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Overview
The Admission and Registration Department was established with the beginning of the establishment of the Academy in 2004, and it is the backbone of the Academy as it is directly linked with the students of the Academy and the various departments and departments. It is also one of the important and vital departments upon which the academic process in its various forms is based, starting with the procedures for admission and registration of the student in its various stages and ensuring the implementation of all laws and instructions related to the academic process and ending with the completion of the clearance procedures and the student’s graduation.
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Dear students,
It is our pleasure to welcome you to Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies, and to offer you through this webpage all the information you may want to know about the academy.
Since we strongly believe in our Academy emblem “Commitment to Excellence”, and since we are dedicated to our core values, we are always hopeful and confident that we will always be, as we have always been, in the foreground.
As far as admission and Registration Department is concerned, we pride ourselves with our effective role through which we do our utmost in cooperation with other unites in the Academy to solve any problems you may encounter throughout your life in the Academy.
Therefore, we are pleased to offer our services through this webpage to the Academy students as well as to those willing to join the Academy in the future, and, in general, to those interested in maritime studies and researchers of all nationalities… by providing a full range of information such as how to apply, available majors, academic calendar, etc..
We hope to remain in touch with you through this portal promising you to respond to your enquiries, whatsoever, in no time.
Wishing you all the best.
Our
Objectives
- Ensure that the work is performed by relying on joint cooperation and interdependence between the Admission and Registration Department and other departments in order to continuously improve the quality.
- Ensure the proper implementation of the rules, regulations, instructions and decisions issued by the Education Council and the Jordanian Maritime Authority related to the organization of admission and registration work.
- Ensure to attract the best students to the academy from high school graduates, and work to raise acceptance rates, which creates more competition among students.
- Developing and computerizing all the work of the Admission and Registration Department.
Our Policies
Providing academic services to the fullest in the fastest time and with the least effort, and overcoming the difficulties that students may face during their studies within the limits, tasks and specializations of the department.
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JAMS
Maritime Education
Programs
JAMS provides all the educational programs needed by the workers on board the ships within the international principles and standards set by the International Maritime Organization IMO.
JAMS Academic
Calendar
Online
Services
Students can register online, view the Student Guide and check JAMS Instructions and Regulations using our online services.
International
Students
Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies welcomes students of different nationalities provided that they hold General Secondary School Certificate or equivalent as a requirement to enroll in the Academy according to their own choices. So fare, students of more than 38 nationalities, Arab and foreign, have joined theAcademy.
The Academy qualifies its graduates to work on commercial vessels as officers and marine
engineers all over the world where are promising job opportunities in addition
to good salaries the help build up a secure future relatively short time.
FAQ
Those interested in joining the Academy in any of the available courses/specialties can apply by using one of the following ways:
- On- line application: submit your application to:
- http://online.jams.edu.jo/web_online_login.php?type=b
Enter your e-mail address, phone/mobile No. and your major .You will receive your application No. and password to go to the next step.
- Complete your application form and submit it in person to registration department at the Academy.
- General Secondary School certificate or equivalent (transcript) attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Jordan embassy in your country in addition to the Ministry of Education- Jordan.
- Attested copy of the certificate of birth
- Attested copy of ID or passport
- Two recent Personal photographs (4*6)
- Medical fitness report.
It is JD 90 for all majors in the basic studies program, and JD 20 for sea-guided training to all nationalities.
The academy offers a lot of courses and specialties:
– Marine Navigation: leads to an officer in charge of a navigation watch
certificate of competency (second officer which qualifies graduates to work on
board ships as marine officers.
Studying in this department starts by basic studies
program, then sea-guided training which leads to obtaining the first
certificate of competency (second officer). Those willing can pursue study
towards chief mate then master mariner.
– Marine Engineering: leads to an officer in charge of engineering watch certificate
of competency (third engineer which qualifies them to work as maintenance and operation engineers in engine rooms where there are
main engines and auxiliary equipment.
Studying in this department starts by basic studies
programs. Then, sea- guided training which leads to obtaining the first
certificate of competency (third engineer). Those willing can pursue study
towards second engineer, then chief engineer.
Marine Electrical Engineering: leads to electrical technician officers
(ETO) that qualifies graduates to work on commercial (vessels).
Studying in this department starts by basic studies
program, then Sea-Guided training which leads to obtaining certificate of competency
(ETO).
There is no limit, but two main provisions to be met by an applicant:
- Pass general secondary school certificate.
- Be medically fit.
Also, applicants have to complete all required documents and of course the availability of a vacancy. Chances of acceptance are higher for GSSC higher grades.
Applications are submitted directly to the Registration Department in the Academy.
Yes, just like other maritime education and training institutions, students wear a uniform provided by the Academy at a quite reasonable cost.
The academy adopts the credit hours system according to Jordan Maritime Commission System.
It is nearly four years to get the first certificate of competency divided into three stages:
- Two years (an induction course may be added) in the Academy campus. This is equal to 84 credit hours.
- One year training and sea service on board ships equal to 36 credit hours.
- Six-month intensive course in the Academy followed by assessment and issuing a certificate by (JMC).
- Upon successful completion of the above stages, students will be granted a certificate of competency issued by Jordan government represented by (JMC).
Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies (JAMS) is an educational institution specialized in Maritime Education and Training (MET). It was established in 2004 as a model example of cooperation between public and private sectors in Jordan. It is located in Abu Nseir area on a 4 dunums piece of land owned entirely by the Academy. The Academy building includes lecture rooms, labs, navigation simulators, a library, playgrounds and other utilities.
The Academy has graduated more than 3000 students so far, from all study programs (basic studies and upgrading). Currently, more than 600 students are enrolled in all study programs from different countries such as:
Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya , Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Morocco, Somalia, Greece, India, Austria, Italy, Pakistan, Nigeria, Australia, UK, USA, Poland, Philippines, Djibouti, Turkey, Spain, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Brazil, Mexico, Croatia, Angola, etc.
The Academy is located in Amman, the capital of Jordan, Abu Nsair area, opposite Vocational Training Corporation for female. The location can be reached through the link: https://jams.edu.jo/contact-us/
The Academy welcomes students from all nationalities, Arab and foreign, both male and female provided that they meet all admission requirements.
Students from more than 38 nationalities have joined the Academy: such as Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Morocco, Somalia, Greece, India, Austria, Italy, Pakistan, Nigeria, Australia, UK, USA, Poland, Philippines, Djibouti, Turkey, Spain, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Brazil, Mexico, Croatia, Angola, etc.
It is known internationally that all
maritime education and training institutions are accredited by maritime administration
in all countries. Therefore, the Jordan Maritime Commission undertakes the role
of accrediting the Academy since it is the representative of the Ministry of
Transport in Jordan.
Ever since its foundation, the Academy
,in cooperation with JMC, have realized the following achievements:
–
Jordan inclusion on the white list of countries which
have fulfilled the provisions of standards of Training.
Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers Convention (STCW) 1978 as
amended, which is considered an international recognition of Jordanian
certificates of competency.
–
European Union recognition of Jordanian Maritime
Education and Training System is considered a certificate of appreciation for
holders of Jordan Maritime Certificates which enables them to work on vessels
all over the world including vessels flying European Union States Flags.
For more
information about the Academy’s accreditation, please click on the following
link:
https://jams.edu.jo/about-jams/
The academy qualifies its graduates to get certificate of competency (COC) issued by Jordan Maritime Commission in the name of the government of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan following assessment carried out by JMC.
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