About Marine Transportation in Texas A&M University
The world moves by water. The vast majority of trade utilizes the oceans as a set of highways, and ports around the world continue to expand, both in size and in revenue. The Marine Transportation (MART) degree utilizes expert faculty and industry experts to deliver a top quality classroom education in all things pertaining to maritime transportation. Also, a heavy exposure to hands-on training helps to forge graduates that are ready to step seamlessly into this exciting industry.
This program combines studies in the humanities and sciences with instruction and training in maritime disciplines to provide students with a broad-based education. Students are also provided with solid fundamentals in business topics related to the maritime industry, ashore and afloat. Students who enroll in and apply to graduate in Marine Transportation must 1) be enrolled in the Corps of Midshipmen and 2) successfully complete the license examination for Third Mate in order to graduate from Texas A&M University.
The student who successfully completes the license program will be qualified to sit for the U.S. Coast Guard license examination as a Third Mate of any gross tonnage upon oceans, steam, or motor vessels and issuance of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) credentials.
Academic qualification equivalents
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To be considered official: Your transcript(s) must have an original signature of a school official (Registrar, Principal, Controller of Examinations or the Ministry of Education) or an original school seal.
All foreign transcripts must include an English translation or credential evaluation prepared by a recognized service and include all original seals and/or signatures.
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Submit an official high school/secondary transcript. If you are in the final year when you apply, an official transcript showing at least three years of completed coursework and in-progress coursework must be received by the deadline.
English language requirements
- TOEFL : Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80
- IELTS : Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test)
- PTE Academic Test: 55
Texas A&M University Highlights
Type of institution |
Public |
Application Portal |
Undergraduate:- applyTexas.org or coalition application
Graduate:- online |
Acceptance rate |
70% |
Test scores accepted |
SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT |
English test scores accepted |
TOEFL/ PTE/ IELTS |
Academic calendar |
Semester based |
Intake session |
Fall and spring |
Work experience |
Required for graduate programs |
Financial aid |
Loans, Scholarships, and grants |
Texas A&M University Cost of Attendance
The following is an estimate of the cost of studying in the United States for overseas students:
Cost Head |
Expenses in USD (Approximate) Academic year |
Tuition Fees |
39,072 |
Service Fees |
64 |
Room and Board (on Campus) |
11,400 |
Books and Supplies |
1,222 |
Personal Expenses and Transportation |
6,792 |
Total |
58,492 |