Overview

At University of New Hampshire, in the Ocean Engineering - Ocean Mapping program, you’ll gain critical skills in rigorous classes and research projects at sites in New England and around the world.The program is led by the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic Center, one of four data centers for the Seabed 2030 project, which aims to create the definitive map of the world ocean floor by 2030, and one of only two academic centers in North America where students can complete the IHO/FIG/ICA-recognized, category-A Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors program.

You’ll have access to extensive research facilities at the Jere A. Chase Ocean Engineering Laboratory and aboard the R/V Gulf Surveyor, a 48-foot ship that is purpose-designed for ocean mapping activities. Most students who are accepted into the program are supported as Research Associates through externally-funded grants.

Careers

Academic research
Data analysis
Environmental/hydrographic consulting
Governmental agencies (NOAA, NAVO, USACE, NGA)
Hydrographic surveying
K-12 and university education
Marine hardware and software development
Marine research
Marine resource management
Mineral resources exploration
Ocean technology
Remote sensing
State regulatory agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ocean Measurements Lab
Underwater Acoustics
Geodesy and Positioning for Ocean Mapping
Integrated Seabed Mapping Systems
Hydrographic Field Course
Coastal Engineering and Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Letters of recommendation: 3 required
Personal Statement/Essay Questions
International Applicants: Some academic departments recommend that international applicants, living outside of the United States, and planning on pursuing a research based degree, submit a preapplication form before submitting a full application. If your desired program is not on the form, departments prefer a full application be submitted. Preapplication requests will be carefully reviewed and a decision usually provided within 3 weeks.

Tuition Fees

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31575 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29210 USD / year

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14880 USD / year

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