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Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC)

Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC)
Address: Graaesvej 27, 5700 Svendborg, Denmark
Marine Engineering, Maritime Technology, Automation

SIMAC is Denmark’s largest and most advanced maritime educational institution. Formed from a merger of older maritime schools, it offers specialized education for Marine Engineers and Master Mariners in a new, state-of-the-art campus.

Diplomas*:

Domains taught:

Status:

Partnerships:

Maintains very strong partnerships with leading global shipping companies and suppliers like Maersk, TORM, and MAN Energy Solutions, which guarantee internships and career opportunities for students.

Research:

Research is highly applied, focusing on optimizing maritime technology, ship energy efficiency, automation, and safety within the global shipping industry.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

150

Current students***:

1100

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

10000

Pros

World-class, state-of-the-art simulation facilities. The education is highly specialized and hands-on, with guaranteed sea-time and strong industry connections ensuring high employment rates.

Cons

The fields of study are very specialized, which limits career options outside the global maritime industry. The curriculum is intense and demanding.

Best For

Individuals determined to pursue a technical officer career at sea or in the land-based maritime industry as a marine engineer or master mariner.

*: 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: 

  1. known locally
  2. known locally and internationally
  3. is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
  4. 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 …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

 

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