What to Study for a Career in Ocean Engineering: Courses, Skills & Roadmap
Planning to make waves in the world of ocean engineering? This blog breaks down what to study — from essential subjects and degrees to key technical skills and certifications. Whether you're in high school, college, or making a career shift, this is your step-by-step guide to becoming an ocean engineer. Start your deep-sea journey here!
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6/30/20251 min read
Have you ever imagined building machines that work miles beneath the ocean? Or designing offshore structures that survive tsunamis? Ocean Engineering makes all of that possible — it’s one of the most fascinating and impactful branches of engineering today.
🎓 What to Study?
To become an Ocean Engineer, students typically pursue:
B.Tech/B.E. in Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture
Or Mechanical/Civil Engineering with ocean-focused electives
For advanced roles, M.Tech or MS in specialized domains like offshore structures, coastal dynamics, or marine robotics
Top institutes offering ocean engineering programs:
IIT Madras – Department of Ocean Engineering
MIT (USA) – Department of Mechanical & Ocean Engineering
University of Southampton (UK)
TU Delft (Netherlands)
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