World Maritime University Graduates Class of 2026
The Malmö-based institution celebrated its newest graduating class at an October 31 ceremony, drawing on a global alumni network of nearly 7,000 professionals.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in People
World Maritime University celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 on October 31 in Malmö, Sweden. The institution's global alumni network now reaches nearly 7,000 professionals across 173 countries and territories.
Why it matters
The ceremony adds another cohort to a maritime education network that spans a large share of the world's nations, reflecting the university's role in training professionals for the global shipping sector. Its alumni base offers a measure of how widely its graduates are placed across the international maritime industry.
World Maritime University's alumni network totals nearly 7,000 professionals across 173 countries and territories, while the Class of 2026 drew graduates from 171 countries. The source does not report the size of the graduating class itself.
The players
World Maritime University
World Maritime University is a United Nations-affiliated postgraduate institution in Malmö, Sweden, that trains professionals for the global maritime sector.
Arsenio Dominguez
Arsenio Dominguez is the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, the United Nations agency that regulates international shipping, and serves as Chancellor of WMU.
Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr.
Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. is the President of World Maritime University and a professor in maritime affairs.
Gerardo Borromeo
Gerardo Borromeo is the chief executive of Philippine Transmarine Carriers and chairs the WMU Executive Board.
The details
Graduates from 54 countries formed friendships during their studies, and the ceremony included welcome remarks, addresses by the WMU Chancellor, a Guest of Honour, a city representative, and the Student Council President. The Class of 2026 Student Council President delivered remarks on behalf of the graduating class.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: WMU celebrates the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony.
Market Landscape
World Maritime University operates under the International Maritime Organization, whose Secretary-General serves as its Chancellor. The graduation adds to a training pipeline that feeds professional staffing across the global shipping industry.
For prospective maritime professionals, WMU's alumni network of nearly 7,000 people across 173 countries offers a broad professional reference base. The graduation itself does not change tuition, admissions or program availability for applicants.
The takeaway
A university's alumni reach often reveals more about its influence than its enrollment figures do. For readers in maritime careers, WMU's global network is a reminder that the sector's professional ties extend well beyond any single port or company.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Maritime Logistics Professional.
