About

naval architecture & marine engineering

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Our 141-year history, which began with an act of congress authorizing a Navy officer to teach “steam engineering and iron shipbuilding” has grown into a worldwide leader in education and research.

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ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES

Our curriculum includes coursework in 16 of 17 engineering disciplines offered by the College of Engineering so a NA&ME degree really can take you anywhere in your career.

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BLUE ECONOMY

The blue economy has an estimated $2.5 trillion annual value and it needs you! The health of our oceans is pivotal to a sustainable future for humanity and the planet.

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JOB OFFERS

Our students receive on average 3-4 job offers upon graduation. Companies want UM NA&ME graduates and come to us to recruit them.

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Hello! ¡Holá! Nî hâo!

Hi, I’m David Dowling, the NA&ME department chair. No matter where you hail from, welcome to our community.

Welcome to NA&ME

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World-Class

We train naval architects and marine engineers who lead. Michigan NA&ME sets the global standard for design and research in every endeavor that touches water.

Our Research

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Proud History

When he arrived in 1879 to teach shipbuilding, Mortimer E. Cooley, an 1878 Naval Academy graduate, was one of just four professors of engineering at U-M.

Explore our History