The Ministry of Education of Ukraine has approved the 2026 USQE schedule for specialty
271 “Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport.”
📅 Exam dates:
— Bachelor’s degree:
- Main exam — May 19, 2026
- Retake — June 16, 2026
— Faculty of Professional Development:
- Main exam — May 21, 2026
- Retake — June 18, 2026
🌍 In 2026, it has been agreed that the USQE can be taken abroad—in Chisinau and Varna.
🪪 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).
⚓️ Who is taking the exam:
— Navigation officers
— Engineers
— Electrical mechanics
📝 Exam format:
— 100 tests
— 4 multiple-choice answers
— 180 minutes
— 1 correct answer = 1 point
The exam is computer-based and monitored (Safe Exam Browser + video surveillance).
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