Bangladesh Maritime University

About

Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU) is the first and only specialized public university in Bangladesh dedicated to maritime education and research. It is best known for its comprehensive programs in maritime science, marine engineering, naval architecture, and oceanography, aiming to produce skilled professionals for the global maritime industry. For international students, BMU offers a unique opportunity to study in an English-medium environment focused on a critical global sector, with programs designed to meet international standards. While specific dedicated international schools are developing, the university's international office provides support for admissions, visas, and integration. Its distinctive characteristic is its pioneering role in establishing a dedicated maritime higher education framework in Bangladesh.

Background

Bangladesh Maritime University (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ মেরিটাইম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a public university in Dhaka, Bangladesh, specializing in maritime studies. It was established in 2013. It is the first maritime university in Bangladesh, the 3rd maritime university in South Asia, and the 12th maritime university in the world. Alongside this, Marine Officer Cadets are awarded an internationally recognized Bachelor of Maritime Science degree from here. It issued its first calls for admission in December 2016. The BSc in oceanography program was started on 3 January 2017 at the university's temporary campus in Mirpur, as part of the first-ever launch of the bachelor class in the university. Then in 2018, the first batch of BSc in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering classes started. Two more program classes started in 2019: LLB in maritime law and BBA in port management and logistics. In January 2020, the program for a BSc in Fisheries was initialized.

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