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Prestigious national postgraduate award funding Master by Research and PhD candidates investigating marine hydrodynamics, naval architecture, and coastal engineering.
Australian Maritime College: Marine Engineering, Autonomous Vessels & Naval Architecture Guide
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) at the University of Tasmania is Australia's national institute for maritime education, research, and training, globally recognized for world-class hydrodynamic testing facilities, autonomous underwater robotics, and maritime logistics.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Maritime Engineering (Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering)
Engineers Australia-accredited Master of Maritime Engineering offering specialized streams in Naval Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and Coastal Environmental Technology.
Ph.D. in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles & Subsea Robotics
Doctoral research position utilizing AMC's deep-water towing tank and autonomous marine test bed to develop navigation and SLAM algorithms for AUVs in extreme ocean environments.
Experimental Hydrodynamics & Cavitation Tunnel Wave Energy Project
Experimental research study conducting scale model tests of offshore renewable wave energy converters inside the AMC Cavitation Tunnel and Model Test Basin.
Offshore Renewable Energy & Maritime Operations Industry Practicum
Structured twelve-week engineering internship embedded with major offshore wind developers, naval shipyards, and port authorities across Australasia.
AMC Maritime Decarbonization & Clean Hydrogen Marine Propulsion Fellowship
Three-year postdoctoral research fellowship focusing on ammonia/hydrogen fuel cell marine powertrains and hull friction reduction technologies.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Naval Architecture & Marine Simulation
Tenured academic role leading curriculum development and research operations in full-mission bridge simulation, vessel hydrostatics, and computational fluid mechanics.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Recognized Bachelor degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Science, or Ocean Technology with minimum 65% (Credit) average.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Honours Class I or IIA degree or Master's by Research with proven experimental or computational marine hydrodynamic publication track record.
- Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic overall band 6.5 (no individual band score below 6.0) or PTE Academic 58.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Detailed 1,500-word doctoral research project proposal aligning with AMC hydrodynamic flume, cavitation tunnel, or maritime autonomy labs.
- Application fee
- Zero application fee for direct international and domestic online applications.
- Required documentation
- Certified academic transcripts, degree certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, and two academic referee reports.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Domestic undergraduate and postgraduate coursework places are Commonwealth Supported (CSP) or AUD $9,000 annually. International student fees range from AUD $34,000 to $42,000 per year. Fully funded Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships provide AUD $33,500 tax-free per year.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Australian Maritime College:
Prof. Dr. Zhi Leong
Professor of Marine Engineering & Maritime Systems · Underwater Robotics, Hydrodynamic Resistance, Autonomous Marine Craft, Vessel Performance
Dr. Roberto Ojeda
Associate Professor in Naval Architecture & Computational Mechanics · Finite Element Analysis, Ship Structures, Composite Marine Materials, Dynamic Impact Loads
Dr. Irene Penesis
Professor of Ocean Wave Energy & Fluid Mechanics · Tidal Energy, Wave Converters, Experimental Fluid Dynamics, Offshore Renewable Power
Important verification note
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