Introduction

The National Maritime College of Ireland is the only institution in Ireland that specializes in maritime professional education and training. It has trained a large number of professionals for the maritime industry in Ireland and internationally.

Overview

Student size: The college can accommodate up to 750 students.

Faculty: There are 14 full-time lecturers and 11 part-time lecturers.

History and establishment time

The college was established in 2005. It is the first third-level college established under the Irish government's public-private partnership program. It was jointly established by Munster University of Technology, the Irish Navy and Focus Education Group.

School strength

Course settings: The college offers a variety of training and education courses, including full-time courses for graduates, career development courses for maritime professionals, short courses for seafarers, and evening courses for ocean enthusiasts. It covers everything from basic deck watch officer and engine watch officer certificate courses to advanced certificate upgrade courses, as well as various professional skills training courses, such as firefighting, survival, first aid, tanker operation, etc.

Teaching facilities: The college has a series of advanced simulation training facilities and laboratories, such as ship handling simulators, engine room simulators, radar simulators, electronic navigation laboratories, navigation skills laboratories, refrigeration laboratories, automatic control laboratories, etc., which provide students with a realistic practical operation environment to help them better master professional skills.

Nature of the institution

It is a public institution, an affiliated college of Cork Institute of Technology, jointly managed by the government, universities and enterprises.

Education theory Concept

Committed to meeting the education, training, research and innovation needs of the Irish nation and its citizens in the maritime and related fields, cultivating maritime talents with professional qualities and practical abilities through high-quality education and training, so as to support Ireland's economic and social development and enhance Ireland's reputation in the international maritime field.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Maritime-related majors are the key disciplines of the college, including navigation technology, marine engineering, maritime management, maritime safety and environment, etc. These disciplines are closely centered on the needs of the maritime industry, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, and cultivating students' professional capabilities in ship operation, marine maintenance, maritime management, safety assurance, etc.

Research institutions: The college has a number of maritime-related research centers and laboratories, such as the Ship Simulation Laboratory and the Maritime Safety Research Center. These institutions focus on cutting-edge issues and practical applications in the maritime field, carry out relevant scientific research projects and technological innovations, and provide technical support and solutions for the development of the maritime industry.

Departments

The college has not clearly divided its departments, but it mainly conducts teaching and research activities around the maritime professional field, covering multiple professional directions such as navigation, marine machinery, and maritime management.

Rankings

The specific ranking of the college in the international comprehensive university rankings has not been found, but it is in a leading position in the field of maritime education in Ireland.

Expenses

The fees for different courses vary. For example, the tuition fee for full-time courses is about 8,000-10,000 euros per year. The specific fees can be checked on the college's official website according to the type and duration of the course.

Campus

Geographic location: The college is located in a dedicated campus in the lower reaches of Cork Harbor. The surrounding maritime atmosphere is strong, providing students with convenient conditions for contact with actual maritime work.

Campus facilities: In addition to advanced teaching laboratories and simulation training facilities, the campus is also equipped with student dormitories, restaurants and other living facilities, providing good guarantees for students' study and life.