346 Master's degrees in Marine Science

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,9(12)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marine Environmental Science

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Marine Environmental Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to train students to conduct independent research in Marine Environmental Science.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$5,679/yr

University of Gdansk4,1(58)

Gdansk, Poland Top 6% in Worldwide

Marine Biotechnology

The multi-disciplinary studies in the field of Marine Biotechnology are conducted with the contribution of scientists from the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography and the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, from University of Gdańsk.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

University of Maryland4,1(14)

College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences

Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences (MEES) is an inter-institutional graduate program of the University of Maryland whose mission is to educate students to become the scientific leaders and problem-solvers of the future.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$56,340/yr

North Kent College4,2(6)

Online

Ship Superintendency

The Ship Superintendency programme from North Kent College is a comprehensive professional development course covering both technical and management elements of ship superintendency.

Postgraduate Diploma Part-time Online

1 year$5,291/yr

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)4,2(51)

Trondheim, Norway Top 2% in Worldwide

Health Management in Aquaculture

With a Masters in Health Management in Aquaculture from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), you’ll play an essential role in securing global food safety. With a world population expected to exceed nine billion by 2050, it’s estimated that we’ll need a necessary 70% increase in food production, to provide enough food for all.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,502/yr

University Sains Malaysia4,2(33)

George Town, Malaysia Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine Sciences

This Marine Sciences Programme from University Sains Malaysia includes research on various fields.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$3,700/yr

Novia University of Applied Sciences4,0(14)

Turku, Finland

Engineering - Maritime Management, Maritime Management

This Engineering - Maritime Management, Maritime Management course from Novia University of Applied Sciences has a special focus on building the expertise of persons who have a career at sea and want to continue working in land-based organizations – as experts or in leading positions in company management/maritime administration.

M.Eng. Part-time On-campus +3

2 years$14,059/yr

Heriot-Watt University4,3(76)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

International Marine Science

The International Marine Science course offered by Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia equips you with the scientific expertise and practical insight to protect and sustainably manage our ocean resources.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

2½ years$6,698/yr

East Carolina University3,6(9)

Greenville, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Maritime Studies

From very humble beginnings in 1981, East Carolina University's Maritime Studies, M.A. program at East Carolina University has blossomed into one of the world's leading academic underwater archaeology programs. It is characterized by hands-on underwater training, primary document historical research, and other practical skills such as remote sensing and grant writing.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,812/yr

University of Plymouth4,2(104)

Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Marine Conservation

The Marine Conservation study delivered by the University of Plymouth is the only marine conservation masters programme in the UK to be delivered in partnership with a suite of regional, national and international marine conservation practitioners.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,497/yr

BEBS (Barcelona Executive Business School)4,0(21)

Barcelona, Spain

Supply Chain and International Maritime Logistics

The Supply Chain and International Maritime Logistics course from BEBS (Barcelona Executive Business School) combines global supply chain management with a strong focus on maritime transport, port operations, and international trade, offering a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where students connect theory with practice.

M.B.A. Full-time On-campus

10 months$7,732/full

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)5,0(4)

Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide

Tropical Fisheries

The introduction in Tropical Fisheries refers to an academic program focused on the advanced study and research of tropical fisheries at the master’s level. This specialized program from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the ecological, economic, and social aspects of fisheries management within tropical regions.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$2,768/yr

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,2(9)

Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences

The Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences course from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is an interdisciplinary, inter-institutional, statewide graduate programme within the University System of Maryland (USM) whose mission is to educate students to become the scientific leaders and problem-solvers of the future.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,838/yr

Bangor University4,4(73)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Applied Marine Geoscience

The Applied Marine Geoscience course from Bangor University provides theoretical and practical training in measuring, quantifying and understanding the physical processes within the geological marine environment.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,497/yr

University of Alaska Fairbanks5,0(1)

Fairbanks, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Marine Studies

The Marine Studies degree at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a broad degree program, which can include topics such as marine ecology, organismal biology, ecosystem processes and oceanography. Students will select courses offered by the graduate program in marine sciences and limnology, which can also be from the fisheries program or the statistics or biology and wildlife departments.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1 year$22,140/yr

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Oceanography

Their M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Oceanography at University of Connecticut offers interdisciplinary training in the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of marine systems on local, regional, and global scales.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,424/yr

University of New Haven4,4(23)

New Haven, United States

Marine Policy and Management

With our M.A. in Marine Policy and Management at University of New Haven, you will gain the higher-level skills, practical experience, and interdisciplinary knowledge that enable you to thrive in this environment and in the related fields that feed into it.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$38,624/yr

Texas A&M University4,1(19)

College Station, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Marine Resources Management

Marine Resources Management from Texas A&M University educates students in the intricacies of coastal and ocean management. Salary ranges are $61,100 on average, increases depending on industry.

M.B.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,074/yr

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)4,2(51)

Trondheim, Norway Top 2% in Worldwide

Ocean Resources

Do you want to study at a marine biology university in Norway, and get a solid foundation for your further career, both nationally and internationally with a master’s in marine science? Then the Master of Science in Ocean Resources at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) could be the perfect choice for you.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,502/yr

BEBS (Barcelona Executive Business School)4,0(21)

Online

Supply Chain and International Maritime Logistics (Online)

The Supply Chain and International Maritime Logistics course from BEBS (Barcelona Executive Business School) combines global supply chain management with a strong focus on maritime transport, port operations, and international trade, offering a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where students connect theory with practice.

M.B.A. Part-time Online

1 year$6,889/yr