The Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (formerly “Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique”) or ENIDH is a college of higher education dedicated to nautical studies, situated in Paço de Arcos, Oeiras, in the Portuguese district of Lisbon. Literally, the Prince Henry Nautical School, it was named for the Portuguese prince Henry the Navigator. It is the Portuguese maritime college and specializes in maritime studies.
Higher education programmes
ENIDH offers the following degree programmes oriented for the training of future merchant marine officers:
- Licentiate and masters in Piloting (Deck officers’ programme)
- Licentiate and masters in Marine machines engineering (Engineering officers’ programme)
- Licentiate in Marine electro-technical engineering (Electro-technical officers’ programme)
The licentiate degrees (three years of study) in Piloting and Marine machines engineering give access, respectively, to the careers of deck officers and engineer officers of the merchant marine. The master’s degrees (two years of study after the licentiate degree) in Piloting and Marine machines engineering allow the promotion, respectively, to the ranks of first officer and captain and first engineer and chief engineer. The Marine electro-technical engineering programme prepares students for the position of electro-technical officer.
Besides the above programmes, ENIDH also offers the following specific degrees:
- Licentiate in Transport and logistics management
- Licentiate in Port management
Professional technical courses
In addition, professional technical (CTESP) courses include:
- Naval Mechanical Maintenance
- Naval Automation and Electronics
- Information Systems and Networks
- Refrigeration and Climate Control