Rostock: New master's degree program in maritime technology is causing enthusiasm!

Rostock: New master's degree program in maritime technology is causing enthusiasm!

The Sustainable Maritime Engineering (SME) course at the University of Rostock is already enjoying great popularity even before its official introduction in the winter semester 2025/2026. By the end of the international registration period, almost 400 applications had been received, confirming the high expectations of those responsible. The university reports that a total of 384 international applications were registered via the Uni-Assist platform. This shows the increasing interest in maritime technologies and engineering.

Professor Florian Sprenger, the person responsible for the course, is positive about this response. He sees the high number of applications as an encouraging sign for the University of Rostock and the maritime industry in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Germany. Applications are also possible from students of the bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, which increases the reach of the new program.

An innovative range of courses

The SME master's degree program is entirely in English and is aimed at students who want to deal intensively with the future challenges and technologies in the maritime sector. The program promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience, including through projects with international universities. The goal is clear: graduates should be specifically prepared for the needs of the maritime industry.

Rostock, the largest city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, not only offers students an innovative range of courses, but also a lively environment. With around 200,000 inhabitants, it is an economic center of the region and combines tradition with a modern lifestyle. The city has grown historically as a Hanseatic city and port city and is only about half an hour by bike from the Baltic Sea coast. The DAAD adds that Rostock offers a diverse cultural scene with theaters and museums, as well as numerous leisure options such as the zoo and the botanical garden.

Study and live in Rostock

Student life in Rostock is characterized by an active social environment, especially in the Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt district, which is known for its lively café and pub scene. A highlight in the Hanseatic city's event calendar is the Hanse Sail in August, an international maritime festival that attracts almost a million visitors and presents numerous sailing ships from all over the world.

With the introduction of the SME course, Rostock is on the threshold of a new era in maritime training and at the same time contributes to strengthening the regional economy. The high number of applications suggests that the University of Rostock is taking an important step in the right direction.