Prof. Dr. Cüneyt EZGİ

Dear Students and Visitors,
Welcome to Piri Reis University Maritime Faculty!
As Piri Reis University Maritime Faculty, we are proud to be one of the leading educational institutions in the field of maritime in Turkey. Our faculty, named after the great Turkish sailor Piri Reis, is committed to excellence in maritime education at both national and international levels. The 100% English-taught programs we offer are recognized by major maritime authorities, including the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and Turkey’s maritime authorities.
One of the defining features of our training is the hands-on, experiential learning opportunities provided by our advanced simulator technology. Our faculty, consisting of professionals with an average of 11 years of maritime experience, ensures that students acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge of real-life maritime operations. This combination allows us to comprehensively prepare our students for successful careers in the global maritime industry.
Maritime Faculty hosts two main departments: Naval Engineering and Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering. Our programs are designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and international certifications and prepare them for success as competent professionals in the maritime industry. With our scientific research and innovative teaching approach, we constantly contribute to shaping the future of the maritime industry with each of our graduates.
The values ​​of our faculty are based on academic freedom, scientific research, environmental awareness, respect for maritime traditions and commitment to lifelong learning. In line with Ataturk’s fundamental values ​​of the Republic of Türkiye, we defend the principle of equal respect for all individuals regardless of gender, religion, language, race and nationality.
Our mission is to provide world-class education and prepare our students to join the global workforce under the best possible conditions. We are committed to contributing to our country’s growth and competitiveness through research and development, while constantly improving our processes focused on transparency and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
We invite you to explore our faculty and join us on our journey towards maritime excellence.