{"id":3447,"date":"2025-06-27T06:29:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T06:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=3447"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:20:49","slug":"caribbean-maritime-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/caribbean-maritime-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean Maritime University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is Jamaica\u2019s premier maritime-focused tertiary institution, originally founded in 1980 as the Jamaica Maritime Training Institute and renamed CMU in 2017. CMU is known for an applied, industry-driven approach to education in marine science, shipping and logistics, engineering, and transport management. Located at Palisadoes Park on Norman Manley Highway in Kingston, the university serves thousands of students and continues to broaden its regional footprint.<\/p>\n

Over the years, CMU has built partnerships with global universities and regional industry stakeholders, supporting diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, and doctoral pathways. Its faculties include Engineering & Applied Technology; Marine & Nautical Studies; and Shipping & Logistics. In late 2024, CMU announced plans to open a branch campus in Suriname, reinforcing its longer-term expansion across the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nCaribbean Maritime University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1980 (as Jamaica Maritime Training Institute; became CMU in 2017)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic maritime university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nPalisadoes Park, Norman Manley Highway, Kingston, Jamaica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.cmu.edu.jm<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition can vary by intake, course requirements, and student status (local vs. international). The figures below are estimated<\/strong> and should be confirmed with CMU\u2019s admissions team before you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nEstimated Tuition (per year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (local)<\/td>\nUSD 2,500 \u2013 5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (international)<\/td>\nUSD 7,500 \u2013 10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Postgraduate (local)<\/td>\nUSD 10,000 \u2013 12,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Postgraduate (international)<\/td>\nUSD 17,500 \u2013 20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re aiming for careers in maritime operations, engineering, or logistics, CMU\u2019s program mix is designed to connect classroom learning with industry needs. Common options include:<\/p>\n