Hellenic Naval Academy

Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2012

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The Hellenic Naval Academy ( “School of Naval Cadets”) is a military academy with university status and has the responsibility to educate and suitably train competent Naval Officers for the Hellenic Naval Academy. Its full name is Hellenic Naval Cadets Academy and was founded in 1845. The academy is one of the oldest educational institutions in Greece.

The academy educates Deck and Engineering Naval cadets. Hellenic Naval Academy may also educate Supply Officer cadets as well as Coast Guard Officer cadets. Foreign nationals are also accepted to study as naval cadets in the academy.

The academy has a long history in naval education. Its presence is closely associated with the foundation and evolution of the Hellenic Navy, covering a period of 150 years of educational work. The Academy was founded in 1845 as a naval training school on board the HN corvette Loudovikos. For 50 years, Hellenic Naval Academy operated unofficially on board various combat ships, stabilizing its position and improving its work. In 1884, the academy was officially reorganized by the Greek State and new facilities were built to house its operations. At the time, the academy’s quarters were on board the HN corvette Hellas.

Greek nationals are admitted to the Hellenic Naval Academy following both: successful participation to the preliminary examination that includes gymnastics, physical and psychological tests and, successful participation to the annual national examinations, operated by the Ministry of Education. The number of admissions is decided by the Ministry of Defence, which issues an annual call for applications and always according to the Navy needs.