Major: Ocean Engineering

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Research Areas:  Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vehicles, Underwater Imaging and
Communication, Physical Oceanography, Marine Renewable Energy, Signal Processing, Sonar and
Transducer System Design, Bio-inspired Engineering and Design, Corrosion and Cathodic
Protection, Nano-structured Materials, Offshore and Ship Structures

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: luckystargb.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics
• A GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits of work attempted
• GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

International Students

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics
• A GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits of work attempted
• GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Anastasia Calnick, Assistant Director, Academic Programs
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering West (EG-36), Room 102
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.6446
(E) acalnick@luckystargb.com
(W)luckystargb.com/engineering/ome/graduate/phd/ocean/

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1

International Students
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1