Led by faculty with broad and interdisciplinary research interests, graduate ocean engineering students can choose from a diverse group of courses in ocean related subjects, preparing them for jobs in large and small corporations, consulting firms, and government research laboratories.
Program requirements: the thesis option requires 30 credits with a minimum of 12 credits of course work in ocean engineering and nine credits for thesis research. The nonthesis option requires permission of the chair and a total of 30 credits with a minimum of 18 credits of course work in ocean engineering, with one course requiring a paper involving significant independent study. EGR 515 counts towards the 18 credits of course work in ocean engineering. OCE 605 and 606 are required of all full-time students.
January 2025
Narragansett Bay Campus
215 South Ferry Rd,
Narragansett,
Rhode Island,
02882, Northeast, United States
B.S. degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or other technical disciplines. 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.
Language Proficiency
Required scores on the Internet-based (iBT) and Computer-based TOEFL:
An overall score of 80 or above (82 for teaching assistantship consideration), AND Minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 19; Writing: 18; Listening: 17; Speaking: 18 (the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20).
Other scores that may be accepted in place of TOEFL scores (please check with your department):
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): All scores must be sent directly to URI. Required minimum score of 6.5, AND minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 6.5; Writing: 6.5; Listening: 6.5; Speaking: 6.5 (The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7).
Duolingo English Test: Required minimum score of 105 (Score of 110 for a teaching assistantship)
Pearson Test of English: Required minimum scores are Reading 53, Writing 59, Listening 47, and Speaking 47 (62 for international teaching assistants)
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Required minimum score of B2
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
