Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping

Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping is one of the oldest and one
of the most popular higher educational institutions in the country. The university is located in the sea
capital of Russia - St. Petersburg. In this city the Russian fleet was founded, famous traditions were
created and the history of Russian navigation began.

2 December 1809 is considered the date of the University foundation. The University changed its
name for several times throughout its long 200 years history, a number of the merges with various
institutions of higher education also took place during that time. The latest merge was in 2012 with the
Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy. The Academy, which had taken its roots in the Seafaring
classes of the River Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg that, in its turn, was founded in 1876. The honor of
being named after the famed Russian admiral S.O. Makarov was granted on 24 March 1949.

Nowadays Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping is considered to be
the oldest and the largest center of the shipping industry personnel education and training in the
Russian Federation, providing education and training for maritime as well as inland water operators of
the shipping industry.

The university incorporates 4 Institutes, 76 Research Chairs, College of Admiral Makarov SUMIS,
as well as 8 branches, located in the coastal cities and regional centers of Russia close to the largest
rivers. The Head educational institution of Admiral Makarov SUMIS is located in Saint-Petersburg and
comprises 7 campuses.

The University owns 16 ships of various modifications: 4 ships, 11 yachts and the legendary,
fastest sailing ship on the planet "MIR" - the sea symbol of St. Petersburg. They all are platforms for
students’ practice.

Annually at the University simultaneously study over 13,000 students, of which 9 000 are the
students of the Head University. Also, 20 000 students are being trained through the Professional
Development Programs.

The academic and professorial staff of the University take their active part in the activity of
international organizations: International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Institute of Marine
Engineers (IMAREST), the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), Sail Training
International (STI) and others.

There are very few places today in the maritime community, where there isn’t a graduate of the
University on board ship or ashore. The Graduation Degree of Admiral Makarov SUMIS is valid and
accepted all over the world. Our graduates are demanded and welcomed for employment by the leading
shipping companies worldwide.

Such a demand for the graduates of Admiral Makarov SUMIS is, to some extent, due to the fact
that in addition to the state educational standard of the Russian Federation, the University meets the
requirements of international maritime conventions (for instance STCW, etc.). In addition to all the
essential Russian accreditations, Admiral Makarov SUMIS is accredited by many foreign and
international organizations. Thus, Russian as well as foreign shipping companies are aware that the
education, the Graduation Degree and the certificates by Admiral Makarov SUMIS are in full compliance
with the international standards.

The need for professional personnel in the field of sea and river transport in the international
labor market continues to grow steadily from year to year. The construction of new and reconstruction
of existing ports is supported by state development programs. This allows graduates to have guaranteed
job opportunities. With the diploma of Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland
Shipping you will always feel your importance and advantage in the labor market.
Answer the questions on the text:

1. What is the full name of the University?

2. How old is the university?
3. When was it honored being named after Admiral Makarov?
4. What are the structural units of the university?
5. Where do the students have practical training?
6. How many student study at the university?
7. Which international organizations cooperate with the University?
8. Where are the university graduates employed?
9. Why are the university graduates in high demand in the labor market?
10. What allows the university graduates to have guaranteed job opportunities?