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Marine Technology – (M.Sc.)

Delft University of Technology

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Application Deadline: April 1 (EU and Non EU)
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,650 (non-EEA)
Location: Delft / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Location of Delft University of Technology

Designs for the high seas

In years past, there was hardly any job more hazardous than to sail the seas. These days, we take it for granted that cargo ships can safely navigate the seas - largely because of technological advances in marine technology. These same technologies make it possible to extract oil from the seabed and load it on to a tanker in high winds and heavy seas. If you are intrigued by the technologies that allow for the construction of highly complex modern ships, the exploitation of mineral wealth on the seabed, and other achievements of marine technology, TU Delft´s unique master´s programme may be just the programme for you.

TU Delft's MSc Programme in Marine Technology (MT) - the only one of its type offered in the Netherlands - gives future engineers the knowledge and skills they need to handle the entire process of design, construction, production and operation of these ships and marine systems.

What you will learn

In the programme, MT engineers acquire a thorough understanding of basic engineering sciences and marine technology disciplines, and develop multidisciplinary problem-solving skills. As a participant in the programme, you will also select an area of specialisation from topics such as ship hydromechanics, ship and offshore structures, marine systems design and ship production, and will consider the various social and environmental impacts associated with marine technology applications.

Tracks

The Master's programme Marine Technology offers two tracks:

  • Science and Design,
  • Production and Operation.

Contents

Tracks

The Master's programme Marine Technology offers two tracks: Science and Design, Production and Operation.

Track 'Science' (SC)

The Science track offers students a choice between two specialisations: Ship Hydromechanics and Ship and Offshore Structures.

Specialisation Ship Hydromechanics

This specialisation is concerned with ship motion behaviour in waves and manoeuvring. Safety and operability are key words. An example of very successful research in this field at TU Delft is the ‘Axe Bow concept’, a revolutionary bow shape for highly increased operability of fast ships. A second field of research within this track is resistance and propulsion, where the focus is on sustainable ship propulsion. Courses cover topics such as cavitation of propellers and sailing yacht performance.

Specialisation Ship and Offshore Structures

This specialisation focuses on considerations of structure and strength in ships and offshore structures. Increasingly, Ship Structures is concerned with hydromechanics (ship motions).

Track 'Design, Production, and Operation' (DPO)

This track is offered in cooperation with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, and includes four specialisations, each of which presents abundant possibilities to combine in-depth study of technical topics with either logistics, technical marketing, management, safety and sustainability. The four specialisations are: Ship Design, Ship Production, Shipping Management and Marine Engineering.

Students who choose this track spend the first semester of their first year in Trondheim; NTNU students follow lectures in Delft during the second semester in the first year. In the second year, students have the option to combine the elective internship with the graduation project, addressing a single topic and working at the same company while completing both requirements.

International master students (that did not follow the Bachelor program at DUT) are expected to start the DPO Master programme in the second semester (in Delft).

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.

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Requirements

The MSC programme in Marine Technology offers the possibility to obtain an endorsement to the certificate for Technical Marketing and Sustainable Development.

General requirements

1)

A. A good university BSc degree with good grades on the key courses in a main subject closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.
Exceptions: Management of Technology, Engineering and Policy Analysis and Science Education & Communication, to which all students holding a technology or science degree may be admitted.

or

B. A proof that you have nearly completed a BSc programme whose main subject is closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.

2)

A BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum, or, when included, the specific requirements defined for the country in which you obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) your Bachelor’s degree

3)

Proof of English language proficiency (certificates older than two years are not accepted):

  • A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 90 (internet-based test). Please note that we only accept the TOEFL internet-based test.
  • or IELTS (academic version) overall Band score of at least 6.5.
  • or proof that you have passed the University of Cambridge 'Certificate of Proficiency in English' or the University of Cambridge 'Certificate in Advanced English'

As the whole process of collecting information, registering for the tests and receiving the test results may take several months, we advise you to register for the IELTS or TOEFL several months before starting your application.

It is allowed to send us a copy of your test results, please check the application documents for detailed information.

  • For EU/EFTA nationals, the English language certificate may be submitted until 1 July provided that all other required hard copy documents are received before the application deadline of 1 April.
  • Nationals of the People’s Republic of China only: A Nuffic certificate as proof of your English language proficiency. In order to obtain the Nuffic certificate you will need to take the IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test.
  • Only nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt from the proof of English language proficiency requirement.

4)

A clear and relevant essay in English (2,000 - 3,000 words) addressing the following:

  • Your motivation for taking the MSc programme of your choice.
  • Why you wish to pursue this programme abroad and/or in the Netherlands in particular.
  • Why you are interested in TU Delft.
  • If there are optional specialisations in the Master’s programme of your choice: which specialisation(s) interest you most, and why?
  • Examples of three Master’s thesis topics that interest you and with an explanation of your particular interest.
  • A brief summary (maximum 250 words) of the thesis work or the final assignment done for your Bachelor’s programme, including information on the credits earned, grade, and full workload.

5)

Two reference letters in English, French, German or Dutch:

  1. one from from a professor or an assistant professor from the faculty from which you graduated.
  2. one from your employer, if you already have work experience.

If you have not yet graduated, please provide two letters from professors or assistant professors from the faculty at which you are studying.

6)

An extensive résumé (curriculum vitae) written in English.

7)

Proof of identity

8)

Please note:

Applicants for Architecture Urbanism & Building Sciences, Design for Interaction and Integrated Product Design are required to upload a digital portfolio. Please note that only uploaded portfolio’s will be processed.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)
TOEFL Internet-based: 90

Accreditation

NVAO independently assesses the quality of higher education in Flanders and the Netherlands. All of TU Delft’s educational programmes are accredited by NVAO and therefore meet the European quality standards. Alongside the national accreditation system, many of TU Delft’s education programmes are recognized as substantially equivalent to the best programmes in the USA by the American Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET).

Funding details

TU Delft offers an array of scholarships, ranging from (partial) tuition waivers to full scholarships covering tuition and living expenses. Some MSc programme-specific scholarships may only be announced on their respective websites.

TU Delft Excellences Scholarships are awarded to admitted students with exceptional promise and outstanding academic achievement. There is typically no separate application procedure. Selected scholarship recipients will be notified directly by the university.


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