Korea Maritime University

Name

Korea Maritime University

Legal name

국립한국해양대학교

Website

http://www.hhu.ac.kr/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Short description

National Korea Maritime University (국립한국해양대학교) is a government-funded South Korean university delivering undergraduate and graduate programs in maritime studies, marine sciences, navigation, shipping management, and ocean engineering.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations (EDAOANAB), Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD), Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Test Facilities (IMAJABAN)

Keywords

• Maritime education
• Marine sciences
• Ocean engineering
• Shipping management
• Navigation studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Busan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Korea Maritime University provides higher education degree programs (undergraduate and graduate) in maritime studies, marine sciences, navigation, shipping management, and ocean engineering. The institution also offers professional maritime training through ship simulation labs and marine training centers, along with research capabilities in marine sciences and ocean technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs in Maritime and Marine Sciences Undergraduate academic degree programs covering maritime studies, marine sciences, navigation, shipping management, and ocean engineering for prospective students in South Korea seeking careers in the maritime industry.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Direct peers

• Shanghai Maritime University: One of China's leading maritime universities offering programmes in nautical science, marine engineering, shipping management, and ocean engineering; comparable as a national-level maritime higher education institution serving a major Asian maritime economy.
• SUNY Maritime College: A US public maritime college within the State University of New York system offering marine engineering, naval architecture, maritime transportation, and maritime business programmes; comparable as a state-funded maritime institution with on-campus regimented training.
• World Maritime University: An international maritime university established by the International Maritime Organization in Malmö, Sweden, offering postgraduate maritime education and specialisations across navigation, marine engineering, maritime safety, and shipping management — directly comparable in mission and curriculum focus.
• Australian Maritime College (University of Tasmania): Australia's national centre for maritime education and training, integrating seafarer training, marine engineering, and maritime logistics within a public university; comparable as a government-affiliated maritime higher education provider with strong simulation and industry partnerships.
• Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific: A Philippine maritime academy delivering deck and engine officer training built around a structured sea-service model; comparable as a dedicated maritime higher education institution focused on producing merchant marine officers.
• Dalian Maritime University: Another Chinese national maritime university with comprehensive navigation, marine engineering, and maritime law programmes, recognised by international maritime authorities; directly comparable as a state-backed maritime education institution in Asia.
• California State University Maritime Academy: A US public maritime academy delivering degrees in marine transportation, mechanical engineering, and maritime business; comparable as a state-funded maritime institution focused on producing licensed maritime officers.
• Maritime State University named after admiral G.I. Nevelskoy: A Russian state maritime higher education institution providing training across navigation, marine engineering, and shipping operations; comparable as a national-level maritime university with practical seafaring and shore-side industry focus.
• Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology: Japan's national maritime university offering degrees in maritime systems, marine resource and environmental science, and food and resource economics; comparable as a government-affiliated maritime institution in a neighbouring Northeast Asian country.

Regional players

• Singapore Polytechnic Maritime Studies: Singapore-based polytechnic providing maritime studies and STCW-aligned training programmes for Southeast Asian seafarers; comparable as a regional maritime training provider rather than a direct university competitor, but relevant for the Asian maritime talent market.

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Investors

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