Gujarat Maritime University

What Gujarat Maritime University does

Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is a public state university established in 2019 by the Government of Gujarat through the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), headquartered in Gandhinagar, India. It is the first Indian university offering programs across the entire maritime value chain, delivering postgraduate and doctoral education in maritime law, international trade law, shipping management, port management, and logistics. Core academic offerings include a one-year LL.M. in Maritime Law, a one-year LL.M. in International Trade Law, a two-year MBA in Shipping & Logistics (modeled on Copenhagen Business School's Blue MBA), Ph.D. programs in Law and Management, and one-year Executive Development Programmes (EDPs) for working professionals.

GMU operates from a transitory campus at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) in Gandhinagar, with a permanent campus planned at GIFT City within India's first commercial maritime cluster. Its revenue model is tuition-based, with annual fees ranging from approximately Rs. 1.17 lakh (EDP Maritime Law) to Rs. 2.62 lakh (LL.M. with hostel) per student, supplemented by Gujarat state government funding through the GMB promoter. The go-to-market is event-driven: admissions via national test scores (CMAT/CAT/MAT), GMU's own remotely proctored entrance examination, personal interviews, and the ACPC state quota for Gujarat-domicile candidates. Distribution is digital-first through the official website and online application portal, supported by open houses, webinars, conferences, and industry events.

Beyond teaching, GMU operates nine specialized Centres of Excellence spanning maritime security, environmental law, labour law, dispute resolution, international trade law, logistics, economy, innovation & entrepreneurship, and community wellness, plus the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC) for dispute resolution. Strategic alliances with Erasmus University Rotterdam, STC International, Copenhagen Business School, Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center, and the National Maritime Foundation underpin curriculum design and international exposure. The university holds UGC Section 2(f) recognition, lists 3,000+ students, reports 100% placement for MBA cohorts (median package INR 4.5–5.5 LPA; max 13 LPA), and held its first convocation in 2025 with its inaugural alumni meet in 2026.

Name

Gujarat Maritime University

Legal name

Gujarat Maritime University

Website

https://gmu.edu.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gujarat Maritime University is a public state university established in 2019 in Gandhinagar, India, offering postgraduate and doctoral programs in maritime law, shipping management, international trade law, and logistics, with GIMAC arbitration services and international academic partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Maritime Studies

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD)

Keywords

• Maritime education
• Maritime law programs
• Shipping management courses
• Maritime research centers
• Executive maritime training

Headquarters

HQ city

Gandhinagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Programs - LL.M. Programs: One-year postgraduate law programs in Maritime Law and International Trade Law. Revenue generated through tuition fees, admission fees, infrastructural maintenance fees, examination fees, and academic facility fees.
2. Academic Programs - MBA in Shipping & Logistics: Two-year MBA program in Maritime Management with specializations in Shipping & Logistics and Port Management. Revenue from semester-based tuition fees.
3. Executive Development Programs (EDP): One-year executive diploma programs in Maritime Law and Maritime Management designed for working professionals. Revenue from tuition and program fees.
4. Ph.D. Programs: Doctoral programs in Law and Management with semester fees and thesis evaluation fees. Both full-time and part-time enrollment options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is a public maritime university established by the Government of Gujarat that delivers specialized higher education in maritime law, shipping management, port management, and international trade law. It offers postgraduate degree programs (LL.M. in Maritime Law and International Trade Law, MBA in Shipping & Logistics), doctoral programs (Ph.D. in Law and Management), one-year Executive Development Programmes for working professionals, and runs the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC) for maritime dispute resolution.

Product overview

Gujarat Maritime University is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of maritime-focused academic programs. The core offerings include undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs (MBA in Shipping & Logistics, LL.M. in Maritime Law and International Trade Law, Ph.D. programs in Law and Management) and Executive Development Programmes (EDPs) in Maritime Law and Maritime Management. These are complemented by specialized research centres covering maritime security, environmental law, labour law, dispute resolution, and international trade law. The university also operates the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC) and publishes the GMU Journal of Maritime Research. The programs are delivered through the School of Maritime Law, Policy & Administration and the School of Maritime Management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA in Shipping & Logistics Two-year postgraduate MBA program with specializations in Shipping & Logistics and Port Management, designed for graduates from any discipline seeking careers in maritime business, shipping companies, logistics firms, and port operations.
• LL.M. in Maritime Law

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement rate for MBA batches with median package of INR 4.5-5.5 LPA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Antwerp/Flanders Port Training CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Training collaboration to enhance maritime education and provide international exposure to GMU students in port operations and logistics.
• National Maritime FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020MoU signed for collaborative webinars and knowledge sharing on maritime security, shipping, and policy topics. Conducted joint webinars including 'Ensuring Secure Seas: Indian Maritime Security Strategy' and 'Military Maritime Security: Implications on Indian Mercantile Maritime Trade'.
• Copenhagen Business School (CBS Executive)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CBS Executive is a wing of Copenhagen Business School offering the world-renowned CBS Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (Blue MBA). GMU's MBA in Shipping & Logistics has been modeled on the lines of the Blue MBA, making it the first-of-its-kind offering in India.
• Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus UPT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2019Erasmus UPT is a center of expertise founded by Erasmus University Rotterdam focusing on urban, port and transport economy. GMU collaborates with Erasmus UPT and STC International from Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe to develop and deliver varied educational services including short courses for maritime professionals. The cooperation has potential to grow towards a full knowledge partnership enabling crossovers of high-end maritime and port logistics knowledge.
• STC InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2019STC International is a member of STC Group providing education, training courses, technical assistance and research for Maritime & Offshore, Ports & Terminals, Transport & Logistics sectors. Collaboration with GMU to deliver executive development programs and share international best practices in maritime education.
• Port of Rotterdam InternationalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe cooperation between GMU and Rotterdam maritime institutions is strongly endorsed by Port of Rotterdam International, adding credibility and industry alignment to the programs.
• ISWAN (International Seafarers' Welfare Assistance Network)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational maritime welfare organization collaborating with GMU for seafarer welfare education and research initiatives.
• Indian National Shipowners Association (INSA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing shipowners providing industry perspective and potential recruitment for GMU graduates.
• Gujarat Maritime BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMB is the promoting organization of GMU, established in 1982 with vision to harness potential of Gujarat ports for domestic and international trade. GMB provides institutional support, governance oversight, and industry connections to the university.
• Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMU operates from GNLU campus as transitory arrangement until permanent campus is established. Shared infrastructure includes library resources, academic facilities, and administrative services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AMET University: AMET University is a Chennai-based deemed university focused on maritime education, including marine engineering, nautical science, and maritime management. It is the most direct Indian competitor to GMU in maritime higher education and serves a similar student segment.
• Tolani Maritime Institute: Tolani Maritime Institute is one of India's oldest private maritime training institutes offering pre-sea and post-sea maritime training. It competes with GMU for India's maritime talent pipeline, though it is more technically/seamanship-focused while GMU is law-and-management-focused.
• IMO International Maritime Law Institute: IMLI, based in Malta, is a specialized institute offering LL.M. programs in international maritime law. It is a direct peer to GMU's LL.M. in Maritime Law and International Trade Law and serves a globally comparable postgraduate student segment.
• International Maritime Institute: IMI is a private maritime training institute in Greater Noida offering marine engineering, nautical science, and maritime business programs. It targets a similar Indian maritime student pool as GMU, with overlapping emphasis on shipping and logistics management education.
• Gujarat National Law University: GNLU is a leading Indian national law university located in Gandhinagar and currently hosts GMU on its campus as a transitory arrangement. While GNLU is a partner rather than a competitor, it is a comparable peer in the Indian postgraduate legal education market.

Broad incumbents

• Korea Maritime and Ocean University: KMOU is a major South Korean national university offering comprehensive maritime education across engineering, navigation, and maritime management. It represents the established Asian maritime-university model GMU aspires to as India develops its maritime cluster.
• Lloyd's Maritime Academy: Lloyd's Maritime Academy provides professional development and executive programs for shipping industry professionals globally. It is a peer to GMU's Executive Development Programmes (EDP) in Maritime Law and Maritime Management.
• World Maritime University: World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden, founded by the IMO, is the global benchmark for maritime higher education and research. WMU is the international institution GMU benchmarks itself against and whose recognition it seeks in the Indian market.

Regional players

• Singapore Maritime Academy: Singapore Maritime Academy, part of Singapore Polytechnic, provides maritime and offshore engineering education in Southeast Asia. It serves a comparable function to GMU in its region—producing maritime talent for a major Asian maritime hub.
• Dalian Maritime University: Dalian Maritime University is one of China's flagship maritime universities and a key international peer. It competes with GMU for global maritime talent and offers a comparable mix of maritime law, management, and technical programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=xum2DEwhgGs
• Xx.com/GMU_GANDHINAGAR
• Facebookfacebook.com/GMUGANDHINAGAR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gmugandhinagar

Compliance2 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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