Post Graduate Programmes

ADMISSION TO POST-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that the School of Graduate Studies, RMU, is offering the under-listed programmes for the 2024/2025 Academic Year commencing in August 2024, leading to the award of Master’s Degrees.

MARITIME STUDIES PROGRAMMES

1. MASTER OF ARTS (M.A) PORTS & SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION [REGULAR AND WEEKEND OPTION]
2. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS [WEEKEND OPTION]

ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES

1. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING [WEEKEND OPTION]
2. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING [WEEKEND OPTION]
3. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING [WEEKEND OPTION]
4. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) SUBSEA ENGINEERING [WEEKEND OPTION]

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARITIME STUDIES PROGRAMMES

• A good First Degree with at least a Minimum of 2^nd Class Lower Division in any Social Science, Business Administration, Maritime Discipline or related disciplines from a recognized university.

or

• The highest-grade Certificate of Competency for unrestricted service as Master Mariner or Chief Engineer in the Merchant Navy.3

or

• The University may consider applicants who possess a 3^rd Class but with, at least, 2 years’ industry experience. Such applicants shall be considered subject to passing an entrance examination and interview.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES

The eligibility criteria for the M.Sc. Engineering programmes are as follows:

• A good first degree/equivalent in Marine/Mechanical /Civil /Naval /Offshore/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Petroleum/ Petrochemical/Chemical Engineering/ Engineering Based programmes with at least a 2^nd Class Lower Division from a recognized University.

or

• Applicants with B.Sc. in Physical Sciences will be considered if they have, at least, one (1) year relevant industry experience.

or

• Applicants with bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) of related fields with relevant offshore oil and gas experiences will also be considered on case-by-case basis. Applicants with slightly Lower qualifications may be considered if they can demonstrate they have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

or

• The University may consider applicants who possess a 3^rd Class but with, at least, 2 years’ industry experience Such applicants shall be considered subject to passing an entrance examination and interview.

International applicants are also required to provide proof of proficiency in English.

Key Advantages

1. Engineering Programmes are modules and run on weekends
2. Industry-led course work and research

• Entrepreneurial training for self-employment

1. On-campus 600kW solar farm used for lab work

SUPPORTING DOCUMENT

Applicants must attach the following supporting documents to the application:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. Personal Statement
3. Certified copies of Academic Certificates
4. Original Academic Transcripts
5. Two letters of Academic Recommendations
6. Copy of National ID Card

HOW TO APPLY

1. DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

All applicants for the 2024/2025 Academic Year admissions are required to make the appropriate payment of GH¢250.00 or $70.00 at the various sales centers for the RMU E-Voucher and use the Regional Maritime University [RMU] online (E- VOUCHER SERVICE) application procedure. 

Sale Centers

1. Regional Maritime University, Nungua – Accra, Cash Office
2. All Branches of the GCB Bank PLC
3. USSD short code *447*8#

1. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 

1. Log onto the admission portal https://admissions.rmu.edu.gh  OR https://admissions.rmu.ictonline.com   
2. Click on International Applications and follow the instructions displayed on the page for the completion of the form.
3. Applicants must print out application summary, and attach all relevant documents listed under the Supporting Documents above. These documents should be sent to the Dean, School of Graduate Studies.

The Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Regional Maritime University

Post Office Box GP 1115

Accra – Ghana

 For further information, please contact:                                                                            

Telephone Numbers      :           (+233 302) 968 108 /718227 /714070 / 719390 /712343 /712775

WhatsApp Lines         :           (+233) 202 473 349 / 205003366

E-mail Address              :           grads@rmu.edu.gh , marketing@rmu.edu.gh

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DEAN, SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES