Cyprus is one of the largest ship-management centers in Europe and worldwide. More than 200 ship-owing, ship – managing and shipping – related companies are based in Cyprus providing excellent growth prospects and business opportunities in the shipping sector. The continuing growth of the shipping sector resulted to the need of specialized staff, with proper academic and technical skills, ready to take over the challenging positions within the Maritime industry.
The Cyprus Maritime Academy in collaboration with Intercollege and under the auspices of the University of Nicosia, offers Maritime programs designed to provide the necessary academic knowledge, professional skills and competences to Deck and Engine Officers who wish to pursue a career on merchant marine ships.
The aim of the Nautical Science program and the Diploma – Class ‘C’ Marine Engineer is the proper training of Deck and Engine Officers accordingly, in order for them to acquire key positions on merchant marine ships. The training provided is in accordance with the standards of the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) and it is in full compliance with the provisions set out by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watch-keeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Having completed their studies and their 12-month onboard practical placement as active crew members on merchant marine ships, the 3rd Deck Officers graduates will acquire:
• The Certificate of Competence (CoC) of the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (Section A-II/I) from the Cyprus Maritime Academy
• The BSc in Nautical Science from Intercollege
Deck Officer’s Career
• 3rd Officer – Captain Class C (Upon Graduation)
• 2nd Officer – Chief Mate (Captain Class B)
• 1st Officer – Master (Captain Class A)
| A/A | Course Code | Course Name | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANS-101 | Mathematics I | 5 |
| 2 | MANS-102 | Physics I | 4 |
| 3 | ESP-103M | Maritime English | 5 |
| 4 | MANS-111 | Navigation Fundamentals | 7 |
| 5 | MANS-112 | COLREGS – Safety of Watch | 6 |
| 6 | MANS-113 | Communications | 3 |
Between Semester A & B: CERT-01 – Basic Safety
| A/A | Course Code | Course Name | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANS-103 | Mathematics II | 3 |
| 2 | MANS-104 | Physics II | 4 |
| 3 | MANS-114 | Celestial Navigation | 5 |
| 4 | MANS-431 | Maritime Law | 3 |
| 5 | MANS-131 | Safety on Board | 4 |
| 6 | MANS-132 | Deck Seamanship | 7 |
| 7 | MANS-133 | Naval Architecture – Design | 4 |
Summer Optional Training Onboard (2 Months)
| A/A | Course Code | Course Name | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANS-211 | Applied Navigation | 7 |
| 2 | MANS-212 | Marine Meteorology | 6 |
| 3 | MANS-213 | Nautical Electronic Instruments | 6 |
| 4 | MANS- 391 | Computers | 6 |
| 5 | MANS-215 | Marine Engines | 3 |
| 6 | MANS-491 | Chartering Insurance | 3 |
| A/A | Course Code | Course Name | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANS-290 | Practical Training on Board | 30 |
| A/A | Course Code | Course Name | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANS-311 | GMDSS | 7 |
| 2 | MANS-331 | Marine Legal Issues | 5 |
| 3 | MANS-332 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
| 4 | MANS-333 | Leadership and Administration | 4 |
| 5 | MANS-334 | Crisis Management – Risk Assessment | 4 |
| 6 | MAGC-402 | Safety and Risk Management | 5 |
| A/A | Course Code | Course Name | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAGC-301 | Ship Management | 3 |
| 2 | MANS-321 | Stability – Stresses | 7 |
| 3 | MANS-322 | Cargo Transport | 7 |
| 4 | MANS-335 | MARPOL – Ballast Water Management | 4 |
| 5 | MANS-336 | Emergencies and SAR | 5 |
| 6 | MANS-337 | Ship’s Inspections | 4 |
| A/A | Course Code | Course Name | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANS-290C | Practical Training on Board | 30 |
| A/A | Course Code | Course Name | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANS-432 | ISPS – SSO | 3 |
| 2 | MANS-411 | ARPA – Watch Keeping | 3 |
| 3 | MANS-412 | Simulation – BMS | 3 |
| 4 | MANS-214 | RADAR | 4 |
| 5 | MANS-216 | ECDIS | 4 |
| 6 | MANS-115 | Simulation – BTM – BRM | 3 |
| 7 | MANS-490 | Bachelor Thesis | 10 |
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Must hold a High School Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification with an average grade of 15 out of 20 or its equivalent. A concentration in Mathematics and/or Physics is preferred. Applicants are required to possess a minimum of 75% in Mathematics or successfully pass a placement test in Mathematics
In addition to a strong academic record, we take into account the student’s involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and other relevant background information
Generally, the deadline for applying
for the Fall semester is end of August and
for Spring semester, end of November
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English Language for EU students
· IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 5.0
· TOEFL with a minimum score of 500
· IGCSE/GCE English Language “O” Level at grade “C” or above
· Cambridge First Certificate in English at grade B or above
· Cambridge Proficiency Test at grade C or above
· Successful examination at the level ENGL-100, English Placement Test of Intercollege
English Language for Non-EU students (Mandatory for VISA application)
· IGCSE at with a minimum grade “D”
· IELTS Certificate with a minimum score of “5.0”
· TOEFEL IBT with minimum a minimum score of “70”
· Password Test with a minimum score of “5”
· Anglia Examinations with a minimum level “Intermediate”
· Michigan Language Assessment (Proficiency of Michigan) with a minimum grade ECCE (52)
· Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language with a minimum grade “C”
· University of Cambridge Exams with minimum requirements the successful completion of PET-Preliminary English Test
Personal Interview with the Academy
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YEAR |
FEES |
SCHOLARSHIP |
FUNDING* |
FINAL FEES |
|
1ST |
7200EURO |
1,440 EURO |
|
5760 EURO |
|
2ND |
7200EURO |
|
4,800 EURO |
2400 EURO |
|
3RD |
7200EURO |
|
4,800 EURO |
2400 EURO |
|
4TH |
7200EURO |
|
4,800 EURO |
2400 EURO |
|
TOTAL |
28,800EURO |
1,440EURO |
14,400EURO |
12,960EURO |
12 months onboard practical placement €2,400.(€200 Minimum remuneration per month of sea service)**
Subsidy €600 per month of sea service*** €7,200
Minimum Tuition Fees €3,900
* The Funding Plan is optional and provided solely to the Cadets following an agreement between the cadet and the interested Shipping
Company.
** The onboard practical placement remuneration depends on the policies of each Shipping Company separately.
*** The Subsidy is sponsored by the Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus and applies only for the citizens of the
European Union upon fulfilment of specific criteria.
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