Marine technology is shaping the way the world explores, protects, and benefits from the ocean.
It includes designing ships that reduce emissions, developing offshore wind farms to harness clean energy, and creating autonomous underwater vehicles that can monitor marine ecosystems.
These innovations blend engineering, sustainability, and creativity to solve global challenges like climate change, resource management, and renewable energy.
If you’re looking to make a difference in this field, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) offers a two-year international Master’s in Marine Technology. The programme by NTNU’s Department of Marine Technology (IMT) is a top choice for many for the following reasons:
1. Academic excellence with global recognition
IMT is recognised among the world’s best in marine engineering — ranked first in the world by EduRank 2025 and third best globally by Shanghai Ranking 2024. Its reputation comes from fusing strong academic foundations with close ties to industry. The university plays a key role in Norway’s leading export sectors, including shipbuilding, aquaculture, and offshore energy.
NTNU’s newer developments include offshore renewable energy projects in wind, wave, and solar. These are growing, along with coastal infrastructure such as floating bridges and marine robotics for mapping and monitoring ocean environments, including the Arctic.
IMT students benefit directly from pioneering research in these areas. Current topics include observing the ocean from seabed to space, advancing offshore wind power, and testing new wave foils for more efficient ship design.
To support this work, NTNU is building the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre, complete with advanced laboratories and infrastructure.
The Department of Marine Technology’s expertise in offshore renewable energy, coastal infrastructure, and Arctic marine robotics puts you at the forefront of the field. Source: Kai T. Dragland/NTNU
2. Study in Norway’s technological capital
In the heart of Trondheim, where Viking history meets modern innovation, NTNU IMT has become a natural choice for students eager to shape the future of the ocean.
The city is called “the technology capital of Norway” and has been named Norway’s best student city for several years.
With 37,000 students in a population of just 215,000, it feels young, vibrant, and full of life.
Cafés are busy, cultural venues stay active, and student-run events bring people together. Just beyond the city, fjords, forests, and coastal trails offer seemingly endless chances to explore another side of the country.
3. A campus built for community
At NTNU, campus life is dynamic and inclusive. Over 100 programme associations and 60 sports and activity groups offer no shortage of opportunities to connect and get involved.
Adventure seekers can join student organisations with access to a network of cabins scattered across the Trøndelag region. From coasts to mountains, these cabins are open year-round, and hiking or skiing to one of them is a favourite weekend tradition.
Throughout the year, career events provide another kind of energy. Dozens of career days are held on campus, most of which are organised by students themselves, and some attract more than 100 companies and thousands of participants.
The Master’s in Marine Technology opens doors to global careers in classification societies, consultancy, shipping, and ship management. Pictured above is the the Marine Cybernetics Lab at NTNU IMT. Source: Kai T. Dragland/NTNU
4. Programmes that prepare you for the future
The Master’s in Marine Technology combines a strong foundation in core principles with advanced knowledge in specialised areas.
You’ll dive into marine cybernetics, hydrodynamics, machinery, structures, and systems design, gaining both technical knowledge and practical insights.
Students benefit from this breadth of expertise, with studies that prepare them to lead in seemingly every corner of marine technology.
5. A degree that opens doors worldwide
An NTNU IMT degree is a clear signal to employers that you’re a candidate prepared for success in nearly every aspect of marine technology.
With a Master’s in Marine Technology, you’ll find career opportunities in shipping, offshore companies, shipyards, consultancy firms, classification societies, maritime administration, and research institutions.
The programme’s strong reputation helps open doors across these fields.
If you are ready to dive into the future of marine technology, NTNU IMT is where ambition meets opportunity.
