Batumi Navigation Teaching University (BNTU), founded in 1999 by deep sea captain Parmen Khvedelidze, is the first private maritime university in Georgia. It continues to enhance the quality of Georgian maritime education and secure a unique position for the country in the international maritime arena.

Today, BNTU is a competitive, high-tech, internationally recognized, well-known higher educational institution that provides quality, international and national employment market-oriented education and creation of new knowledge in the field.

Maritime-Engineering faculty, Business and Logistics faculty, vocational education department and international maritime training center are the main educational units of BNTU, providing training and retraining for students, vocational students, graduates and active seafarers.

Our advantage lies in an infrastructure corresponding to modern standards and the material and technical resources, necessary for the implementation of a high-quality educational process. Highly qualified staff with academic and practical experience are involved in the education process.

BNTU maintains strong collaborations with local and international institutions, industry organizations, research institutes and ship-owning companies. BNTU has been holding the ISO Quality Management System certificate for 22 years.

Mission

BNTU's mission is to provide lifelong high-quality education to master’s students/ students/vocational students that develops the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a successful career in the ever-changing local and international market in the field of trade, maritime and logistics.

By implementing academic/vocational/certification high-quality programmes and research projects, enhancing internationalization, student-centered learning, and creating a safe, modern academic environment, BNTU achieves a high level of graduate responsibility, discipline, integrity and leadership.

Vision

BNTU's vision is based on strategic objectives ensuring that BNTU remains a dynamic and forward-looking institution and a recognized brand in the industry that drives positive changes, supports institutional sustainability, operational efficiency and continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning.