Ocean Engineering, B.S.

Overview

Our nationally recognized program is a leader in ocean instrumentation and robotics, underwater acoustics, marine hydrodynamics and tsunamis, coastal modeling, marine geomechanics, coastal and offshore structures, and offshore power generation. Our students balance rigorous fundamental courses with practical laboratory and field experience utilizing our coastal location, a 100-foot wave tank, an acoustic tank, and a 42-foot research vessel.

Tracks

Ocean engineering students looking to gain expertise in a particular area may choose to follow one of several tracks in acoustics, coastal engineering, hydrodynamics (naval architecture), ocean renewable energy, offshore structure, or robotics. Learn more.

In accordance with the 2019 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, URI hereby discloses that the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for licensure as an engineer in all U.S. States and Territories. The applicable licensing board in your state may impose additional requirements on candidates prior to granting a license (e.g., passing of an exam; obtaining a certificate; performing clinical/practicum hours; etc.), and we encourage you to investigate those requirements. The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, which is required nationwide for licensure, can be attempted by any engineering undergraduate who has finished or is close to finishing an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program. 

ABET Accreditation

The Ocean Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Read more about the ABET criteria.

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