Double Degree Programmes
A double degree gives the student diplomas from two universities. Since 2011 ADDA has trained seafarers on this model with Yessenov University in Kazakhstan; new programmes are under discussion with partners in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
- PartnerYessenov University, Aktau
- Model1 + 3 + 1 years
- DiplomasFrom 2 universities
- Since2011
Double degree with Yessenov University: the study path
Year 1 — in Aktau
The student takes the first year in Kazakhstan, at the partner university.
Years 2–4 — in Baku
The student studies at the Academy and completes sea training. After the final attestation ADDA awards its bachelor’s diploma.
Practical trainingYear 5 — back in Aktau
The student returns to the partner university and receives the second diploma.
How the model works
| Stage | Where | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Yessenov University (Aktau) | first year |
| Years 2–4 | ADDA (Baku) | ADDA bachelor’s diploma |
| Year 5 | Yessenov University | second diploma |
The study plans are aligned on the basis of both universities’ programmes; at ADDA they are approved by the Academic Council (2022, news).
History
- 2011 — the double degree agreement. By 2017 about 40 specialists (bachelor’s and master’s) had been trained for Kazakhstan (news).
- 2017 — an additional memorandum: student and staff mobility, joint research and publications (news).
- 2021 — a new “double degree education” agreement; 8 students came to the Academy in 2022/2023 (news).
- 2023 — second-year students (marine navigation and marine power plants) did their sea training on the “Sabit Orujov” ship (news).
New programmes under discussion
- Piri Reis University (Türkiye) — double degrees were among the priorities at the May 2026 meeting (news).
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (Türkiye) — the memorandum also covers double degrees (news).
- Transport General Authority of Saudi Arabia — double degrees and exchanges were discussed (April 2026, news).
- TİKA — double degree options for students from Türkiye were discussed (October 2025, news).
When a new programme is agreed, its conditions, specialities and application procedure will be published on this page.