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Britain's naval academy is Dartmouth

Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth fills the naval-academy role, while degree status can affect an entrant's starting rank.

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Question

Does the United Kingdom have a naval academy comparable to the U.S. Naval Academy?

Short answer

Yes: Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth is the principal naval officer-training institution.

Notes

Dartmouth is the British institution comparable to the U.S. Naval Academy. Greenwich previously held a related role. A university degree is not an absolute prerequisite for becoming an officer, although it changes entry arrangements.