Batumi Navigation Teaching University

Batumi Navigation Teaching University (BNTU) is an open society and education system, which based on institutional freedom principles is aimed at the following: Compliance with International Quality Standards, integration into international space and support of social, economic and cultural development of the region; Provision of equal conditions to receive education in a discrimination-free, democratic and fair environment, support of the realization of personal interests and potential, creation of preferable conditions for cultural, intellectual and personal development; Creation of safe and comfortable physical, social–emotional and cognitive environment oriented to each member of Batumi Navigation Teaching University community; Development of modern infrastructure; Implementation of educand support policy; Carrying out of educational activity (Bachelor’s, Master’s and vocational education programmes; training/retraining and professional development training-courses) under the Law of Georgia in the priority area of education –transportation (especially in the marine field), its operation and service, administration, management, etc., as well as in the areas corresponding to the public requirements and needs; High level of research component in the field of transportation (especially in the marine field); Training of competitive experts with state-of-the-art knowledge and effective practical skills in Georgia’s and internationaleducation and labor markets, the formation of motivation of fulfillment of personal, social and civil responsibilities, professional liabilities, observance of ethical standards, sharing of universal values, personal and professional development; Obtaining image of a leader in maritime education field internationally, in particular, the Black Sea and Caucasus region; Support of principles of continuous education, life-long learning, and academic freedom.