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.
Address: Graaesvej 27, 5700 Svendborg, Denmark
Marine Engineering, Maritime Technology, Automation
Domains taught:
- Automation, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Logistics, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor
Status:
- Public
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.
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- Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Robotics, 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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