University in Nigeria

Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies and Technology, Warri, Delta

Warri South, Delta

University profile

About Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies and Technology, Warri, Delta

Izisco Obos Institute of Maritime Studies and Technology is a private institute in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, located at No. 2 Igbesivwe Street, off Okere-Ugborikoko Road. It is focused on training the manpower required by the oil and gas industry.

The institute offers National Innovation Diploma (NID) and ND programmes in Marine Engineering Technology, Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Port and Shipping Management, and Banking and Finance (Banking Operations). A National Vocational Certificate (NVC) in Welding and Fabrication trains skilled craftsmen in gas welding and cutting, structural steel work and protective treatment of metal projects.

It also runs the STCW 2010 (Manila Convention) mandatory safety courses approved by NIMASA: Personal Survival Techniques, Basic Fire Prevention/Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.

Programmes follow NBTE guidelines. The Port and Shipping Management ND carries a curriculum of 80% practical content, 10% theoretical studies and 10% general studies. Computer Science and the other diploma programmes run four semesters of 17 weeks each (15 teaching weeks and 2 weeks for examinations and registration), with a 3-4 month Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) placement after the second semester of the first year. Students need a minimum of 75% class attendance and 80% participation in compulsory laboratory and workshop practicals; a minimum of 72 course units is required for graduation, including 4 units of English.

Newly admitted students register and are matriculated, and a certificate verification facility is available on the institute's website.

University information

Find scholarships on our site

Browse the scholarships listed for Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies and Technology, Warri, Delta and check each award’s eligibility.

View scholarships for Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies and Technology, Warri, Delta →

General admission

Admission follows NBTE guidelines. All admission is provisional in the first instance and can be withdrawn. Applicants with SSCE, GCE or NECO passes are considered; admission is decided by the institute's Academic Board, which must ensure that the NBTE minimum entry requirements are met. An application form is obtained from the institute for a fee and the completed form is returned to the institute; the form can also be downloaded from the Apply page.

NID / NVC (full-time and part-time)

A minimum of five or four credit passes, as applicable, in subjects related to the chosen course, obtained in not more than two sittings of WASSCE, GCE or equivalent. Mature and working applicants may be considered on the recommendation of their employer, community or sponsor.

Banking and Finance (NID)

Credit passes in five subjects in not more than two sittings of WASSCE, NECO or GCE O-Level (or equivalent), compulsorily including English Language and Mathematics and any three of: economics, commerce, principles of accounts, business methods, literature-in-English, government, history, geography, statistics, agricultural science and biology.

Port and Shipping Management (ND)

Five credits including English Language and Mathematics, and three credits in other social science subjects.

Marine Engineering and Nautical Sciences

SSCE or equivalent with credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language, and one of Metal Works, Technical Drawing, Basic Electronics, Biology, Geography or Further Mathematics; minimum age 16; an application or recommendation from the applicant's family or from a community or a recognised chief of good character.

Main site: No. 2 Igbesivwe Street, off Okere-Ugborikoko Road, Warri, Delta State. Programmes are taught through classroom, laboratory and workshop activities.

Explore Study Programmes

Study programmes offered at Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies and Technology, Warri, Delta.

ND Banking Operation
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Admission is based on NBTE guidelines; applicants need a minimum of five credit passes (four for som
 
ND Computer Science
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Admission is based on NBTE guidelines; applicants need a minimum of five credit passes (four for som
 
ND Electrical Engineering Technology
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Admission is based on NBTE guidelines; applicants need a minimum of five credit passes (four for som
 
ND Marine Engineering Technology
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Admission is based on NBTE guidelines; applicants need a minimum of five credit passes (four for som
 
ND Port and Shipping Management
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Admission is based on NBTE guidelines; applicants need a minimum of five credit passes (four for som
 
ND Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Admission is based on NBTE guidelines; applicants need a minimum of five credit passes (four for som
 

Student Reviews

Experiences shared by students of Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies and Technology, Warri, Delta.

No student reviews yet

Studied here? Share your experience to help other applicants.

Sign in to write a review →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.