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    MSc Ocean Engineering

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    Nantes, FRMScIn-person2 years
    €24,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits

    MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Nantes, FR. Tuition is €24,000.

    About the program

    The program provides advanced training in free-surface hydrodynamics applied to ocean engineering, covering water waves, ship resistance, wave-structure interactions, moorings, and performance of marine structures including ships and offshore renewable energy systems. It includes theoretical courses, numerical methods, and experimental work using on-campus facilities like towing tanks and ocean wave tanks.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Mechanical Engineering): Centrale Nantes ranked #102 in the world (2025) [and reported on the school page].

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL - IBT 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS - 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Graduates are eligible to apply for a post-study work visa in France (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour - APS).

    €40,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    €3,960.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes is €24,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes online or in-person?
    MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes take to complete?
    MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Ocean Engineering at Centrale Nantes: Graduates are eligible to apply for a post-study work visa in France (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour - APS).