U-MMaster of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine EngineeringUniversity of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic statement of purpose

Typically 1–3 pages unless the program states otherwise.

CV or resume

Personal statement

Rackham limit is 500 words unless the program states otherwise.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters; academic recommenders preferred.

Official transcript(s)

From all universities attended; English translation if needed. Official copies typically required after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Or equivalent, typically in engineering. Typical Rackham minimum scholastic average for graduate admission consideration.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation in naval architecture, marine engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Academic IELTS (including At Home). Required if prior study does not meet an English-proficiency exemption.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 84 overall; Rackham/CoE minimum for admission consideration. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.
GRE: Required if undergraduate degree is from a non-US institution; Optional for MS applicants from US institutions. An older funding page also mentioned combined GRE 300 with writing 4.0; treat that as historical unless confirmed on the current admissions page.

Historical admission data is not published.