BSc in Ocean Engineering - Ocean Renewable Energy in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island

The B.S. in Ocean Engineering at URI stands among the few accredited programs in the United States. This nationally acclaimed curriculum excels in ocean instrumentation and robotics, underwater acoustics, marine hydrodynamics and tsunamis, coastal modeling, marine geomechanics, coastal and offshore structures, and offshore power generation.

Students combine demanding foundational coursework with hands-on laboratory and field activities that leverage our coastal setting and resources. Situated at URI's Narragansett Bay Campus, our facilities include a 30-foot wave tank, an acoustics tank, electronics and machine shops, 3D printers, a laser cutter, and numerous other tools. Additionally, the department utilizes a fully equipped 42-foot research vessel for both laboratory courses and investigative projects.