Empowering the future through innovation, research, and technical excellence at the heart of Andhra University.
The idea of starting the Marine Engineering course was mooted because of the age-old links of maritime trade and a long coastline, boosting the enormous marine and oil wealth. With the defense and protective needs of the Country, Visakhapatnam was long "destined" to become not only a viable Port City but also a center of learning of Marine Engineering. In 1965 with the concurrence of ministry of education, ministry of shipping and transport, the Government of India and the Directorate General of Shipping; Marine Engineering specialization was introduced in the form of 'electives' to undergraduate students of Mechanical Engineering. In 1971, Marine Engineering program was started with the approval of the Ministry of Education and AICTE. In 1981, the program was restructured as Marine Engineering and Mechanical handling specialization to cater to the needs of the industry. The department of Marine Engineering was constituted in the year 1981. The department here is a shining example of the coordination that exists between the university and the local Marine and Shipping organizations. A training program for the engine/Deck cadets of Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has been continuing since 1977 in the department. On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the University, the state owned Hindustan Shipyard Limited Instituted a chair of Naval Architecture studies, while the Visakhapatnam Port Trust has created a chair in material handling systems to promote development activities in the respective areas. With increasing onshore and offshore oil explorations activities and the Potential Wealth of Marine resources, a four year BE (Naval Architecture) degree program was started in the year 1981, to cater the needs of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Naval Science Technological Labs, National Ship Design and Research Center, Indian Navy and Visakhapatnam Port Trust. In the year 1999, the Indian Navy has started B.Sc. (Tech) Marine Engineering (4 year) program on self finance basis. The department has so far more than 400 undergraduate and about 90 post graduate and many of them have risen to occupy the highest posts in the Merchant Navy and Shipping Industries in India and abroad.
Our curriculum is designed to balance theoretical foundations with practical applications, fostering an environment of innovation, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility.
Mentored by industry veterans and PhD scholars.
Cutting-edge labs for AI, IoT, and Cyber Security.
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to build a strong foundation and specialized skills.
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
A 4-year comprehensive program covering Design and Structutres.
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Advanced specialization programs spanning 2 years with a focus on research and development.
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Full-time and part-time research programs in emerging areas of Marine Engineering
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"Our mission is to cultivate a learning environment that nurtures creativity, technical expertise, and human values. We strive to prepare our students not just for jobs, but to be leaders who can solve the complex challenges of tomorrow's digital world."
Head of Department
The Board of Studies outlines the academic curriculum and regulations, ensuring our programs meet global industry standards and research trends.
Head of the Department, Marine Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational Acoustics
Dept. of Marine Engineering
Expertise: I C Engines & Gas Turbines
Dept. of CSE, NIT Warangal
Expertise: Data Mining & Big Data Analytics
Senior Vice President & Global Head, TCS
Expertise: Industry 4.0 & Enterprise Solutions
CTO, TechStart Innovations (Alumnus 1998 Batch)
Expertise: Startup Ecosystem & Product Development
Advanced equipment for sensor networks, smart city prototyping, and embedded programming research.
High-performance GPU clusters for training deep learning models, natural language processing, and computer vision.
Dedicated isolated network for ethical hacking, cryptography, malware analysis, and network defense strategies.
specialized lab for processing massive datasets using Hadoop and Spark frameworks for real-time insights.
Equipped with CASE tools and testing suites for full-lifecycle application development and agile project management.
Interdisciplinary center for designing autonomous robots, drones, and industrial automation solutions.
A rich collection of over 5,000 text books, reference books, and subscription to IEEE/ACM digital libraries for research support.
Air-conditioned seminar hall with 200 seating capacity, equipped with latest audio-visual aids and smart boards for guest lectures.
24/7 accessible computing center with 100+ high-configuration workstations and 1GBPS leased line internet connectivity.
High-speed wireless connectivity across the department building, labs, and corridors to facilitate seamless learning.
A dedicated space for industry-institute interaction meetings, mentoring sessions, and alumni networking events.
Access to university stadium, indoor gymnasium, and badminton courts to ensure physical fitness and holistic development.
From technical workshops to cultural fests, life at AUCE is a vibrant mix of learning and celebration.
Our students are recruited by top global organizations