79 Full-time Master's degrees in Oceanography

World Maritime University and IMLI are launching a ground-breaking new degree programme leading to the degree of Master of Philosophy in International Maritime Law and Ocean Policy. 

The Ocean Engineering master’s program at Stevens Institute of Technology is one of only a few in the country. Stevens is known for its award-winning student body, cultivating advancements in predicting extreme weather, mapping currents, protecting communities against environmental hazards and enhancing port performance. 

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is an interdisciplinary program that provides an educational and research environment to examine the dynamical, physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere, ocean and land surface, and the manner in which they interact.

The M.Sc. in Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This full-time public study mode course typically lasts 2.7 years, focusing on interdisciplinary training in marine and freshwater science for sustainable resource use.

Do you want to study at a marine biology university in Norway, and get a solid foundation for your further career, both nationally and internationally with a master’s in marine science? Then the Master of Science in Ocean Resources at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) could be the perfect choice for you.

The Master of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island is a professional two-year, full-time programme. It focuses on applying marine science to environmental management, maritime industries, and ocean policy. Students gain advanced technical skills to solve real-world problems within various coastal and global aquatic systems.

At Oceanography from Texas A&M University research and thesis completion comprise a significant part of each program.

The Oceanography programme of Rutgers University is centered in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, which serves as a focus of interdisciplinary studies and research in estuarine, coastal and open-ocean environments.

The Coastal and Ocean Policy M.S. at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a professional, non-thesis postgraduate programme. This interdisciplinary course is delivered on-campus and focuses on the intersection of science and governance to address environmental challenges within the rapidly growing blue economy.

The mission of University of Miami's Ocean Sciences (OCE) graduate program is to provide our students with specialized knowledge in important ocean science sub-disciplines as well as a broad understanding of the ocean as a key component of the Earth System.

The Ocean and Naval Structure Engineering program at the Tianjin University aims to cultivate future graduate students and help them grasp the fundamental theory of mathematics and mechanics, get an in-depth and systematic understanding of the knowledge and meet the research frontiers in the three majors - civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, naval architecture and ocean engineering.

Memorial University of Newfoundland's degree of Master of Applied Ocean Technology (Ocean Mapping) (MAOT) provides students with an advanced level of technological literacy, theory and competency to conduct data collection and ocean mapping.

The students in the Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies program at Alagappa University will acquire specialized and deep knowledge, relevant to topics such as marine ecology, marine biology, biogeography, invasion biology, population genetics, biosystematics and general evolutionary themes based on the marine organisms.

The Marine Science and Oceanography M.S. at Florida Atlantic University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for advanced research. This full-time degree focuses on coastal and nearshore environments, providing students with expert skills in oceanographic science and independent inquiry over a standard duration.

Our Atmospheric and Oceanic Science program from University of Maryland immerses students in the fundamentals of atmospheric and oceanic science in preparation to complete a significant research project with their advisor.

The Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Climate Physics programme at Stockholm University provides an integrated view of the components of the climate system in the atmosphere and the ocean.

The Physical Oceanography programme is offered at the East China Normal University.

The Ocean Sciences M.S. at the University of California, Santa Cruz is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This curriculum provides advanced training in marine research and oceanography, equipping students with the expertise required for professional scientific careers over its duration.

Applied Ocean Sciences at the University of California, San Diego is multidisciplinary and focused on the application of advanced technology to ocean exploration and observation.

Uniquely situated on the Pacific Ocean at the edge of the continent and adjacent to an international border, the Environmental and Ocean Sciences program at University of San Diego provides students with access to a rich community of environmental specialists and wildlife.