Attach the application documents in your candidate account in the application system: click on ‘My registrations’ and then on the ATTACHMENTS icon.
Here, attach scans of your documents in the appropriate places.
In the Attachments section, there are also documents that require your handwritten signature (eg. your admission request). You must first download such documents, print them out, sign them and then scan and upload them in the appropriate places in this section.
GRADES: You must then complete your grades in the admission system. Click on “My applications” and then on the “Add grades” icon.
APPLICATION FEE: The application fee is PLN 85, i.e. about EUR 20. It is best to pay it online in your candidate account in the application system (in the section: APPLICATION FEE). If you however decide to make a traditional bank transfer, please use the details below:
Account owner / recipient: Politechnika Morska w Szczecinie (Maritime University of Szczecin)
Address – first line: ul. Wały Chrobrego 1-2
Address – second line: 70-500 Szczecin, Polska (Poland)
Name of the bank: Bank Pekao SA VII O/Szczecin
Bank account number: 91 1240 3927 1111 0011 0575 2658
IBAN: PL91124039271111001105752658
SWIFT: PKOPPLPW
Transfer reference: „Application fee Your name and surname”
If you are applying for admission to a Bachelor’s degree programme and you completed your secondary education in a country other than a member state of the European Union, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine, China your admission will only be possible if you meet all of the following conditions:
1. all the required application documents have been submitted
2. a document certifying your proficiency of the language of instruction at B2 level: Polish or English has been submitted
3. entry examination to our university has been passed successfully
4. your secondary education qualification has been formally recognised by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange in Warsaw (more information HERE)
Once your application is granted the status: “Qualified for admission“, the final step of the admission application is to deliver your original application documents to the Maritime University of Szczecin. You will be given precise information from us about the date by which the documents should arrive at our University.
In addition to submitting the originals of all documents previously attached as scans, you will be required to provide 2 pieces of your photograph and produce your passport.
If you choose to send us your documents by post/courier please use the following address:
Politechnika Morska w Szczecinie (Maritime University of Szczecin)
Department for Admissions and International Affairs
ul. Wały Chrobrego 1-2
70-500 Szczecin
POLSKA (Poland)
Questions? we are available at: international@pm.szczecin.pl
Language requirements
To study in the Maritime University of Szczecin you are required to know Polish or English language at B2 level (for programmes with Polish or English language as the language of instruction respectively).
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS:
Disclaimer: the above lists are based on the draft Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 9 May 2025 on the types of documents certifying proficiency in the language of instruction. The Regulation is expected to be passed by the end of June 2025. Until then, the Maritime University of Szczecin is not in a position to provide definite information on which language documents can be taken into account in the 2025/2026 admissions process and cannot be held accountable for any changes thereof.
Fees and tuitions
Annual fees:
All tuition and study payments at the Maritime University of Szczecin should be paid in PLN. The below PDF files contain all detailed information about tuition fees (per year) for degree programmes offered in Polish and English language at the Maritime University of Szczecin (MUS).
Studying in English language
Currently, Maritime University of Szczecin delivers only few degree courses in English language (they are highlighted in the above PDF file). Please, pay attention to the fact that the price for EU citizens and holders of the Polish Card is greatly reduced as they are treated equally with Polish citizens. Foreigners from outside the European Union who are not holders of the Polish Card have to pay the full tuition fee.
Additional costs for students of the seagoing programs
Students of Navigation, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Inland Shipping have to pay extra for International Medical Certificate for service at Sea: approx. PLN 400 (approx. EUR 90) which is valid for 1 or 2 years depending on the doctor’s decision, and for the Seaman’s registration book: EUR 50 which is a one-time fee. These fees are paid in external institutions, i.e. a medical clinic and the Maritime Office in Szczecin.
Admission options – check your status
For whom?
All other foreigners not listed in point A.
If you are Polish, click here