The following types of higher education are available in the Faroes Islands. The courses all correspond to similar courses in Denmark.
All departments carry out research and offer degree courses.
Successful completion of the three year course and approved sea-going service qualifies the candidate to become an officer in charge of an engineering watch, second engineer officer and chief engineer officer according to IMO regulations. Successful completion of the three-year course and approved seagoing service qualifies the candidate to become an officer in charge of a navigational watch, chief mate and master according to IMO regulations.