An international Master's programme, focusing on maritime technologies. Starting in October 2025.
„Sustainable Maritime Engineering“ is an international Master’s programme, focusing on maritime technologies – from the ocean’s surface to its deepest depths. It provides a broad, critical understanding of the field, emphasising a sustainable use of the world’s oceans while at the same time protecting them.
You engage in interdisciplinary, application-oriented projects with options to specialize in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Underwater Technologies. Team projects are a key to fostering collaboration across the different specialisations.
The programme strongly benefits from partnerships with regional industry and research institutes. It aligns with the University of Rostock’s strong maritime focus and aims to meet world-wide future maritime industry needs.
Degree
Master of Science
Language
English (B2 equivalent)
Effort
Full-time (120 ECTS)
Duration
4 semesters (2 years)
Beginning
in winter/summer semester*
Tuition fee
none**
* we strongly recommend starting in winter semester; starting in the summer semester means that the programme usually takes longer than 4 semesters.
** semester contribution: 276 EUR per semester (may increase each semester), including a semester ticket that is valid for public transport and regional trains all across Germany.
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Take a closer look at the course details
During the first three semesters, you follow mandatory and elective courses in order to achieve a total sum of 90 credit points (30 credit points each semester). In the fourth semester, you will write and defend your Master’s thesis (30 credit points).
Course-specific, integrated German and English language courses are available.

The choice is yours:3 unique pathways for specialisation

Naval Architecture
The right choice if you are passionate about ship technology and the challenges surrounding the topic of green shipping.

Ocean Engineering
The right choice if you want to become a specialist in the field of offshore infrastructures, in particular the utilisation of renewable energies from the sea, offshore food production and establishment of maritime infrastructure in general.

Underwater Technologies
The right choice if you are looking for exciting tasks in the field of marine research technology and underwater vehicles.
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Why this degree programme?It’s unique!


Integration into the local ecosystem, Ocean Technology Campus, companies, and many others
The only master degree of its kind in Germany
Access to the Nienhagen artificial reef
Collaboration with students of the International Master in Advanced Design of Sustainable Ships and Offshore Structures (EMSHIP)
Specialised laboratories and facilities for maritime research on campus
Cooperation with local research institutions, e.g. Institute for Baltic Research IOW, Fraunhofer IGP und Fraunhofer IGD
Use of the university's own research vessel
Collaborations with universities across Europe and excellent opportunities to complete a semester at one of these partner universities
And then?Your career opportunities
With a Master’s degree in Sustainable Maritime Engineering, you have excellent opportunities to find an attractive job in one of the numerous companies in the maritime industry, in university and non-university research institutions or in public authorities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany or worldwide.
With a specialisation in the Naval Architecture pathway, potential employers include shipyards, shipowners, engineering offices, suppliers, service providers, testing centres and classification societies.
As a graduate of the Ocean Engineering pathway, there are excellent prospects of getting a job at shipyards, engineering offices, energy companies, suppliers, research institutes and classification societies.
And with a specialisation in the Underwater Technologies pathway, potential employers include research institutions, engineering offices, suppliers and service providers.
In principle, you are also qualified to start your own business. Seminars offered by the Centre for Entrepreneurship are proactively made available to students in order to turn outstanding ideas and concepts into entrepreneurial activities.


Welcometo Rostock
The leisure activities on offer in Rostock and the surrounding area are also impressive! Here you can go to the Baltic Sea beach with the semester ticket, have a barbecue at the city harbour, learn sailing, kitesurfing or diving through the university sports department and use SUP or canoes. And as part of the student pedalo team, you have the opportunity to win international regattas.
Feature one
University rich in tradition,
studying by the sea
Student life
Attractive activities,
low cost of living
Job market
Close connection to the local and international maritime sector
Welcometo Rostock
The leisure activities on offer in Rostock and the surrounding area are also impressive! Here you can go to the Baltic Sea beach with the semester ticket, have a barbecue at the city harbour, learn sailing, kitesurfing or diving through the university sports department and use SUP or canoes. And as part of the student pedalo team, you have the opportunity to win international regattas.

Our Location
University rich in tradition, studying by the sea

Student life
Attractive activities, low cost of living

Job market
Close connection to the local and international maritime sector
Here to support you
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any question.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian SprengerProgramme Coordinator
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Contact
Universität Rostock
Fakultät für Maschinenbau und Schiffstechnik
Albert-Einstein-Str. 2
18059 Rostock
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