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The MTech in Ocean Structures program presents a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum designed to cultivate expertise Ocean structures covering Offshore Platforms for oil and Gas exploration, Renewable Energy such as offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, port and harbour infrastructures including jetties, berths, breakwater, dredging and reclamation aspects. Along with core courses like Wave hydrodynamics, Offshore Structures, Port and harbour structures and a selection of supplementary electives. There is a heavy emphasis on hands-on lab work cum tutorials in design of the above and industry driven projects. The course will enable the students to acquire research aptitude along with the necessary skills to succeed in the job market.
Graduates of our MTech Ocean Structures program are in high demand, contributing expertise to the dynamic field of coastal and offshore engineering, shaping sustainable solutions for maritime infrastructure and environmental resilience. The potential employers include both government and private employers in Tanzania and around the globe in the port, harbour and energy market. The potential employers are as follows:
Songas Ltd
Panafrican Energy Tanzania Limited
Equinor Tanzania
East Coast Energy Tanzania Limited
Mogas Tanzania Limited
BG Tanzania Limited
Houston Power
Oilcom Tanzania Limited
Aker Solutions
Technip
Mcdermot International
COWI
4-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with minimum of 60% marks
For the MTech OS program, there is no age limit. Anyone who meets the minimum eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification can apply.
Semester 1, 2 & 4: IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus
Semester 3: IIT Madras, Chennai Campus
The MTech Ocean Structures program offers a global academic experience with Semesters 1, 2, and 4 at IIT Madras Zanzibar and Semester 3 at IIT Madras, Chennai, the parent campus. This unique program structure provides access to advanced labs, electives, and research opportunities at IITM Chennai while benefiting from a vibrant international environment in Zanzibar. Students gain both regional expertise and global exposure, preparing them for impactful careers in ocean engineering.
Per Semester: USD 3000
Per Annum: USD 6000
Accommodation & Mess charges are extra and it will be updated soon.
Students may choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation. Off-campus students needn’t pay the hostel accommodation & mess fee.
Students living on or off-campus may avail the dining facility on the campus by paying the dining facility fee. Partial availing of the dining will not be permitted.
*Fee structure for 2025; subject to revision
Candidates applying to MTech Ocean Structures program will have to appear in the online screening test. The screening test will be in English and consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs), multiple select questions (MSQs) and numerical answer type questions (NAT). Detailed instructions will be provided in the question paper provided during the exam. Candidates must follow the guidelines for the screening test sent via email.
The MTech OS test will be of 2 hours duration, and it will be conducted only on Sunday.
Option 1: May 04, 2025 (Sunday) | Time: 02:00 - 04:00 PM IST
Option 2: July 13, 2025 (Sunday) | Time: 02:00 - 04:00 PM IST
Note: It It may be noted that the examination date will remain unchanged even if it is declared a public holiday.
Stream 1: Offshore and Ship structures
Stream 2: Port, Harbour & Coastal structures
Note: Stream selection will be based on the CGPA obtained by the students at the end of first semester.
Are you interested in applying to IIT Madras Zanzibar and still have questions about the program, admission process, and screening test? Our admission counsellors are here to help.