Boca Raton,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Ocean Engineering in Boca Raton United States | Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,655
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Ocean engineering is an interdisciplinary domain focused on addressing engineering challenges in marine settings and responsibly utilizing oceanic resources.
These professionals create, construct, manage, and service vessels, offshore installations, and diverse marine technologies such as aircraft carriers, submarines, sailboats, tankers, tugboats, yachts, oil platforms, underwater robots, and acoustic sonar systems.
They analyze marine conditions to understand impacts of waves, currents, and saltwater on maritime vessels and structures, devising techniques and materials to endure wave energy and prevent corrosion. Ocean engineers also contribute to designing and operating crewed and remote-controlled submersibles for deep-sea investigation and resource extraction. Notably, Dr. Robert Ballard, an ocean engineer, discovered the Titanic's remains.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering, ocean engineering program, an applicant must satisfy the following criteria:
Meet all the freshmen or transfer admission requirements of the University.
Meet all Pre-Professional Program requirements.
Transfer students who have an A.A. degree are expected to have completed the following course requirements (deficiencies may be taken at FAU); see the Degree Requirements section of the Undergraduate Catalog for the required minimum grades.
Submit your academic credentials - First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
Submit official test scores (Students who have earned fewer than 60 transferable credits)
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - IBT - 80
TOEFL-PBT - 550
International Baccalaureate (IB) - English Higher Level 6
Tuition
USD
21,655