MSc Sustainable Blue Economy

Accredited!
The Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (ΕΘΑΑΕ) has accredited the MSc Sustainable Blue Economy of the Department of Maritime Studies Τμήμα Ναυτιλιακών Σπουδών Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς, University of Piraeus - Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώςersity of Piraeus.
The accreditation pertains to the quality of the programme’s educational processes and structures and is valid for the 2026–2031 period.
For us, this is a moment of genuine joy and pride. It is also the outcome of a carefully designed quality policy: delivering educational outcomes that lie at the heart of our academic vision, consistently monitoring and improving our performance, engaging professors with substantial academic and professional expertise, and developing a graduate programme that seeks to remain both policy-relevant and academically innovative.
This accreditation did not take place in an institutional vacuum. The programme builds on the long-standing contribution of the Department of Maritime Studies to shipping and the blue economy, as well as on the broader strategy and quality culture of the University of Piraeus, which encourages academic excellence and meaningful engagement with stakeholders — first and foremost our students.
Ultimately, it is for our students that this accreditation matters most. It is a recognition of our commitment to their educational needs and aspirations, and a pledge that we will continue to support their academic and professional journey in the years to come.

Educational Trip to New York | Day #1

As part of a joint educational visit with the M.Sc. in Marine Science & Technology Management and the Department of Maritime Studies Τμήμα Ναυτιλιακών Σπουδών Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς-, our students attended the 20th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum (March 9, 2026), one of the leading global gatherings of maritime stakeholders.

The Forum offered a valuable opportunity to engage directly with investors, shipowners, financiers, policymakers and senior industry professionals, reflecting our commitment to combining rigorous academic training with meaningful exposure to real-world decision-making.

Discussions on sustainable shipping were central, highlighting the interplay between risk–return considerations and long-term development priorities. Participation in such forums allows students to gain first-hand insight into the challenges shaping the future of the sustainable blue economy.

We are grateful to Capital Linkfor their warm hospitality and for hosting such an impactful platform for policy-oriented discussion.

Ioannis Lagoudis
Ioannis Theotokas

Call for applications for MSc Sustainable Blue Economy

Would you like to shape maritime sustainability?
Then, join us!

Applications open at: https://maritime-unipi.gr/spoudes/metaptychiakes-spoudes/msc-sustainable-blue-economy/call-for-applications/

Last Monday, October 6 2025, we hosted the Welcome Ceremony for our incoming students of the 2025-2026 academic year. The Ceremony took place at the Ceremony Hall of the University of Piraeus - Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώςof Piraeus.
Welcome addresses were delivered by the Director of the MSc Programme Professor Andreas Andrikopoulos, the Head of the Department of Maritime Studies-University of Piraeus of Maritime Studies - University of Piraeus Professor IoannisTheotokas, Professor Emeritus Vasileios Tselentis, Professor Maria BOILE, Assistant Professor Stefanos Chatzinikolaou and Assistant Professor Anastasia Christodoulou.
Furthermore, the Welcome Ceremony included a panel discussion titled "Sustainable shipping: Key challenges and the road ahead" with the Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Consultant and Auditor Dr Spyridoula Maltezou, Dimitra Louizou of Wärtsilä and Epameinondas Chandros of Grant Thornton Greece. The discussion was moderated by Assistant Professor Anastasia Christodoulou and highlighted the challenges facing the shipping industry in the domain of sustainability with respect to technology, policy design, reporting practices and the role of university education.

We thank all participants for their contribution and wish our students a rewarding and inspiring academic year!

Deadline Extended! Apply Now for the MSc in Sustainable Blue Economy!

We’re excited to announce that the application deadline for the MSc in Sustainable Blue Economy has been extended! This is your opportunity to join a cutting-edge postgraduate program that equips future leaders with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable change in ocean-based sectors.

New deadline: September 15, 2025
Learn more and apply:
📧 [email protected]
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Our Director presenting at SIGA2 Conference at University of
Antwerp.
Prof. Andreas Andrikopoulos, Director of our MSc in Sustainable
Blue Economy, sharing his research titled "Risk, return and impact: Sustainability Reporting in the Shipping Industry".
Want to learn more from the experts in our program?
Applications open
https://maritime-unipi.gr/spoudes/metaptychiakes-spoudes/msc
-sustainable-blue-economy/call-for-applications/