The second stop in Poland was made at the Gdynia Maritime University. Gdynia Maritime University is the largest state school of higher maritime education in Poland and one of the largest in Europe. Since 1920 the University has prepared graduates for officer positions on board merchant marine vessels and for positions ashore. The University’s four faculties offer degree in Navigation, Marine Engineering, Marine Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. At present Gdynia Maritime University provides studies for 8 000 students.