Sustainable Maritime Engineering (SME) Master’s Programme
An interdisciplinary international Master’s programme focusing on sustainable maritime technologies and ocean protection.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates with a strong foundation in mathematics, mechanics, and fluid dynamics who seek to specialise in sustainable maritime technologies and ocean engineering.
Overview
The Sustainable Maritime Engineering (SME) Master’s programme at the University of Rostock offers a multidisciplinary approach to maritime technologies, spanning naval architecture, ocean engineering, and underwater technologies. Students engage in hands-on, application-oriented projects and can specialise in areas like sustainable ship design, offshore structures, or deep-sea exploration. The programme leverages partnerships with regional industry and research institutes, ensuring relevance to global maritime industry needs. With integrated language training, international collaborations, and flexibility to tailor electives, it prepares graduates for careers at the intersection of engineering and sustainability. The curriculum emphasises both technical expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering innovation in ocean protection and sustainable resource use.
What you'll do
- Complete a combination of compulsory and optional modules covering core and specialised topics in maritime engineering, accumulating 90 credit points over three semesters.
- Conduct a Master’s thesis (30 credit points) in the fourth semester, with the option to collaborate with industry or research partners.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team projects to foster collaboration across specialisations like Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, and Underwater Technologies.
- Engage in integrated language courses in German and English to enhance professional communication skills.
- Optionally spend a semester abroad through partnerships with universities in Belgium, Lithuania, UK, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Denmark, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
- Develop individual specialisation through elective courses, tailoring the programme to personal academic and career interests.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with at least 180 credit points, or a comparable degree with a minimum CGPA of 75% (equivalent to grade 2.5 in the German grading system). Alternatively, a GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) with a minimum score of 500 is accepted.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level (or equivalent, e.g., PTE Academic: 62, TOEFL iBT: 90, IELTS Academic: 6.5). No minimum German language requirement.
Instruction: English
- In-depth knowledge of mathematics (equivalent to at least 15 credit points)
- In-depth knowledge of technical mechanics (equivalent to at least 10 credit points)
- In-depth knowledge of fluid mechanics or hydrodynamics (equivalent to at least 5 credit points)
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or equivalent
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Applicants without German citizenship, German university entrance certificate, or a degree from a German institution must apply through UNI-ASSIST.
- No specific nationality restrictions, but proof of English proficiency is mandatory.
- No age restrictions mentioned.
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How to apply
Deadline: Summer semester: 1 October to 30 November each year; Winter semester: 16 January to 30 April each year
Applicants without German citizenship, German university entrance certificate, or a degree from a German institution must apply through UNI-ASSIST during the specified deadlines. The application process involves submitting academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and other required documents. Detailed instructions are available on the programme’s website.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate or provisional certificate
- Transcripts of records showing required credit points in mathematics, technical mechanics, and fluid mechanics/hydrodynamics
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, PTE)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Passport-sized photograph
Contact
Sustainable Maritime Engineering Programme Office· Programme Coordinator
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