Over 11 thousand application submissions received during the admission drive in Ushakovka, 2025
In a notable development for the maritime education sector, the prestigious Admiral F.F. Ushakov State Maritime University in Southern Russia has witnessed a surge in applications for the 2025 admission campaign. The university, which is the only maritime university in the region, received a total of 10,934 applications, marking an increase of 4,000 applications compared to 2023.
The admission committee is currently working diligently to review the applications and make a resolution, which is expected soon. This resolution will allow successful applicants to join the university and become part of its large and friendly student body.
The increase in applications is not limited to specific specialties or regions. However, it is worth noting that "Information Security" and "Shipbuilding, Oceanotechnology, and System Technology of Marine Infrastructure Objects" have the highest ratios of applicants to available places, with 19 and 17 applicants per place, respectively.
In addition to the increased applications, the university has also seen an increase in the number of budget places. There were 827 budget places available in the university's branches and Maritime and Transport Colleges in 2025, which is 293 more than in 2023.
The 2025 admission campaign began on June 20, and the results were announced on August 8. Applicants were searching for their names in the lists of those admitted on a budget by August 6.
The university's applicants hail from various regions of Russia, including Krasnodar Krai, Rostov Oblast, Stavropol Krai, Sevastopol, and Crimea, as well as cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, Nakhodka, Yakutsk, Chelyabinsk, Samara, Bryansk, Nizhny Novgorod, Kaliningrad, and many others.
Despite the increase in applications and budget places, the specific details regarding the number of budget places for 2025 and trends compared to prior years are not publicly detailed in the provided results. For the most current and precise data, it is recommended to check official releases from the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation or the university’s official communications, which typically publish annual enrollment quotas and specialty popularity statistics.
The surge in applications for online education at the Admiral F.F. Ushakov State Maritime University extends beyond specific specialties or regions, indicating a growing interest in education-and-self-development via digital platforms. Prospective students are learning about the intricacies of Shipbuilding, Oceanotechnology, and System Technology of Marine Infrastructure Objects, as well as Information Security, through online modules, contributing to the competitive nature of these specialties.
