Regional Maritime University

Centre of Excellence

Post Office Box GP 1115, Nungua, Accra, Ghana, Greater Accra Region|rmu.edu.gh

The Regional Maritime University (RMU) is an international tertiary institution with diplomatic status in Accra, Ghana. Founded in 1958 as the Ghana Nautical College, it was regionalized in 1983 and attained full university status in 2007. RMU is dedicated to providing maritime education, training, research, and consultancy services for the development of the West and Central African region and beyond.

Est. Year1958

TypePrivate

Programs25

Country Rank—

Courses Offered

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Nautical Science

Engineering & Technology

Nautical Science teaches you how to navigate and operate ships safely across the world's oceans and waterways. You'll learn how to read nautical charts, use advanced bridge technology, manage ship cargo, and handle emergency situations at sea. It's a highly practical mix of geography, physics, and hands-on ship handling that prepares you to become a ship's deck officer or captain.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6/A-D) in English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Elective Mathematics, and two science/technical electives.

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Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Electrical and Electronics Engineering covers everything from large-scale power generation grids to small microchips inside smartphones. You will learn how electrical energy is generated, transmitted, and controlled, as well as how electronic signals process data in modern devices.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6/A-D) in English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Elective Mathematics, and two science/technical electives.

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Nautical Science

Engineering & Technology

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Passes in six subjects (A1-D7/A-D) including English, Mathematics, and a minimum of D7 in three elective subjects. Science background required.

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Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Engineering & Technology

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Passes in six subjects (A1-D7/A-D) including English, Mathematics, and a minimum of D7 in three elective subjects. Science background required.

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Ports and Shipping Management

Business & Actuarial Studies

Ports and Shipping Management is a commercially focused program that teaches you how to run the day-to-day business operations of maritime transport and port terminals. You will learn about supply chain logistics, terminal operations, freight forwarding, and the financial management of shipping fleets, preparing you to optimize the movement of cargo across the globe.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Passes in six subjects (A1-D7/A-D) including English, Mathematics, and a minimum of D7 in three elective subjects.

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Marine Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Marine Engineering trains you to design, build, and maintain the machinery that powers ships and marine vessels engines, propulsion systems, and onboard equipment. Based at Ghana's dedicated maritime university, it prepares you for a career keeping ships and offshore vessels running safely.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6/A-D) in English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Elective Mathematics, and two science/technical electives.

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