The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport is a regional university operated by the Arab League which runs programs in marine transportation, business, and engineering. Over five years (from 1991 to 1996), the educational and maritime training services were funded by the Egyptian Ministry of Transport. Consequently, in 1992, the AASTMT was granted the most modern training ship, "Aida 4", as a donation from the Japanese government.
In 1994, the AASTMT was awarded the most modern simulator in the world from the USA administration. Scholarships have exceeded 120,000 for students from 58 countries. In 1996, title has been modified from: "The Arab Academy for Science and Technology: A university specialized in maritime transport." to "The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport" (AASTMT). The AASTMT has obtained the approval of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities for considering the holders of the High Seas Second Officer eligible for the affiliation with any Egyptian University or any 4-year higher
education entity which a student can join after high school. The AASTMT has flexibility in the process of transferring marine officers from vocational studies to that which allows them to obtain the bachelor’s degree in Marine Navigation Technology.
AASTMT offers educational programmes to serve the community of Alexandria. The programmes enhance the skills of students in language, computing, secretarial work, aviation tickets reservation,
marketing and management. AASTMT have different colleges, centers, institutes and Complexes.
Last Updated on: Nov 29, 2024