University Royal Naval Units (URNU), under the command of Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC), are here to give university students a broader understanding of Royal Navy life. They offer you the chance to gain transferable skills, from public speaking to organisation, by exposing you to leadership and management opportunities.
Bases and Stations
University Royal Naval Units (URNU)
Contact us to register your interest in a URNU
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What's in it for me?
- Joining an URNU is your opportunity to experience military life without any commitment.
- You’ll meet likeminded people and build friendships that could last a lifetime.
- You’ll have the opportunity to deploy on a Royal Navy warship, participating in exercises designed to develop your communication, leadership and management skills.
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Training and Experience
As an URNU member, you will:
- Get paid to be involved
- Gain Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualifications
- Travel to new places, all over the world