Student tracks the flow of water through the marsh in extensive detail over a period of several weeks.

Ocean Engineering: M.S., Ph.D.

About this program

The ocean engineering program offers master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees through a cross-disciplinary program operated jointly by the physical ocean science and engineering (POSE) program in UD's College of Earth, Ocean and Environment (CEOE) and the ocean engineering program of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Our faculty and students focus on coastal hydrodynamics, sediment transport, coastal structures, and sensor development and remote sensing. Our research is supported by the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, Delaware Sea Grant and other federal and state entities. 

Degrees Offered

  • Ocean Engineering – M.S. (CEOE)
  • Ocean Engineering – M.S. (COE)
  • Ocean Engineering – Ph.D. (CEOE)
  • Ocean Engineering – Ph.D. (COE)

 

Application Deadlines


FALL:

January 31: Priority consideration (M.S.)

February 1: To be considered for departmental funding (Ph.D.)

July 1: Final deadline to apply (Ph.D.)

August 18: Final deadline to apply (M.S.)

SPRING:

October 31: Priority consideration (M.S.)

January 26: Final deadline to apply (M.S.)

 

UD Tuition


The 2025-2026 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,116.

Contact Info

Program Contact (College of Engineering)
Graduate Director (College of Engineering)
Graduate Director (College of Earth, Ocean and Environment)
Program Contact (College of Earth, Ocean and Environment)