The Indian Maritime University (IMU) was established on November 14, 2008 as a Central University. The birth of Indian Maritime University is a long cherished dream of the maritime community of India. It is a teaching-cum-affiliating university under the aegis of the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, with Chennai as headquarters. The University offers UG, PG, PG Diploma and Research Programmes. The admissions to the various UG (except BBA), PG and Research Programmes of the IMU will be through Online Common Entrance Tests (CET). There are 18 affiliated institutes in IMU. Check all the information regarding Indian Maritime University (IMU) from this page.
Indian Maritime University (IMU)
The objective of the IMU is to facilitate and promote maritime studies, training, research and extension work with focus on emerging areas of studies like oceanography, maritime history, maritime laws, maritime security, search and rescue, transportation of dangerous cargo, environmental studies and other related fields, and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields and other matters connected therewith or incidental. Have a quick glance at the IMU from the table provided.
| Name | Indian Maritime University (IMU) |
| Established | 2008 |
| Location | East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai – 600 119, Tamil Nadu. |
| Course Offered | UG, PG, PG Diploma and Research Programmes |
| Website | www.imu.edu.in |
Indian Maritime University (IMU) – Schools
Indian Maritime university offers various courses under the following Schools:
- School of Maritime Management:
| Programme | Location |
|---|---|
| BBA (Logistics, Retailing and E-Commerce) | Chennai, Cochin |
| Apprenticeship embedded BBA – Maritime Logistics | Visakhapatnam |
| MBA (Port and Shipping Management) (2 years Non-residential Programme) | Chennai, Cochin |
| M.B.A. ( International Transportation & Logistics Management) (2 years Non-residential Programme) | Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam |
- School of Marine Engineering and Technology:
| Programme | Location |
|---|---|
| M.Tech (Marine Engineering & Management) (2 years) | Kolkata |
| PG Diploma in Marine Engineering (1 year) | Mumbai Port |
| B.Tech (Marine Engineering) (4 years) | Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai Port |
- School of Nautical Studies:
| Programme | Location |
|---|---|
| DNS Course (1-year Residential Programme) leading to B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science) (3 years) | Navi Mumbai, Chennai |
| B.Sc (Nautical Science) (3 years Residential Programme) | Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Cochin |
- School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering:
| Programme | Location |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) (4 years) | Visakhapatnam |
| M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) (2 years) | Visakhapatnam |
| M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) (2 years) | Visakhapatnam |
Indian Maritime University (IMU) – Programmes Offered
The following programmes are offered by the Indian Maritime University (IMU):
- Undergraduate Programmes
- 4-Year B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
- 4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering)
- 3-Year B.Sc (Nautical Science)
- 3-Year BBA (Logistics, Retailing & E-Commerce)
- 3 Years Apprenticeship embedded BBA – Maritime Logistics
- 1-Year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc. (Applied Nautical Science)
- 3-Year B.Sc (Ship Building & Repair)
- Postgraduate Programmes
- 2-Year MBA (Port and Shipping Management)
- 2-Year MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management)
- 2-Year M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering)
- 2-Year M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering)
- 2-Year M.Tech (Marine Engineering & Management)
- Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:
- PGDME (Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering)
- Research Programmes
- Ph.D and M.S(by Research) Programmes
Indian Maritime University (IMU) – Affiliated Institutes
There are 18 affiliated institutes in IMU. Check the lists of institutes below.
- Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai
- Applied Research International, New Delhi
- Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore
- College of Ship Technology, Palakkad
- Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair
- Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Cochin
- HIMT College, Chennai
- International Maritime Institute, New Delhi
- Park Maritime Academy, Coimbatore
- Maritime Training Institute, (SCI) Mumbai
- RL Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai
- Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai
- Sriram Institute of Marine Studies, New Delhi
- Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai
- The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai
- Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune
- Training Ship Rahaman, Mumbai
- Yak Education Trust, Mumbai
Indian Maritime University (IMU) – Contact Details
Name: Indian Maritime University, East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai – 600 119, Tamil Nadu.
Phone :+91 (44) 2453 9020
- Students Admission Related Queries:
Email : academicscell@imu.ac.in - Only for End Semester Examination Related Queries:
Email: examcell@imu.ac.in
Official Website: www.imu.edu.in
