UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT Form 2021/2022

The University of Benin, Benin City, has a Centre for Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This Centre, runs a two-year Full-Time Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The course has adequate professional and academic content, to produce manpower for the promotion of staff proficiency, capacity building and performance in the Sea Ports, Shipping, Oil and ICT sectors of the economy for middle and top management positions.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Full-Time Two-Year Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the 2021/2022 academic session.

UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT  Courses

1. Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information & Communication Technology
2. Diploma in Marine Drilling and Production Technology
3. Diploma in Industrial Welding and Fabrication Technology
4. Diploma in Project Management Technology
5. Diploma in Computing and Computer Technology

UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT Porgrammes Benefits

• Graduates from the Centre shall acquire both academic and practical knowledge to be employed directly into Sea Ports, Shipping, Oil, Custom Services, and other Agencies in maritime and ICT industries.
• No entrance examinations into this programme.
• The Diploma in Maritime Studies and ICT is recognized as a direct entry qualification in the University of Benin into 200 level for all Engineering programmes and degree programme in the Faculty of Science (Computer Science, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Industrial Mathematics, Mathematics with Physics, Mathematics with Chemistry, Statistics with Computer Science, Physics, Geology and Industrial Physics), Faculty of Education (Department of Vocational and Technical Education) and Library Studies and similar institutions in the country.
• Programme would also serve as capacity building for the academic and professional enhancement of persons with innate maritime culture and tradition.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING: Students must undertake and pass a three-month industrial training period between the first and second years of the programme.

UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT Admission Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for DIPLOMA:

• Credit in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and any other subject at GCE/WASE/SSCE/NABTEB/NECO
• City and Guilds (Part 1) in any area of Engineering
• A qualification equivalent to any of the above.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCE CERTIFICATE:

• B.Eng. in any Engineering Programs
• B.Sc. in any Science (Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science, Mathematics or the Equivalent)
• HND in any Engineering programs
• HND in any Science Programs (Computer Science, Marine Engineering, Nautical studies/ICT PROGRAMS)
• Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology
• OND in any Science Programs (Computer Science, Mathematics, Navigation and Nautical Studies, Maritime Studies/ICT Program)
• OND in any Engineering Program

How to Apply for UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT Admission Form

Candidates should visit the website http://my.uniben.edu/ then click on Application to initiate the online application process by printing the application fee slip of the sum of N14,500:00 (Fourteen Thousand, Five Hundred Naira, only) and then proceed to any Commercial Bank of their choice to make the payment through Remita platform.  Thereafter, candidates are expected to go back to the same website to complete their application online.

NOTE:

• Applicants should note that there are no Entrance Examinations in this programme. At the completion of the Programme with a minimum of Merit qualifies you for Direct Entry into 200 Level in the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science (Computer Science, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Industrial Mathematics, Mathematics with Physics, Mathematics with Chemistry, Statistics with Computer Science, Physics, Geology and Industrial Physics), Faculty of Education (Department of Vocational and Technical Education) and Library Studies and similar institutions in the country.
• Candidates should ensure that forms are processed on or before 30^th April 2022. Any application form not properly filled will not be treated.