Tufts University - School of Engineering

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Offshore Wind Energy Engineering

Create Clean Energy Solutions

Offshore wind energy plays a critical role in the world’s transition to an electricity-based, clean energy economy. Standing at the intersection of infrastructure, manufacturing, and ocean science, offshore wind engineers work effectively with a wide range of partners to deliver technical excellence in the context of evolving markets, policies, and regulations.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring


SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

  • Apply to a master’s program before the application deadline to be considered for scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: September 15

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring


SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

  • Apply to a master’s program before the application deadline to be considered for scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: September 15

Receive World-Class Training

Our faculty offer perspectives rooted in research and industry experience, so you’ll receive world-class training in wind policy, technical applications, and project management to prepare for jobs in global industry, academia, and the public sector. At Tufts, you’ll earn a student-centered education at a top-notch research university, with small classes and cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research led by innovative faculty who are here to help you succeed.

Research Areas:

  • Infrastructure and transmission
  • Site characterization and permitting
  • Foundation design and monitoring

20%

The U.S. Department of Energy envisions the nation generating 20 percent of its energy from wind by 2030

98%

of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation

125,000+

Join a network of Tufts University alumni

2

Convenient schedules, full-time or part-time

“This is an exciting time to get involved. We are engaged in a transition of historic proportions, and we are going to need our country’s top talent to help make this transition a reality. Tufts attracts students with the capacity to work across disciplines in engineering, policy, and business to help build a vital offshore wind industry.”

– Professor of the Practice Eric Hines, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes
  • Personalized path of study
  • Real-world projects and internship opportunities
  • Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
  • Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
  • Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston
  • One-on-one career advising and workshops
  • Extensive professional development training and resources

GRE Waived

GRE scores are not required for applicants who have an undergraduate or graduate degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution. GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution.

Earn Two Degrees in Just 2 Years

At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management, Engineering Management, or Technology Management & Leadership and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.

Where Can You Go From Here? Anywhere You’d Like.

As the wind energy industry continues to rapidly grow, your career possibilities as an offshore wind energy engineer will grow with it. Renewable energy is a key piece of the “green economy” puzzle—and wind power (which provides thousands of jobs in the United States every year) is the fastest-growing sector in renewable energy.

Source: bls.gov

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program offers graduate students numerous advantages specific to the engineering discipline. Engineering co-op programs provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances their understanding of engineering concepts and prepares them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.

Discover Academic Excellence

The Tufts offshore wind energy engineering program is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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About Tufts University

What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.

At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.