Student review [#24678] for Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering
at University of Piraeus - UNIPI

The programme markets itself for those aspiring to get into the shipping business, but not only does only a tiny amount of the courses actually concern shipping, but they are also shallow and outdated by at least a decade. Most professors are completely out of touch both with the industry and the students. No concrete practical knowledge is offered, only academic knowledge, which is useful in the right context, but it leaves the students completely to their own means to acquire practical knowledge and skills, which is unacceptable when you market yourself as a way in for shipping business. Personally, I had to sign up for a professional program following my studies to find employment. I hesitate to call the programme completely useless, but if you’re looking to get into shipping, you’re much better off studying economics or finance or getting into a marine academy. Avoid it like the plague.