Ocean Engineering M.S.

• Overview
• Admission
• Program Requirements
• Joint International Programs
• Outcomes

Admission

Admission Requirements

Admission to the M.S. program requires a B.S. degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or another technical discipline. Students with a non-engineering background may be required to take undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, electrical circuits, and applied mathematics.

Application Process

Applications submitted by January 1st, 2025 for Fall 2025 admission will receive first consideration for Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Research Assistantship, and Research Fellowships for the Fall 2025.

The URI Graduate School accepts online applications only. Please follow the application instructions and complete the online application, and upload all documents required including unofficial transcripts of all colleges/universities attended. A complete application includes 3 letters of recommendation.

The department reviews your credentials and forwards their recommendation to the Graduate School where the final decision is made, and you will be notified via email. If you are accepted and intend to matriculate, you will be required to provide original official transcripts before your start date. Please forward these transcripts directly to the Graduate School.

For details and additional information consult the related info on application procedures from the Graduate School and guidelines for international applicants.

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