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Title Description

The Degree in Nautical Studies and Maritime Transport qualifies for the professional title of Nautical Officer (2nd Class Pilot of the Merchant Navy), a title regulated nationally and internationally by the International Maritime Organization in its STCW code in the Nautical section A-II/2.

Once the student has graduated in Nautical Science and Maritime Transport, he or she will have direct access to the Master's Degree linked to the Profession of Merchant Marine Captain (Annex V Resolution of the University Council, January 20, 2016), implemented in 2021.

There are no specific entrance tests, however, it is necessary (to practice the profession) to pass a medical examination (see articles 5 to 19 of RD 973/2009, of June 12 - BOE July 2).

Addressed to

The Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science and Maritime Transport is included in the Engineering and Architecture Branch of University Studies, and is therefore primarily designed to accommodate graduates of the Baccalaureate in Science and Technology, as well as those enrolled in the corresponding Higher Vocational Training Courses related to the degree.

Regulated profession

Career opportunities

Academic title + 12 months of embarkation + proof of suitability for obtaining the professional title of the Merchant Navy will allow you to practice:

  • Second or first officer pilot of the merchant navy on merchant ships with limited power.
  • Upon completion of the "Master's Degree in Nautical and Maritime Transport Management": Obtaining the professional title of Merchant Navy Captain (+24 months) or First Officer (+12 months) on merchant vessels with a gross tonnage equal to or greater than 3,000.
  • Professionally carry out all activities related to their maritime profession.

Notifications

October 3, 2025 - 12:40 UTC

Resolution of the procedures for requesting a change of shift and group corresponding to the degrees taught at the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering (nautical, machinery and naval radioelectronics section) for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Sep 29, 2025 - 08:02 UTC

Resolution of the Director of the EPSI resolving the applications for Part-Time Enrollment in the Degrees in Nautical Science and Maritime Transport and in Marine Technologies corresponding to the academic year 2025/2026
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General information

Title Description

The Degree in Nautical Studies and Maritime Transport qualifies for the professional title of Nautical Officer (2nd Class Pilot of the Merchant Navy), a title regulated nationally and internationally by the International Maritime Organization in its STCW code in the Nautical section A-II/2.

Once the student has graduated in Nautical Science and Maritime Transport, he or she will have direct access to the Master's Degree linked to the Profession of Merchant Marine Captain (Annex V Resolution of the University Council, January 20, 2016), implemented in 2021.

There are no specific entrance tests, however, it is necessary (to practice the profession) to pass a medical examination (see articles 5 to 19 of RD 973/2009, of June 12 - BOE July 2).

Addressed to

The Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science and Maritime Transport is included in the Engineering and Architecture Branch of University Studies, and is therefore primarily designed to accommodate graduates of the Baccalaureate in Science and Technology, as well as those enrolled in the corresponding Higher Vocational Training Courses related to the degree.

Regulated profession

Career opportunities

Academic title + 12 months of embarkation + proof of suitability for obtaining the professional title of the Merchant Navy will allow you to practice:

  • Second or first officer pilot of the merchant navy on merchant ships with limited power.
  • Upon completion of the "Master's Degree in Nautical and Maritime Transport Management": Obtaining the professional title of Merchant Navy Captain (+24 months) or First Officer (+12 months) on merchant vessels with a gross tonnage equal to or greater than 3,000.
  • Professionally carry out all activities related to their maritime profession.

Notifications

October 3, 2025 - 12:40 UTC

Resolution of the procedures for requesting a change of shift and group corresponding to the degrees taught at the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering (nautical, machinery and naval radioelectronics section) for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Sep 29, 2025 - 08:02 UTC

Resolution of the Director of the EPSI resolving the applications for Part-Time Enrollment in the Degrees in Nautical Science and Maritime Transport and in Marine Technologies corresponding to the academic year 2025/2026

June 16, 2025 - 08:15 UTC

Provisional Resolution, dated June 13, 2025, of the Director of the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering, which resolves the applications for admission due to change of university and/or Spanish or foreign university studies for the 2025-2026 academic year, extraordinary call for the Degrees in Nautical and Maritime Transport and Marine Technologies

April 28, 2025 - 09:37 UTC

On April 30th, the Nautical Library will be closed in the morning.

April 2, 2025 - 12:55 UTC

Final proposal for the allocation of places and waiting list for the Erasmus+ program for the degrees taught in the Nautical Section of the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering corresponding to the 2025-2026 academic year.
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