Batumi Navigation Teaching University

• Compliance with international quality standards, integration into the international space and support of socio-economic and cultural development of the region;

• Provision of equal conditions to receive education in discrimination-free, democratic and fair environment, support of realization of personal interests and potential, creation of the most preferable conditions for cultural, intellectual and personal development;

• Training of competitive experts with state-of-the-art knowledge and effective practical skills in Georgia’s and international education and labor markets, formation of motivation of fulfillment of personal, social and civil responsibilities, professional liabilities, observance of ethical standards, sharing of universal values, personal and professional development;

BNTU in 2025 – Competitive higher education institution, integrated in international education, industry and scientific space, meeting international standards, work and study in which is equally prestigious. At the same time, BNTU is a reliable partner for educational, scientific and field organizations, which has a popular brand recognized in European educational and industry field.

• • Humanism, tolerance and equality;

• • Liberty of speech, freedom of expression and decision making;

• • Fairness, transparency and publicity of decisions;

• • Academic freedom, responsibility and integrity;

In accordance with the effective Law of Georgia, complete general education is a precondition for admission to the program. Enrollment is made on the basis of Unified National Exams (ranking document) except for the cases, provided for by the Law of Georgia On Higher Education (enrollment without Unified National Exams shall be made in special cases, specified in accordance with the rules, specified under the Law); additional requirement – command of English at minimum B2 level (Confirmation of knowledge of the language at required level is carried out by means of internal examination in BNTU, or by submission of certifying document – document (diploma/certificate) certifying English-language education obtained abroad/in Georgia, relevant information containing supplement of diploma/certificate etc. issued by foreign country/Georgian higher education institution, certificate, etc. issued by authorized organization/representation, international certificates  (TOEFL (TOEFL PBT), TOEFL (TOEFL IBT), English language exams of British Council and Cambridge University (IELTS), English language exams of British Council and Cambridge University (Cambridge Exam), Cambridge University (Cambridge ESOL Examination) and/or other).

Continuation of study by this Bachelor’s program (hereinafter referred to as the – Program) in accordance with the effective Law of Georgia is possible by mobility for BNTU and other higher educational institution students of the same higher education stage educational programs (Compatibility of study outcomes already achieved by the students with this programs shall be established in compliance with the regulations, relating to the recognition of education (credits), effective in BNTU in accordance with the Law of Georgia).

As well as, in accordance with the Law of Georgia and statutory documents of International Maritime Organization (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers, 1978/95, as amended in 2010), corresponding health condition is a prerequisite for admission to this program, which is necessary for study of specific program components and achievement of planned learning outcomes. State of health shall be indicated in corresponding medical certificate.

Training of highly skilled, fieldwork-oriented marine field expert –Ship’s Engineer with the competences corresponding to the requirements of international education and labor markets and established by STCW Convention regulations, who:,

2) is able to evaluate and analyze situation/information/data using corresponding methods with the high level of independence,  identify causes and cause-effect links of technical, professional, social and ethical problems and possible risks, evaluate and analyze complex, difficult/unforeseen problems, select and justify proper solution ways, work in team, select proper model of communication and behavior, select and use technical/technological resources for the performance of work, including IT and communication technologies and specific software;

3) has motivation for personal and professional development;

4) able to understand and protect ethical peculiarities of maritime field and multicultural team;

5)  is able to continue study at next level of higher education (Master’s degree program), realize his abilities in public or professional activity and gradually obtain next rank of ship engineer of commanding staff of ocean-going and trade ship on the basis of recognized term of service on a ship and corresponding training and hold the position from watch engineer to chief engineer“.