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 education, maritime studies, and ocean engineering. Since our inception, we have combined academic excellence with technological innovation and practical experience in maritime environments worldwide.
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History and Vision of Navalis Magna Institute:
Global excellence in naval and maritime education.
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History & Vision Navalis Magna Institute
Our over 35 years of experience have established us as a global leader in 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 safety, as well as an international network of partnerships and strategic alliances.
At NMI, we believe in a comprehensive education that transcends borders. That’s why we offer exchange opportunities and professional internships at leading ports and maritime centres worldwide, preparing our graduates to thrive in international settings under the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
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Timeline
35 years of innovation and aglobal leadership.
1990
Foundation of NMI as a global maritime education university.

1995
First partnerships with naval universities in Europe and Asia;
opening of the naval simulation laboratory.
opening of the naval simulation laboratory.

2000
Launch of postgraduate programmes
and international master's degrees.
and international master's degrees.

2010
Global expansion: campuses and branches in America,
Asia, and Oceania.
Asia, and Oceania.

2015
International accreditation by IAMU.

2020
Inauguración de incubadora de startups marítimas y programas
de investigación aplicada
de investigación aplicada

2025
Celebration of 35 years of international excellence and a global alumni network.

At NMI, we don’t train professionals from one country, we train leaders for the maritime world. Excellence knows no borders.” – International Rector, Prof. Dr. Marina