Admission Requirements for Ghana Maritime Academy

To qualify for admission to the Ghana Maritime Academy (GMA), applicants must meet these criteria:

Academic Qualifications

• WASSCE/SSSCE: Credits (A1–C6 / A–D) in 5 subjects: Mathematics, English Language, Integrated Science, Physics, Chemistry.
• GCE O-Level: Passes (Grade 6 or better) in the same 5 subjects.
• MIT Graduates: Holders of certificates from the Maritime Institute of Technology (Ghana) are eligible.
• Equivalent Certificates: Evaluated case-by-case by GMA.

Age

• 17–23 years at time of admission.

Medical & Physical

• Comprehensive medical exam by GMA medical officer (fitness for sea service).
• Minimum height, visual acuity (corrected 6/6), color vision standards per STCW.

Nationality

• Must be a Ghanaian citizen.

Process

1. Apply online via GMA admissions portal during open window.
2. Submit all certificates/documents.
3. Sit entrance exam (academics, aptitude, problem-solving).
4. Interview/selection board.

Meeting minimums does not guarantee admission; slots are competitive.