2018 / 2019 Admission For Regional Maritime University is Ongoing

2018 / 2019 Admission For Regional Maritime University is Ongoing

REGIONAL MARITIME UNIVERSITY

ACCRA,GHANA

[Admissions website address: http: //www.rmu.edu.gh/admissions]

JANUARY 2017 ADMISSIONS

SPECIAL DISCOUNTfor ALL applicants who enroll by 16^thDecember, 2016 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the followingprogrammesfor the2016/2017Academic Year commencing inJANUARY 2017.

A.         UNDERGRADUATE 4-YEAR B.Sc. PROGRAMMES

1. 1. B.Sc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING (REGULAR/WEEK-END)
   2. B.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE (REGULAR/WEEK-END)
   3. B.Sc. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (WEEK-END)
   4. B.Sc. PORTS AND SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION (REGULAR/WEEK-END)
   5. B.Sc. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (REGULAR/WEEK-END)
   6. B.Sc. NAUTICAL SCIENCE
   7. B.Sc. MARINE ENGINEERING

 

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

(i.)   B.Sc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING/B.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE/B.Sc. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING /B.Sc. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING/B.Sc. NAUTICAL SCIENCE/B.Sc. MARINE ENGINEERING

• WASSCE/SSSCE/NECOholders: Applicants must have credits (A1-C6/ A-D) in the followingThree (3) CoreSubjects:English,Mathematicsand Integrated Scienceplus credits (A1-C6) inthree electiveSubjects which must include Physics and Elective Mathematics with an aggregate score of24 on the SSSCE Scale or 36 on the WASSCE scale or better.

Or

• General Certificate ofEducation(GCE) Holders: Applicants must have credits in at least five G.C.E ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least three Advanced Level passes in relevant subjects one of which must be Mathematics.

Or

• Other Qualifications:  Other qualifications including International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum note of 10/20 in each of the relevant subjects, IGCSE with a minimum of Grade C, American Grades 12, FTC, City & Guilds, Technician Part 3 and Advanced Technician Diploma, etc. in relevant subjects which are equivalent to the SSSCE/WASSCE or the GCE will be considered.

Or

• HND Holders:     HND holders in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2^ndClass Lower Division from recognized Tertiary Institutions. Applicants must have at least two (2) years post-qualification working experience.

 

NOTE: i. Candidates for Nautical Science and Marine Engineering must equally meet the conditions for Cadetship trainingprogramme.

              ii.   The University will arrange for vessels/ships for students internship/practical training.

 

(ii.)    B.Sc. PORT AND SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION

 

• WASSCE/SSSCE/NECOholders: Applicants must have credits (A1-C6/ A-D) in the followingThree (3) CoreSubjects:English, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studiesplus credits (A1-C6) in anythree (3) elective subjects with an aggregate score of24 on the SSSCE Scale or 36 on the WASSCE scale or better.

Or

• General Certificate ofEducation(GCE)holders: Applicants must have credits in at least five G.C.E ‘O’ Level subjects (including English Language and Mathematics plus at least three passes at Advanced Level.

Or

• AdvancedBusinessCertificate Examination (ABCE)Applicants must have full Diploma Certificate in ABCE. In addition, applicants must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the GeneralBusinessCertificate Examination (GBCE) or SSSCE or WASSCE or NECO.

Or

• Other Qualifications:  Other qualifications including International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum note of 10/20 in each of the relevant subjects, IGCSE with a minimum of grade C, American Grades 12 etc. which are equivalent to WASSCE/SSSCE/NECO or GCE will be considered.

 

(iii)       MATURE STUDENTS’ ENTRY ROUTE (ALL PROGRAMMES)

Applicants must be at least 25 years old, and would have to show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

1. Applicant must also pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the University in (English Language, Mathematics andAptitude Test).

 

NOTE: The Mature Examinations will be held on Saturday, 10^thDecember, 2016

 

B.       DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1. DIPLOMA IN PORT AND SHIPPING MANAGEMENT
2. DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (REGULAR/WEEKEND)
3. DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE
4. DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING

 

 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

            (i)         DIPLOMA IN PORT AND SHIPPING MANAGEMENT

• Applicants must have six [6] passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics and a minimum of C6 in three (3) passes in any elective subjects.

or

• G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Credit in five [5] subjects (including Mathematics & English Language), plus G.C.E. ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) subjects.

or

• GBCE Candidates:credit passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus two (2) relevant elective subjects.

 

(ii)        DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING/NAUTICAL SCIENCE AND MARINE ENGINEERING

• SSSCE/WASSCE/NECO: Applicants must have six [6] passes (A1-D7) in all subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and a minimum of C6 in three (3) passes in relevant subjects (e.g. Elective Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Electricity, Geography etc).

or

• General Certificate of Education (GCE)Holders: Applicant must have credits in at least five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematicsplusat least two (2) Advanced Level passes in relevant subjects.  (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Metal Work, Applied Electricity etc).

            or

• Other Qualifications:  Other qualifications including International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum note of 10/20 in each of the relevant subjects, IGCSE with a minimum of Grade C, American Grades 12, FTC, City and Guilds, Technician Part II and Advanced Technician Diploma, etc .in relevant subjects which are equivalent to the SSSCE/WASSCE/NECO or the GCE will be considered.

 

Target Group:  Diploma in Marine Engineering and Nautical Science programmes are ideal for those interested in developing Professional Careers in the Merchant Marine and Oil & Gas Industry.

 

C.       MARINE ENGINE MECHANIC (ONE SEMESTER PROGRAMME)

Entry Requirements: Middle School Leaving Certificate/Basic EducationCertificate (JHS), SSSCE, WASSCE G.C.E. ‘O’ Level or equivalent.

 

NOTE:  

i. All candidates must satisfy specific Departmental requirements in addition to the general requirements. 

 ii. Final Admission onto all programmes is based on successful completion of physical and medical examinations at the Regional Maritime University Sick Bay.

 

[I]       DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

All applicants for the 2016/2017 Academic Year admissions are required to use the Regional Maritime University [RMU] online application portal.  The procedure for the online application process is as follows:

 

[a]       Make appropriate payment as indicated below at the varioussalescenters for the RMU

E-Voucher:

• B.Sc. Programmes:                               GH¢150.00 or $50.00
• Diploma/Marine Engine Mechanic:      GH¢120.00or $40.00

 

Sale Centers

[i]         Regional Maritime University, Nungua – Accra, Cash Office

[ii]        All Branches of theGhanaCommercial Bank

[iii]       All Branches of Ecobank [foreign and local]

 

[b]        TheE-Vouchercontains thePinandSerial Numberrequired in completing the online form.

[c]        Access the online form by visiting the University’s online admissions portal atwww.rmu.edu.gh/admissions for details on completion, submission etc.

[i]        The application documents as specified in [g] above should be addressed to:

The Academic Registrar

Regional Maritime University

Post Office Box GP 1115

Accra – Ghana

 

[II]    INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 

[a]        Log onto the admission portal : www.rmu.edu.gh/admissions

[b]        Click on International Applications and follow the instructions displayed on the page for the completion of the form.

[c]        Applicants must print outapplication summary;attachtranscripts,certificatesand all otherrelevant documents.  These documents should be sent to theAcademicRegistrar.

CLOSING DATE

The closing dates for submission of applications are2^ndDecember, 2016for Matured Applicants and 9^thDecember, 2016for Regular and Weekend applicants.  Candidates should note thatno applications will be accepted after the deadline.  Matured Entrance Examinations would be held on Saturday, 10^thDecember, 2016

For further information, please contact:                                                                            

Telephone Numbers         :+233 302 714070 / 712343 / 712775

Fax Numbers                    : +233 302 714070 / 712047

E-mail Address                 :admission@rmu.edu.gh 

 

  

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UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR