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General Admission Requirements
Applicants who meet the following General Admission requirements are eligible for program admission subject to the individual program entry requirements detailed in section (3)
- High school certificate; AND
- Pass Internal Placement Test (IPT) for English
Applicants will be exempted from IPT if IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent**
- MOE attested Secondary School certificate*; AND
- Graduated from English/American high school curriculum OR
- IELTS-English score of 5.0 or equivalent**
** An official score report of Academic IELTS band (5.0), TOEFL IBT (61), or CBT 173 or ITP 500 (ITP taken at AmidEast Institute only), Cambridge (154-161), IESOL/SESOL (B1/B2), Pearson PTE (36-41)
MOHESR Edu Hub
Visit the Registration at higher education institution page:
https://mohesr.gov.ae/en/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/napo.aspx
Required Documents (Undergraduate Programs)
- Student recent photograph
- Copy of Birth certificate
- Copy of the student’s ID card and passport
- Copy of the guardian’s ID card and passport
- Copy of original Grade 10 and 11 certificates (for non-UAE curricula)
- Copy of original Grade 12 certificate
- Copy of Certificate of good conduct
- Copy of National service certificate for UAE national male applicants (or proof of exemption or postponement)
- Certificate of English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- Medical report
- Equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education (for non-UAE curricula)
- Copy of Family book (for UAE nationals)
- Copy of Salary or pension letter (for citizens of the Emirate of Sharjah and children of female citizens of the Emirate of Sharjah)
- Application fees AED 660 (Non-refundable).
Required Documents (Diploma Programs)
- Not less than 17-18 years of age.
- Student recent photograph
- Copy of Birth certificate
- Copy of the student’s ID card and passport
- Copy of the guardian’s ID card and passport
- Copy of original Grade 10 and 11 certificates (for non-UAE curricula)
- Copy of original Grade 12 certificate
- Copy of Certificate of good conduct
- Copy of National service certificate for UAE national male applicants (or proof of exemption or postponement)
- Medically fit from an approved medical practitioner.
- Equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education (for non-UAE curricula)
- Copy of Family book (for UAE nationals)
- Copy of Salary or pension letter (for citizens of the Emirate of Sharjah and children of female citizens of the Emirate of Sharjah)
- Application fees AED 660 (Non-refundable).
Recognized Medical Practitioners and Medical Examination Centers
- For Bachelor of Maritime Transport (MT), Bachelor of Marine Engineering Technology (MET), and Diploma in Marine Technical Operations (MTO):
- For Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Bachelor of Maritime Business:
The medical examination is conducted at Preventive Medicine Centers under the Ministry of Health (University Enrollment Examination).
English Bridging Program
Applicants who do not fully meet the admission requirements of any bachelor program may apply to the SMA Bridging Program. The following conditions apply:
- English placement level will be determined by IPT results. Bridging courses are also available in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry/Biology.
- Students may register for a maximum of two bridging courses (zero credit) per study period.
- All required bridging courses must be completed within one academic year of initial registration.
Students who successfully complete all required bridging courses will be eligible to enrol to the relevant bachelor program. Students who do not complete the bridging courses within the one-year period will have their admission cancelled and may only apply to a diploma program.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to the General Admission requirements, applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements to be eligible for admission into each SMA Bachelor program:
Eligible streams: Elite and Advanced only.
- Pass Internal Placement Test (IPT) for English; applicants will be exempted from IPT if IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent; AND
- Minimum 75% in both Mathematics and Physics in high school; AND
- Pass (any grade) in either Chemistry or Biology.
- Valid Medical Fitness Certificate; AND
- Pass the personal interview process.
- British System - Math and Physics at AS level with a minimum score "C" OR International Baccalaureate - min 4 points in HL Math Physics OR American High School - SAT score of 550 in Math and AP Physics 1 score of 3.0 OR equivalent as determined by SMA; AND
- Medical Fitness Certificate; AND
- Pass the personal interview process.
Eligible streams: Elite, Advanced, and Applied.
- Pass Internal Placement Test (IPT) for English; applicants will be exempted from IPT if IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent; AND
- Minimum75% in both Mathematics and Physics (Elite/Advanced streams), or minimum 85% (Applied Science stream); AND
- Valid Medical Fitness Certificate; AND
- Pass the personal interview.
- British System - Math and Physics at AS level with a minimum score "C" OR International Baccalaureate - min 3 points in HL Math Physics OR American High School - SAT score of 510 in Math and AP Physics 1 score of 3.0 OR equivalent as determined by SMA; AND
- Medical Fitness Certificate; AND
- Pass the personal interview process.
Eligible streams: All streams (Elite, Advanced, Applied, and General).
- Pass Internal Placement Test (IPT) for English; applicants will be exempted from IPT if IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent
No additional entry requirements
International Students
Sharjah Maritime Academy welcomes students from around the world to study in a diverse and internationally focused learning environment in the United Arab Emirates. Located on the UAE’s eastern coast, the Academy offers internationally recognized maritime education and training, preparing graduates for careers in the global maritime industry.
International students benefit from comprehensive support services throughout their journey, including admissions guidance, enrolment assistance, student visa and residence permit processing, and health insurance arrangements, enabling a smooth transition to studying and living in the UAE and a successful start to their academic journey.
Why Study at Sharjah Maritime Academy?
- Specialized maritime education and training
- Internationally accredited academic programs
- Industry-focused learning and practical experience
- Modern campus and maritime simulation facilities
- Strategic location connecting global maritime trade routes
- Multicultural learning environment
- Student support services for international students
Information for International Students
- Admissions Requirements
- Tuition Fees and Scholarships
- Accommodation Support
- Student Life - Living in the UAE
FAQs
Can international students study at Sharjah Maritime Academy?
Yes. Sharjah Maritime Academy welcomes international students from different countries and provides support throughout the admissions and visa process.
Does Sharjah Maritime Academy provide student visa support?
Yes. Eligible international students receive guidance regarding student visa requirements and procedures in accordance with UAE regulations. Please email: admission@sma.ac.ae
What programs can international studentsstudy at SMA?
International students can apply to all programs offered at SMA.
student laptop requirements
Hardware
- Dual core Intel Core-i5
- 8 GB or higher RAM
- Hard drive - 256 GB SSD or higher.
- Wireless Connectivity.
- HD Webcam.
- MacBook Pro 14"
- M1 Pro Processor
- 8-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU
- 16 GB or 32 GB RAM
- 512 GB or 1 TB SSD Storage
- Wireless Connectivity
- HD Webcam
Software
- OS: Windows 11 or later
- Office Productivity Suite Learning Management System (LMS) access
- Course-specific software, including statistical and design tools as necessary
- Up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware software
- Firewall protection enabled on all devices
- macOS Ventura (13.7.1) or later
- Office Productivity Suite Learning Management System (LMS) access
- Course-specific software, including statistical and design tools as necessary
- Up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware software
- Firewall protection enabled on all devices
