The Ministry of Education of Ukraine has approved the 2026 USQE schedule for specialty
271 “Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport.”
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Exam dates:
β Bachelor’s degree:
- Main exam β May 19, 2026
- Retake β June 16, 2026
β Faculty of Professional Development:
- Main exam β May 21, 2026
- Retake β June 18, 2026
π In 2026, it has been agreed that the USQE can be taken abroadβin Chisinau and Varna.
πͺͺ The USQE is a mandatory exam for obtaining a diploma.
And most importantly, after passing it, you can receive your first working diploma without the CES test (as of 2025).
βοΈ Who is taking the exam:
β Navigation officers
β Engineers
β Electrical mechanics
π Exam format:
β 100 tests
β 4 multiple-choice answers
β 180 minutes
β 1 correct answer = 1 point
The exam is computer-based and monitored (Safe Exam Browser + video surveillance).
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