Sustainable Maritime Engineering is a unique Master’s programme dedicated to ocean sustainability – from the surface to the deep sea. Choose from three specialised pathways: Naval Architecture, focusing on innovative and sustainable ship design; Ocean Engineering, for offshore infrastructure, renewable marine energy, and sustainable ocean use; or Underwater Technologies, exploring marine research technology and huge variety of underwater systems. Hands-on projects, state-of-the-art campus laboratories, direct industry partnerships, and collaborations with renowned research institutes ensure practical experience and excellent global career prospects.
Course Details
The path to your
Master's degree
During the first three semesters, you will complete a combination of compulsory and optional modules worth a total of 90 ECTS* credit points (30 credit points per semester). In the fourth semester, you will focus on your Master’s thesis (30 credit points) – which you can choose to write in collaboration with one of our industry or research partners.
In addition, there are integrated, subject-specific language courses in German and English as well as the opportunity to spend a semester abroad.
A key strength of this programme is its academic flexibility. You are encouraged to shape your own path and focus on those areas that are most important to you. Thus, semester two and three offer you the chance to choose a total of 9 elective courses – giving you maximum flexibility to follow your interests and build your individual profile. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or Underwater Technologies, this is where you shape your specialisation. But of course, if you need any guidance, we will be happy to support you along the way.
The choice is yours:
Three unique pathways
to specialisation
Naval Architecture
Ocean Engineering
Underwater Technologies
What makes this programme so unique?
Our partners in research and industry
Already hooked? Let’s dive into your career opportunities.
A Master’s degree in Sustainable Maritime Engineering opens up excellent career opportunities for you – in one of the many companies in the maritime industry, in university and non-university research institutions, and in the public sector – in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, and worldwide.
Naval Architecture
Ocean Engineering
Underwater Technology
PhD opportunities after graduation
Entrepreneurial potential
Your future in Rostock
Rostock welcomes the world. And sends you into it.
Discover how former students turned their studies in Rostock into real career opportunities.
Ronja Topp
Shaped my studies. Launched my career.
I started my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in Rostock — the coastal setting made it easy to settle in. I discovered my interest in ships and offshore engineering early on, and the flexible range of maritime modules allowed me to focus on exactly that. I really enjoyed the practical projects and working in a student team. Company visits provided me with valuable contacts, and eventually led to my first job.
BEI-JHEN LIOU
Rostock studies led to dream job.
Immediately after graduating from the University of Rostock, I got several job offers to choose from for the next steps in my career. I decided to go to Hamburg, where I am currently working as a vessel performance manager for StormGeo GmbH and I really feel happy here.
