400 applications for the new maritime master's program in Rostock!

400 applications for the new maritime master's program in Rostock!

Rostock is buzzing with new opportunities! Around 400 applications have already been received for the new master's degree program in “Sustainable Maritime Engineering” at the University of Rostock. This English-language course of study will start in the winter semester of 2025/2026 and promises to introduce students to the exciting world of future maritime technologies. NDR reports that students can look forward to interdisciplinary work at innovative research facilities and exciting projects with universities at home and abroad.

The need for educated specialists in the maritime industry is constantly increasing, particularly due to the aging population, which is driving the increase in the need for modern implants. In addition, the students demanded in a general assembly that the research should only serve civil purposes. This discussion shows how committed the future generation is to the current challenges.

Entry requirements for those interested

But what does it look like for prospective students? Clear conditions apply in order to be admitted to the “Sustainable Maritime Engineering” master’s degree. A prerequisite is a completed bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 180 ECTS, plus proof of English language skills at at least B2 level, which is easy to master if you have the general university entrance qualification in Germany. Uni Rostock further explains that in-depth knowledge of mathematics, technical mechanics and hydrodynamics is necessary.

A maximum of 12 credit points can be earned in the first year. Students must also prove that they are likely to successfully complete the master's degree, which requires a minimum grade of 65% in the bachelor's degree. Alternatively, you have the option of taking the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering with at least 500 points. Access to this innovation course is demanding, but doable for those who have a good hand.

Career prospects and future opportunities

Career prospects after a degree in maritime technology are promising. Courses in this area, such as nautical engineering, shipbuilding and maritime technologies, are engineering-oriented and offer practice-oriented studies. StudyCheck emphasizes that students are often taken on by training companies and that an average salary of between €4,300 and €5,200 gross per month is attractive. Anyone who chooses this course of study combines drive technology and mechanical engineering on a large scale with the exciting world of seafaring.

Overall, the high demand for the new master's degree shows that students are setting a clear trend towards environmentally conscious, sustainable solutions in the maritime industry. With the right training, the sea is not just a field of work, but a large, endless adventure playground for the engineers of tomorrow!