Admission Requirements

Admission for 2023/2024 Academic Year

Full Time Regular/Part Time Programmes

Global Maritime Academy (GMA) Nigeria, invites application from suitably qualified candidates, for admission into the Full Time Regular/Part Time Programmes of the Institute for the 2023/2024 academic year, which leads to the award of ND (National Diploma) and NVC (National Vocational Certificate).

For the ND (National Diploma), Full Time Regular Programme, the following courses are available:

  1. Shipping Management.
  2. Security Management & Technology.
  3. Marine Engineering Department.
  4. Maritime Transport.
  5. Welding and Fabrication Technology.
  6. Nautical Science.
  7. Computer Science. Learn more…

Duration of Full Time Programme:
The duration for Full Time ND programme is two (2) years of four (4) semesters while Pre-National Diploma is one (1) year of two (2) Semesters.

For the ND (National Diploma), Part Time Programme, the following courses are available:

  1. Shipping Management.
  2. Security Management & Technology.
  3. Maritime Transport

Duration of Part Time Programme
The duration for Part Time ND programme is two (2) years of six (6) semesters while Pre-National Diploma is one (1) year of two (2) Semesters.

For the NVC (National Vocational Certificate)the following programme is available:
Computer Studies
NOTE: Industrial Attachment is compulsory in all ND Students.

Entry Requirement for Full/Part Time Programmes
All prospective candidates for the ND and NVC programmes must possess at least:

WASC/GCE O-Level, SSCE or NECO with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and anyone of the following subjects: Geography, Commerce, Agricultural Science, Government, Biology, or Chemistry at not more than two sittings.

Entry requirement for Welding and Fabrication Technology
O level credits in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physic and Biology

Pre-ND candidates must have four O’level passes.

Method of Obtaining Application Form
Qualified candidate obtain Application form through the following methods:

  1. Students who are close to the SCHOOL can visit the SCHOOL Admission Office to Purchase Application Form.
  2. Students who are far from the SCHOOL but are close to a Sales Point listed below, can visit such SALES POINT, to Purchase Application Form.
  3. Students who are far from the SCHOOL and are not near any of the Sales Point listed below, can Purchase Application Form ONLINE.

Sales Points

AKWA IBOM STATE
30 Ebom Avenue
Abak, Akwa Ibom
08136062771

ASABA
SOCIETY FOR POSITIVE LIVING (SPL)
248 Nnebisi Road,
Opp. Wema Bank,
Asaba,
Delta State, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348034039143

or at

GMA ASABA LAISON OFFICE
No.1 Onwufuju Street,
Opposite Infant Jesus Academy,
Asaba,
Delta State, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348033603970, +2348189702310

GMA SALES POINT
Shop 2, No.1 Ereke Street,
Opposite Oshofisan/Libration City Church Street,
Ojodu Lagos,
Lagos State, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348023696433, +2348096571674

CALABAR CENTRE
Mr. Ben T. Olom,
Deputy Govornor’s Office,
Governor’s Office Extention,
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348035532952

CROSS RIVER STATE
7 NtuifamPauis Orji, Street Etome
Etung L.G.A
Cross River
08067330403

ENERHEN – WARRI
GMA Secretariat
Preston Model School
No. 1 Notoma Estate, Sedco Road, Opp.,
St. Michaels’s Anglican Church,
Odibo/Sedco Roundabout,
Enerhen – Warri
Delta State, Nigeria.

ENUGU STATE
66/74 Ziks Avenue Uwani,
08136062771

KANO STATE
City Star Group,
Nene Plaza near Sahad Stores, Opp Shoprite Zoo Road,
08026264626, 08060609393

IKOM CENTRE
Kowa U. Ekwe (CDR)
Dept. of Envt. Health,
Ikom Local Government Council,
Cross River State, Nigeira.
Phone: +2348038441697

LAGOS
ROSE OF SHARON,
Mary-key Plaza, Shop 1
551 Agege Motor Road,
Beside Zenith Bank,
Ladipo Bus Stop Shogunle,
Oshodi -Lagos,
Lagos State,Nigeria
Phone: +2348096571674, +2348023696433

OWERRI CENTER
Mr. Casmir Nnadozie,
Irekamba, Mnim,
Suite 14, AWIBE Plaza,
No. 1 MCC/Wetheral Road,
Owerri, IMO State, Nigeria
Phone: +2347030157178, +2349033697445

OVWIAN CENTER
Office Address:
Block 1 No. 6, Jigbale Estate,
Ovwian, Near Warri,
Delta State
GSM: +2347026215776, +2348051079703
Whatsapp line: +2348051079703
Email: [email protected]
Official Bank: Ecobank

ZARIA
Shamavp Vet Pharmaceuticals,
Block 2, Samaru Market Annex,
Near Funtua Gargae,
Sokoto Road,
Zaria, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348062446515

Submission of Application Forms

Application form dully completed should be submitted ONLINE. The instruction on how to complete the application form is very explicit. After successfully submitting the application form online, you will be given the Bank Name and Account Number and Amount to pay for the application form.

Closing Date

Submission of Online Application Forms still on.

Late Application Fee

Late submission of application Form attracts an administrative fee of =N= 2,000.00. Not applicable yet.

Screening Exercise

The screening exercise for the 2023/2024 Session will hold in the School Campus on a date and time that will be announced to candidates. All prospective students will be expected to be at the School Campus, Secretariat Road, Agbowhiame, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, be early enough for the screening.

Short Course)

These courses are designed for Individuals, Cooperate Organizations, Shipping Companies, Maritime Administrators, Government Agencies, Undergraduates, Graduates, Manufacturers, Bankers and Businessmen, etc.

Some of the Courses are:

  1. Shipping Practice
  2. Fundamentals of Shipping
  3. Port Operations Management
  4. Maritime Convention (Safety of Life at Sea and Others)
  5. Freight Forwarding and Documentation Management
  6. Maritime Safety and Security
  7. Ship Management
  8. Fundamental of Maritime Trade and Transport
  9. Port Management
  10. Ship Agent
  11. Ship Sales and Purchase
  12. Business and Maritime Law
  13. Crew Management
  14. Marine Claims
  15. Shipping Business Environment and International Trade
  16. Maritime Business Management
  17. Marine Purchasing and Supply Management
  18. Marine Investigation
  19. Ship Superintendency
  20. Marine Environmental Management
  21. Chartering (Understanding Contracts in Shipping)
  22. Harbour Master
  23. Maritime Convention (Safety of Life at Sea and Others)
  24. Freight Forwarding and Documentation Management

Duration: Each course could last from 3 – 5 Days, depending on the course content.

For Whom
Managers and Chief Executives in the Shipping and Maritime Industry, Port Operators, Staff of Port Authority, Maritime Administrators Customs Officers, Insurers, Naval Officers, Individuals, Staff of Corperate Organizations, Staff of Shipping Companies, Government Agencies, Undergraduates, Graduates, Manufacturers, Bankers and Businessmen, etc.

Date of the Programme: Last Monday through Friday of each Month.

Venue: Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria

Fees:
Registration: =N=  5,000.00 (Five Thousand Naira).
Course Fee: =N= 35,000.00 (Thirty Five Thousand Naira).
This includes Course Materials/CD and Lunch