International Activity

International activity of Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping is aimed at maintaining the high status of maritime and inland shipping education of the Russian Federation, promoting Russian scientific and educational activity at the international level, implementing skills, expertise and the latest technologies of the international maritime community.

International Relations Department is the main administrative unit of Admiral Makarov SUMIS, organizing and coordinating international activity between the University units and international institutions and companies.

The results of the University international activity depend both on the competent management and coordinated work of each professor, executer or student. The academic staff of the University research chairs, faculties and training centers contribute greatly to the development and enhancement of the University international cooperation.

There should be highlighted the special input of the following centers to the international cooperation and promotion of Admiral Makarov SUMIS international brand: Center of Educational Services for International Students, Professional Development Programmes Institute, Makarov Training Center.

Admiral Makarov SUMIS is a member of international associations and consortiums

International Association for Safety and Survival Training – IASST, since 2012;

http://www.iasst.com/

International Association of Maritime and Inland Navigation Universities (IAMINU), co-founder since 2022;

https://vsuwt.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-deyatelnost/iaminu/o-iaminu/

Association of Rectors of Transport Universities of ВRIСS (АRТU оf ВRIСS), since 2018;

https://www.pgups.ru/international-activities/international-cooperation/association-rectors-transport-universities/

Association of Rectors of Transport Universities of Russia and China, since 2019;

https://www.pgups.ru/international-activities/international-cooperation/association-rectors-transport-universities/

Consortium “Russian-African Network University” (RAFU), since 2024;

https://rafu.ru/

For prospective students – about the international activities of Admiral Makarov SUMIS

Dear prospective students,

Thank you for your interest in our university - Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping. The university is the flagship of maritime education in Russia and is widely known throughout the world as an internationally recognized maritime education brand.

Admiral Makarov SUMIS was recognized as the industry leader based on the results of 2022 year (Minutes of the expert commission meeting on the evaluation of the results of the Rosmorrechflot contest "Industry Leader" for 2022 dated March 14, 2023, No. 1).

At Admiral Makarov SUMIS great importance is given to international activities in order to maintain the high international status of the University and implement international projects in the field of science, education, history, culture, patriotism and sports.

Most of the University international projects are designed for students: opportunities are provided for studying and doing internships at foreign universities, undergoing practical onboard training in the best international companies of the shipping industry, participating in international events, professional and intellectual competitions both in Russia and abroad.

Though the geopolitical context is unstable the University continues international dialogue and offers its students a wide range of opportunities - more detailed information can be found by the following links:

We wish you to make the right step in your profession, which begins with choosing a university, since a maritime profession is not only a job, but also a path of life. By deciding to enroll in Makarovka, you make your choice to become a part of the international brotherhood of seafarers and river workers.

Best regards,

Elena Smyaglikova

Vice Rector for Branch Activity and International Relations

Admiral Makarov SUMIS