Admission Requirements

Admission to the NAME graduate program is granted to students who have a successful record in achievement in their previous studies and show a strong potential to succeed in studies at the advanced level.

MS/MSE – Master of Science – Program Code 00326
(application deadline January 15)

Applicants for the M.S.E. or M.S. degrees normally hold a Bachelor of Science degree in naval architecture and marine engineering with an average grade of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. However, the graduate program has been structured so that students with a bachelor’s degree in other engineering disciplines that require knowledge of basic mechanics such as mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, aerospace or civil engineering may also start directly on their master’s program. Students with a bachelor’s degree from another field without knowledge of basic mechanics, and whom only want to pursue a master’s degree, will be required to take NA 470 (Foundation of Ship Design) or NA 491 (Marine Engineering Laboratory I) as well as take several undergraduate-level courses, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to this program should complete the Rackham School of Graduate Studies application.

PhD – Doctor of Philosophy – Program Code 00324
(application deadline December 15)

Applicants for the Ph.D. degree normally already hold a master’s degree with an average undergraduate GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. Admission procedures are the same as for the Master of Science in engineering degree program. A student becomes a pre-candidate upon admission. No assurance is given that the student may advance to candidate status until evidence is given of superior scholastic ability. Applicants to this program should complete the Rackham School of Graduate Studies application.

SGUS – Program Code: 01556 – Only for current Undergraduate UofM students (deadline Jan.15)

Applicants for the SGUS Program (Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study) have to apply for the SGUS in their Senior year. Only Undergraduate students with a 3.2 GPA or higher will be able to enroll in this program. Students earning dual Bachelor’s degrees are NOT eligible for the SGUS program.

Basic Requirements for all programs

GRE scores are required for:

International students
PhD. students
Students wishing to be considered for financial aid

Minimum GRE scores required:

A cumulative minimum score of 1200 on the Verbal and Quantitative scores
On the Analytical writing segment a 4.0

For the NEW GRE scores the minimum requirement scores are:

160 and up for the Verbal GRE scores
160 and up for the Quantitative GRE scores
4.0 for the Analytical Writing segment

For International students only: International applicants who have not earned a post-secondary degree from an institution at which English is the exclusive language of instruction must indicate English proficiency by a minimum score of:

84 on the Internet-Based TOEFL
220 on the Computer-Based TOEFL
560 on the Paper-Based TOEFL
80 for the MELAB test
6.5 minimum overall score for the IELTS test

Application Deadlines

PhD application deadline is DECEMBER 15.
M.S / M.S.E / SGUS application deadline is JANUARY 15.