ITS Blue Economy provides specialized higher technical education in fields related to the maritime economy, including shipbuilding, port logistics, marine technologies, and sustainable use of marine resources. Based in Liguria, a region with a strong maritime tradition.
Address: Via Balbi 6, 16126 Genova, Liguria, Italy
Shipbuilding & Yachting Technology, Port Logistics & Shipping, Marine & Coastal Environment Management
Domains taught:
- Civil Engineering, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marine Science, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Project Management, Quality, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
- Diploma
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Collaborates with shipyards (e.g., Fincantieri), port authorities (Genoa, La Spezia), maritime companies, University of Genoa, and research institutes like CNR.
Research:
Applied projects focused on innovative shipbuilding techniques, smart port solutions, sustainable aquaculture, marine renewable energies, and protection of the marine environment.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
40
Current students***:
250
Foreign students***:
0%
Cumulative former students***:
400
Pros
Specialized training for the maritime sector, strong links with Ligurian maritime industry, hands-on experience through labs and internships.
Cons
Highly specialized niche, non-university diploma, job market primarily linked to coastal regions.
Best For
Specialized higher technical training for the maritime and blue economy sectors.
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- Linkedin Alumni Page
- Aquaculture, Environmental Impact, Logistics, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: 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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