Shipbuilding and Maritime Engineeringfull time

Degree
Master of Engineering
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Kiel
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
September 2026 (EU)
September 2026 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Marine Engineering
  • Ship Engineering

Target group

The Master’s degree programme in Ship Building and Maritime Technology focuses on structural and fluid mechanics as well as numerical methods in mechanics. In addition, further aspects of ship technology (in particular special ships such as submarines, mega yachts and offshore service vessels) are discussed. You are trained as engineers who can apply and develop advanced computer-aided techniques (design, CAD, FEM and CFD) in shipbuilding related engineering at a high level.

Annotation

Also possible as a degree course with practical training (PBS). For more information see https://www.fh-kiel.de/studium/studienangebot/duales-studium/praxisbegleitetes-studium/

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements for the consecutive Master's degree are a completed university degree in Shipbuilding and Maritime Engineering or a comparable degree course, final grade at least 2.8. The recognition of other degrees is regulated by the examination regulations.

Lecture period

  • 15.09.2025 - 20.12.2025
  • 16.03.2026 - 20.06.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.05.2026 - 15.09.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.05.2026 - 15.09.2026

    Applications without German university entrance qualification (HZB) via Uni-assist

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.05.2026 - 15.09.2026

    Applications without German university entrance qualification (HZB) via Uni-assist

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.05.2026 - 15.09.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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