ND Nautical Science at Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron

Programme overview

The ND Nautical Science is a diploma programme offered at Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom. It runs for 2 years.

National Diploma programme of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria; admission through JAMB/UTME.

Level: Diploma | Duration: 2 years | Location: Oron, Akwa Ibom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Five credit passes at O/Level (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB) in not more than two sittings. Subjects required: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Geography and any other science subject. UTME subject combination: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Geography. Age 16-21 at admission, medical and physical fitness required, screening/aptitude test.

ND (two-year, four-semester, full-time, residential) admission for the 2026/2027 session is via post-UTME registration and JAMB CAPS; programmes: Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Maritime Transport and Business Management. Minimum UTME score 175 (160 for Maritime Transport and Business Studies); the Academy must be the first-choice institution.

HND (two-year, four-semester, full-time) admission for 2026/2027: Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Maritime Transport and Business Management. Requires a relevant ND with CGPA of at least 2.00 and industrial training or work experience (1 year for Lower Credit and above, 2 years for Pass).

ND online registration for 2026/2027 opens 1 July 2026 and closes 31 July 2026; registration and application fee NGN 2,000 via Remita.

HND online application for 2026/2027 opens 30 March 2026 and closes 30 April 2026; application form fee NGN 20,000 via Remita.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://maritimeacademy.gov.ng/requirement.php

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