Seaman Maritime Schools in the Philippines Accredited by CHED and Marina

The following are the latest list of Seaman and Maritime schools in the Philippines Accredited by CHED and Marina as of 2019. If you dream to become a seaman or seafarer, you must know the accredited training centers and schools before you take your BSMT and BSMarE courses and programs. It is important that the institution is approved by Marina – Maritime Industry Authority in the country and CHED (Commission on Higher Education). Having completed basic seaman training can make your dreams come true of working in the prestigious shipping companies here and overseas. You can also apply to the Navy if you want. BSMT and BSMarE are just one of the keys to level up your marine career job.

Seaman Maritime Schools Philippines 2019

BSMT means Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation while BSMarE is Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. You can aspire to positions such as merchant marine vessel officer or marine engineer officer and the like.

Benefits of Working as a Seaman or Seafarer:

  • Higher salary and compensation
  • Paid leave
  • The opportunity to travel
  • Stepping stone to higher ranks/officer positions

If you are wondering how to become one, I recommend you read our page about how to become a seaman in the Philippines. The page includes the requirements and processing too until getting your seaman’s book. In the meantime, know first where you want to enroll for your maritime job. The following are the list of accredited maritime and seaman schools nationwide. You can have your training and program to the school near you. There are also universities that offer more comprehensive and naval related degree of your interest.

Seaman Maritime Schools for BS Marine Engineering BSMarE

The following Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEI) are eligible to accept applicants who want to take up BS Marine Engineering course.

  • Northwestern University – Laoag City
  • Pangasinan Merchant Marine Academy – Perez Blvd. Dagupan City
  • Philippine College of Science and Technology – Calasiao, Pangasinan
  • Isabela College of Science and Technology – Cauayan City, Isabela
  • University of Cagayan Valley – Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
  • Baliwag Maritime Academy – San Rafael, Bulacan
  • Central Luzan College of Science and Technology – Upper Kalaklan, Olongapo City
  • Dr. Yanga’s College, Inc. -Bocaue, Bulacan
  • Maritime Academy of Asia and Pacific – Mariveles, Bataan
  • Midway Maritime Foundation, Inc. – Cabanatuan City
  • Philippine Merchant Marine Academy – San Narciso, Zambales
  • Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas Campus – Batangas City
  • Malayan Colleges – Laguna – Cabuyao, Laguna
  • Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation – Lucena City
  • NYK-TDG Maritime Academy – Canlubang, Laguna
  • University of Perpetual Help System Laguna – Binan, Laguna
  • Palawan Polytechnic College, Inc. – Puerto Princesa City
  • Bicol Merchant Marine College, Inc. – Piot, Sorsogon City
  • Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman – Canaman, Camarines Sur
  • Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legaspi City (Albay), Inc. – Legaspi City
  • University of Northeastern Philippines – Iriga City, Camarines Sur
  • University of Saint Anthony – San Miguel, Iriga City
  • John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University – Molo, Inc. – Molo, Iloilo City
  • John B. Lacson College Foundation – Bacolod, Inc. – Bacolod City
  • St. Therese – MTC Colleges – Magdalo Site, Lapaz, Iloilo City
  • St. Therese – MTC Colleges – Tigbuan Site, Tigbuan, Iloilo City
  • University of the Visayas – Cebu City
  • VMA Global College and Training Centers, Inc. – Sum-ag, Bacolod City
  • Western Institute of Technology – La Paz, Iloilo City
  • Cebu Technological University – Carmen Campus, Cebu
  • Cristal-e College – Panglao, Bohol
  • Negros Maritime College Foundation, Inc. – Sibulan, Negros Oriental
  • University of Cebu in Lapu-lapu and Mandaue – Mandaue City, Cebu
  • University of Cebu – METC, Mambaling, Cebu City
  • Palompon Institute of Technology – Palompon, Leyte
  • Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College – Zamboanga City
  • Zamboanga City College of Marine Sciences and Technology – Zamboanga City
  • Capitol University – Cagayan de Oro City
  • Misamis University – Ozamis City
  • Agro-Industrial Foundation College of the Philippines – Davao City
  • DMMA College of Southern Philippines – Davao City
  • Regency Polytechnic College – Koronadal City
  • St. Joseph Institute of Technology – Montilla Blvd., Butuan City
  • Asian Institute of Maritime Studies – Pasay City
  • FEATI University – Sta. Cruz, Manila
  • NAMEI Polytechnic Institute – Mandaluyong City
  • Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela City
  • Philippine Merchant Marine School – Las Pinas City
  • Technological Institute of the Philippines – Quezon City
  • University of Perpetual Help System Dalta – Las Pinas City
  • Westbay College – Muntinlupa City

Seaman Maritime Schools for BS Marine Transportation BSMT

The following Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEI) are eligible to accept applicants who want to take up BS Marine Transportation course.

  • Lyceum Northwestern University – Dagupan City
  • Northwestern University – Laoag City
  • Philippine College of Science and Tcehnology – Calasiao, Pangasinan
  • Pangasinan Merchant Marine Academy – Perez Blvd. Dagupan City
  • Isabela College of Arts and Technology – Cauayan City, Isabela
  • University of Cagayan Valley – Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
  • Baliwag Maritime Academy – San Rafael, Bulacan
  • Central Luzon College of Science and Technology – San Fernando, Pampanga
  • Central Luzon College of Science and Technology – Upper Kalaklan, Olongapo City
  • Dr. Yanga’s College, Inc. -Bocaue, Bulacan
  • Maritime Academy of Asia and Pacific – Mariveles, Bataan
  • Midway Maritime Foundation, Inc. – Cabanatuan City
  • Philippine Merchant Marine Academy – San Narciso, Zambales
  • Inter-Global College Foundation, Inc. – Lucena City
  • Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas Campus – Batangas City
  • Malayan Colleges – Laguna – Cabuyao, Laguna
  • Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation – Lucena City
  • NYK-TDG Maritime Academy – Canlubang, Laguna
  • University of Perpetual Help System Jonelta – Binan, Laguna
  • Education Systems Technological Institute – Boac, Marinduque
  • Palawan Polytechnic, Inc. College – Puerto Princesa, Palawan
  • Bicol Merchant Marine College, Inc. – Piot, Sorsogon City
  • Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman – Canaman, Camarines, Sur
  • Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legaspi City (Albay) Inc. – Legaspi City
  • University of Northeastern Philippines – Iriga City, Camarines Sur
  • University of Saint Anthony – San Miguel, Iriga City
  • Aklan Polytechnic College – Kalibo, Aklan
  • John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University – Arevalo, Inc. – Arevalo, Iloilo City
  • John B. Lacson College Foundation – Bacolod, Inc. – Bacolod City
  • St. Therese – MTC Colleges – Magdalo Site, Lapaz, Iloilo City
  • St. Therese – MTC Colleges – Tigbuan Site, Tigbuan, Iloilo City
  • VMA Global College and Training Centers, Inc. – Sum-ag, Bacolod City
  • BIT International College – Tagbilaran City
  • Cristal-e College – Panglao, Bohol
  • Negros Maritime College Foundation, Inc. – Sibulan, Negros Oriental
  • University of Cebu – METC, Mambaling, Cebu City
  • University of Cebu in Lapu-lapu and Mandaue – Mandaue City, Cebu
  • University of Visayas – Cebu City
  • Palompon Institute of Technology – Palompon, Leyte
  • Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology – Zamboanga City
  • Capitol University – Cagayan de Oro City
  • Lyceum of Iligan Foundation – Iligan City
  • Misamis University – Ozamis City
  • Agro-Industrial Foundation College of the Philippines – Davao City
  • DMMA College of Southern Philippines – Davao City
  • Holy Cross of Davao College, Inc. – Davao City
  • Mindanao Polytechnic College – Genesal Santos City
  • Regency Polytechnic College – Koronadal City
  • Asian Institute of Maritime Studies – Pasay City
  • Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College – Tandang Sora, Quezon City
  • FEATI University – Sta. Cruz, Manila
  • NAMEI Polytechnic Institute – Mandaluyong City
  • Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela City
  • Philippine Merchant Marine School – Las Pinas City
  • Philippine Merchant Marine School – Sta. Cruz, Manila
  • Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila
  • University of Perpetual Help System Dalta – Las Pinas City
  • Westbay College – Muntinlupa City
  • St. Joseph Institute of Technology – Butuan City
  • Surigao Education Center – Surigao City

*source and credit MARINA, CHED*

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