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Standing by the sea, thriving through the maritime heritage, and striving for maritime excellence, Guangzhou Maritime University (GMU) is the only maritime undergraduate institution in South China recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It holds the distinction of being the first university in South China selected for the national ‘Transportation Power’ pilot initiative. Additionally, GMU has been honored as: Guangdong’s Inaugural Civilized Campus, Guangdong Green Campus, a ‘Strengthening Distinctive Features’ institution under Guangdong’s‘Peak, Plateau and Highland Plan’, and Master’s Degree Granting Candidate Institution. 

The university currently operates two campuses, Huangpu and Pazhou, situated at the origin of the Maritime Silk Road: the historic Fuxu Ancient Port (Huangpu District) and Huangpu Ancient Port (Haizhu District), respectively. In 2021, Guangzhou initiated the accelerated establishment of Guangzhou Jiaotong University. In 2024, GMU further clarified its strategy of using the ‘dual engines’ of building a high-level application-oriented university and preparing for the establishment of Guangzhou Jiaotong University to drive its development. This marks the opening of a new chapter in its pursuit of high-quality development.

GMU adheres to an open approach, deeply integrating into the global higher education system. It
implements a two-way strategy of ‘going global’ and ‘bringing in’, expanding high-level
international academic exchanges and educational and research collaborations. GMU has
established close partnerships with over 30 renowned institutions worldwide, including: -University of Technology Sydney (Australia)
-Curtin University (Australia)
-State University of New York Maritime College (USA)
-University of Strathclyde (UK)
-Cardiff University (UK)
-Swansea University (UK)
-Università per Stranieri di Perugia (Italy)
Practical cooperation spans joint research, faculty and student exchanges, and curriculum co-development, forming an internationalized education framework characterized by ‘distinctive features, complementary strengths, internal-external synergy, and diversified collaboration’.