At Navalis Magna Institute (NMI), we are an international academic institution founded in 1990 with the mission of training leaders, researchers, and highly skilled professionals in the fields of naval and maritime education and ocean engineering. Since our inception, we have combined academic excellence with technological innovation and practical experience in maritime environments around the world.
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History and Vision of Navalis Magna Institute:
Global excellence in naval and maritime education
History & Vision Navalis Magna Institute
Our track record of more than 35 years has established us as a global reference point for training specialists for the maritime sector, thanks to cutting-edge academic programmes, naval simulation laboratories, research centres in marine renewable energy, port logistics, and maritime security, as well as an international network of partnerships and strategic alliances.
At NMI, we believe in a holistic education that goes beyond borders. That is why we offer exchange opportunities and professional placements at the world’s leading ports and maritime hubs, preparing our graduates to succeed in international settings under the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
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Faculty
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Timeline
35 years of innovation and global leadership
1990
Foundation of NMI as a global university
for maritime education
for maritime education
1995
First partnerships with naval universities in Europe and Asia;
inauguration of a naval simulation laboratory
inauguration of a naval simulation laboratory
2000
Launch of postgraduate programmes
and international master’s programmes
and international master’s programmes
2010
Global expansion: campuses and regional offices in the Americas,
Asia, and Oceania
Asia, and Oceania
2015
International accreditation by IAMU
2020
Launch of a maritime start-up incubator and programmes
for applied research
for applied research
2025
Celebration of 35 years of international excellence and a
global alumni network
global alumni network
“At NMI, we do not train professionals for one country; we train leaders for the maritime world. Excellence knows no borders.” – International Rector, Prof. Dr Marina Leclerc