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Do you want to become a seafarer someday? If you want to study a maritime course, the first important step is choosing the right school.
Here is a list of accredited institutions in the Philippines that offer a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT).
Luzon
Maritime Academy of Asia and Pacific
Kamaya Point, Mariveles, Bataan
(02) 8784-9100
https://www.maap.edu.ph/
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy
San Narciso, Zambales
(047) 913-4396
MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy
Dasmariñas City, Cavite
(046) 481-4800
https://www.mmma.edu.ph/
Asian Institute of Maritime Studies
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
https://www.aims.edu.ph/
Southwestern College of Maritime Business and Technology, Inc.
Quezon Drive, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
https://scmbt.edu.ph
Visayas
Aklyan Polytechnic College
Osmeña Avenue, Kalibo, Aklan
(036) 262-3203
https://www.aklanpolytechnic.edu.ph/
John B. Lacon Colleges Foundation University – Arevalo, Inc.
Arevalo, Iloilo City
(033) 336-1080
University of Antique
Sibalom, Antique
(036) 543-8161
https://www.antiquespride.edu.ph/
University of Cebu – METC
Mambaling, Cebu City
(032) 410-8811
https://metc.uc.edu.ph/college
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Cavite
(053) 555-9841
https://pit.edu.ph/
Mindanao
Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology
Fort Pilar, Zomboanga City
(062) 975-5618
https://zscmst.edu.ph/
Capitol University
Corrales Avenue, Osmeña Street, Cagayan de Oro City
(088) 856-1272
https://www.cu.edu.ph/
Misamis Universty
H.T. Feliciano Street, Ozamis City
(088) 521-0367
https://www.mu.edu.ph/
DMMA College of Southern Philippines
Tigatto Road, Buhangin, Davao City
(082) 295-9024
https://www.dmmacsp.edu.ph/
Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga, Inc.
North Montilla Boulevard, Butuan City
(085) 817-0476
https://mmacibutuan.edu.ph/
You can check out the Maritime Industry Authority’s updated list, as of May 2025, for additional information.
References:
Maritime Fairtrade. (2025). Top Maritime Schools in the Philippines. https://maritimefairtrade.org/top-maritime-schools-in-the-philippines/
Maritime Industry Authority. (2025). LIST OF MARITIME HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OFFERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION (BSMT) AND/OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE ENGINEERING (BSMarE) PROGRAMS As of May 2025. https://stcw.marina.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/List%20of%20MHEIs%20as%20of%2016%20May%202025.pdf
