The Higher Technical School of Nautical Studies and Machinery of the University of A Coruña (UDC) trains professionals for the maritime sector, including deck officers, marine engineers, and those in naval technology, with a strong focus on safety and technological advancements.
Address: Paseo Marítimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, 10, 15001 A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
Nautical Engineering and Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Naval Technology
Domains taught:
- Engineering, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of UDC, with strong connections to the maritime industry, shipping companies, port authorities, and naval sector in Ferrol/A Coruña. Offers Erasmus+ and other international exchanges.
Research:
Research in maritime safety, navigation systems, marine propulsion, naval architecture, ocean technologies, and marine pollution.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
100
Current students***:
700
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
5000
Pros
Specialized maritime and naval technology education in a region with a strong maritime heritage. Good simulation facilities.
Cons
Very specialized focus. Student and personnel numbers are modest.
Best For
Aspiring maritime professionals and naval technologists in Galicia.
- Environmental Impact, Pollution, Renewable Energy, Safety, Simulation
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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