ABOUT US
The World Maritime University (WMU) was founded in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, as its premier centre of excellence for maritime postgraduate education, research, and capacity building. The University offers unique postgraduate educational programmes, undertakes wide-ranging research in maritime and ocean-related studies, and continues maritime capacity building in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
MISSION STATEMENT
As the International Maritime Organization’s centre of excellence for postgraduate maritime education, WMU’s mission is to be the world centre of excellence in postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and promoting sustainable development.
VISION STATEMENT
To inspire leadership and innovation for a sustainable maritime and oceans future.
CORE VALUES
The World Maritime University’s work is based on ten core values:
Academic Europe, the European career network for Academics, Researchers and Scientists