International Cooperation
The Academy’s diploma is recognised in more than 170 countries. ADDA is a member of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), cooperates with universities in 11 countries, takes part in Erasmus+ and double degree programmes and admits international students.
- Diploma recognisedIn 170+ countries
- IAMU memberSince 2016
- Agreements (Jan–Jul 2026)5
- International students (2023/2024)43
How a partnership is built
Send a proposal
A university, organisation or company sends its proposal to the department, which works directly with foreign universities, research institutions, international bodies and foundations.
Department pageMeet and discuss
Areas of cooperation are discussed at an online meeting or during mutual visits.
Memorandum of understanding
A memorandum covering exchanges, joint programmes, research and events is signed.
Action plan
After the memorandum a concrete action plan is prepared — as agreed with Ukraine’s National Transport University in 2026, for example.
NewsImplementation
Student and staff exchanges, joint projects and conferences. Results are published in the Academy news.
International Cooperation News
Where to start
| You are | Start here |
|---|---|
| An ADDA student | Exchange and Erasmus+, Double degree programmes, a master’s degree abroad |
| A lecturer or researcher | Erasmus+ staff mobility and joint research — Exchange and Erasmus+, Grants and competitions |
| An international applicant | Admission of international students, English-taught programmes |
| An international student | Guide for international students |
| A foreign university, organisation or company | Academic partners, International Relations Department |
International recognition
From its first day the Academy has built its programmes around the requirements of the IMO’s STCW Convention; its core curricula were accepted by the IMO. ADDA is listed in the catalogue of the world maritime higher education system under number 012, and its diploma is recognised in more than 170 countries.
Memberships
- International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) — since 2016; the membership certificate was presented at the annual general assembly in Haiphong, Vietnam (news).
- Educational and Methodological Council of maritime universities of the CIS — based at the Admiral S. O. Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping (St Petersburg).
- Association of Universities of the Caspian States — active participant.
- Special Ships and Intelligent Systems International Alliance — initiated by Harbin Engineering University; ADDA became an institutional member in August 2026.
New agreements, 2026
| Date | Partner | Main areas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Feb 2026 | GN Group Corporation (Türkiye) | training on ships and in shipyards, courses, winter and summer schools, graduate recruitment (news) |
| 10.02.2026 | Piri Reis University (Türkiye) | strategic cooperation: academic exchange, joint programmes, research projects (news) |
| 18.05.2026 | Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (Türkiye) | mobility, double degrees, digitalisation, joint projects (news) |
| 21.05.2026 | Yıldız Technical University (Türkiye) | visiting lecturers at the Academy, joint supervision, summer and winter schools (news) |
| 03.07.2026 | National Transport University (Ukraine) | bachelor’s and master’s exchange, staff visits, joint research, short programmes (news) |
Cooperation under discussion
- Transport General Authority of Saudi Arabia — exchanges, double degrees, internships with Saudi companies (April 2026, news). A year earlier the two countries’ transport authorities signed a memorandum on mutual recognition of certificates under STCW regulation I/10.
- Türk Loydu — internships, training and grant projects; a draft memorandum has been prepared (news).
- Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) — digitalisation, upgrading laboratories and simulators, staff development (December 2025, news).
- TİKA — attracting students from Türkiye, links with Turkish universities, double degrees (October 2025, news).
- Harbin Engineering University (China) — a delegation visit and cooperation proposals (June 2026, news).
International Relations Department
International relations are handled by the Research and International Relations Department:
- bilateral and multilateral agreements with foreign universities, organisations and foundations;
- preparing international education and research projects;
- exchanges of lecturers, researchers, students, master’s and doctoral students;
- cooperation with foreign embassies and missions;
- liaison with the Ministry of Science and Education and the State Migration Service, residence-permit documents for international students;
- representing the Academy at international conferences and seminars, inviting foreign scholars.