Gdynia Maritime University

Information updated 15.08.2026

Gdynia Maritime University or Akademia Morska Gdyni (GMU) – public higher education institution in Poland. GMU began its activity in 1920. The main facilities of Gdynia Maritime University are located outside of Gdynia. Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process has multiple requirements, the most important of which is the applicant’s previous academic performance. It is not that difficult to get accepted to the university as the competition is fairly mild – 90 seats per 100 applicants. The university shares the popular system in Poland that divides the academic year into semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 7,500 USD per year. GMU is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree – 7,500 USD per year of study. GMU is changing with the times and now offers online programs in addition to traditional full-time ones. More information about tuition fees and admission requirements can be found on the official website of the university(http://www.am.gdynia.pl). The composition of the university. Gdynia Maritime University is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 8 thousand students. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. About 899 teachers and professors are employed by GMU. The university provides its students with the opportunity to participate in the international exchange programs. To learn more about the students and alumni of the university you can visit the university’s social media pages: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin. Infrastructure of GMU. The students have access to the university’s library. The university is included in the European University Association (EUA).