Academic Framework

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Curriculum

The Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Study Program curriculum at Universitas Indonesia is designed to develop graduates with strong foundations in science, ship design, marine transportation systems, and professional skills relevant to the modern maritime industry.

Independent Professional Profile
A Bachelor of Engineering who is able to analyze and design ship structures, ship systems, and marine transportation systems while considering energy conservation aspects in contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Based on this graduate profile, PSTP UI graduates are expected to pursue diverse professional roles across the maritime sector, engineering services, public policy, and entrepreneurship.

Professional Pathways

Professional Roles and Career Directions

This section highlights the range of professional roles that PSTP UI graduates may pursue across the maritime sector, engineering services, public institutions, entrepreneurship, and related industries.

Ship and Marine Systems Engineer

Ship and Marine Systems Engineer

Works on the analysis, design, and development of ships and marine systems that are efficient, safe, and sustainable.

Government Officer in Ministries, Agencies, and Local Government

Government Officer in Ministries, Agencies, and Local Government

Contributes to policy development, regulation, governance, and supervision in maritime-related institutions at national and regional levels.

Supervisor for Planning, Construction, and Ship Maintenance

Supervisor for Planning, Construction, and Ship Maintenance

Oversees quality and execution across ship planning, construction, and maintenance processes in shipyards and related industries.

Surveyor at Ship Classification Societies

Surveyor at Ship Classification Societies

Conducts technical inspections, compliance verification, and safety assessments according to classification standards.

Community Mobilizer and Instructor

Community Mobilizer and Instructor

Strengthens maritime communities through education, training, and the development of civic-based initiatives.

Sales and Service Engineer

Sales and Service Engineer

Bridges technical solutions and industrial needs through service support, product consultation, and after-sales engineering.

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur

Builds innovation-driven ventures in shipbuilding, maritime technology, engineering services, and supporting industries.

Adjuster in Insurance and Banking

Adjuster in Insurance and Banking

Performs technical valuation and risk analysis related to maritime assets, damages, claims, and financing feasibility.

Graduate Learning Outcomes

Graduate Competencies Developed Progressively

The Graduate Learning Outcomes are structured to build academic, professional, and personal competencies progressively as the foundation for relevant and sustainable engineering practice.

A Basic Science

Basic Science

Able to apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences, and information technology required to achieve competence in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering.

B Sustainability Design and Solution

Sustainability Design and Solution

Able to design ship structures, ship systems, and marine transportation systems with attention to energy conservation in order to meet expected needs within realistic constraints, while recognizing and or utilizing local and national resource potential with a global outlook.

C Investigation

Investigation

Able to conduct experiments, gather information, analyze data, and report experimental results by applying statistical principles.

D Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Able to think critically, creatively, and innovatively in identifying, formulating, analyzing, and solving naval architecture problems.

E Digital Engineering Skills

Digital Engineering Skills

Able to apply modern engineering methods, skills, and tools needed in professional practice such as material and process selection, and computer-aided ship design.

F Communication

Communication

Able to communicate effectively in visual, written, and verbal forms.

G Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Able to design, plan, complete, and evaluate tasks within existing constraints.

H Team Working

Team Working

Able to work effectively both individually and within multidisciplinary or multicultural teams.

I Professional Ethics and Entrepreneurship

Professional Ethics and Entrepreneurship

Able to act responsibly and comply with engineering professional ethics while demonstrating innovation and independence in entrepreneurship.

J Life Long Learning

Life Long Learning

Able to undertake lifelong learning, including access to relevant and current knowledge on emerging issues.

Curriculum Structure

Curriculum Structure and Course Distribution

The curriculum structure is divided into the regular class and the international special class. Each track presents a study-load summary, semester-by-semester course distribution, and elective offerings in a format that is easier to review academically.

Regular Class International Special Class
Regular Class

Course Distribution for the Regular Class

The regular track emphasizes scientific foundations, ship engineering, manufacturing, ship systems, and elective courses that provide flexibility for students to deepen their professional interests.

Study LoadCredit Units%
University Required Courses106.9%
Faculty Required Courses2416.7%
Study Program Required Courses9062.5%
Total Required Courses12486.1%
Elective Courses2013.9%
Total Study Load144100.0%

Semester 1

Total Credits 20
CourseCredits
English2
Calculus4
Linear Algebra4
Physics - Mechanics and Heat3
Physics Laboratory - Mechanics and Heat1
Introduction to Engineering Design2
Engineering Drawing2
Introduction to Ship Technology and Material2

Semester 2

Total Credits 20
CourseCredits
Integrated Character Building6
Advanced Calculus2
Statistics and Probability2
Physics - Electricity, Magnetism, Waves, and Optics3
Physics Laboratory - Electricity, Magnetism, Waves, and Optics1
Basic Chemistry2
Ship Modelling and Visualization2
Structural Statics2

Semester 3

Total Credits 21
CourseCredits
Computational Thinking2
Differential Mathematics3
Discrete Mathematics2
Physics - Kinematics, Dynamics, and Fluids4
Basic Thermodynamics4
Ship Building Theory2
Ship Structure 12
Basic Fluid Mechanics of Ships2

Semester 4

Total Credits 20
CourseCredits
Fundamentals of Data Analytics2
Ship Hydrodynamics2
Numerical Methods2
Ship Vibrations2
Ship Heat Transfer2
Ship Resistance and Propulsion4
Ship Structure 22
Ship Fluid and Piping Systems2
Ship Machinery and Transmission Systems2

Semester 5

Total Credits 20
CourseCredits
Ship Design Assignment 13
Ship Manufacturing Process2
Ship Power Generation2
Ship Auxiliary Equipment2
Welding Engineering2
Sustainability, Occupational Health and Safety2
Capita Selecta1
Religion2
Elective #14

Semester 6

Total Credits 19
CourseCredits
Ship Design Assignment 24
Ship Engine Room Design2
Ship Electrical System2
Ship Maintenance and Repair2
Survey and Inspection of Ships and Marine Buildings2
Ship Financing and Insurance2
Practical Work 11
Elective #24

Semester 7

Total Credits 16
CourseCredits
Ship Design Assignment 34
Practical Work 22
Seminar1
Comprehensive Examination1
Elective #34
Elective #44

Semester 8

Total Credits 8
CourseCredits
Undergraduate Thesis4
Elective #54

Elective Course List

Elective courses are grouped into odd-semester and even-semester offerings so students can tailor their advanced study path according to their academic and professional interests.

Odd Semester Electives
CourseCredits
Marine and Offshore Structure4
Marine Transportation and Port Management4
Maritime Law and Regulation4
Supply Chain Technology4
Cold Storage Technology4
Ship Energy Efficiency4
Maritime AI and IOT4
Ship Fleet Planning4
Advanced Engineering Mathematics**2
Engineering Computation**2
Academic Writing**2
Advanced Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer**4
Materials and Manufacturing Processes**4
Internship A1 (Non-Engineering Aspects)*3
Internship A2 (Non-Engineering Aspects)*2
Special Topic 1*4
Special Topic 2*4
Even Semester Electives
CourseCredits
Special Ship Project4
Ship Production Optimization4
Maritime Safety4
Advanced Welding Engineering4
Port Operation and Planning4
Big Data in Marine Engineering4
Marine Corrosion4
Ship Planned Maintenance System4
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration System of Ship4
Energy Optimization System**4
Experimental Design**2
Data Analytics**2
Artificial Intelligence**2
Maritime Technology and Management**4
Ocean Energy**4
Internship B1 (Engineering Aspects)*3
Internship B2 (Engineering Aspects)*2
Special Topic 3*4
Special Topic 4*4
International Special Class

Course Distribution for the International Special Class

The international track combines core Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering competencies with international exposure, including a significant overseas component within the total curriculum load.

Study LoadCredit Units%
University Required Courses42.8%
Faculty Required Courses2215.3%
Study Program Required Courses5538.2%
Elective Courses00.0%
Total Required Courses8156.3%
Overseas6343.8%
Total Study Load144100.0%

Semester 1

Total Credits 20
CourseCredits
English2
Calculus4
Linear Algebra4
Physics - Mechanics and Heat3
Physics Laboratory - Mechanics and Heat1
Introduction to Engineering Design2
Engineering Drawing2
Introduction to Ship Technology and Material2

Semester 2

Total Credits 20
CourseCredits
Religion2
Physics - Electricity, Magnetism, Waves, and Optics3
Physics Laboratory - Electricity, Magnetism, Waves, and Optics1
Advanced Calculus2
Statistics and Probability2
Basic Chemistry2
Ship Modelling and Visualization2
Structural Statics2
Computational Thinking2
Numerical Methods2

Semester 3

Total Credits 21
CourseCredits
Differential Mathematics3
Discrete Mathematics2
Physics - Kinematics, Dynamics, and Fluids4
Basic Thermodynamics4
Ship Building Theory2
Ship Structure 12
Basic Fluid Mechanics of Ships2
Fundamentals of Data Analytics2

Semester 4

Total Credits 20
CourseCredits
Ship Hydrodynamics2
Ship Vibrations2
Heat Transfer2
Ship Resistance and Propulsion4
Ship Structure 22
Ship Machinery and Transmission Systems2
Ship Manufacturing Process2
Ship Power Generation2
Ship Electrical System2

Semester 5

Total Credits 20
CourseCredits
Ship Fluid and Piping Systems2
Sustainability, Occupational Health and Safety2
Ship Design Assignment 13
Ship Auxiliary Equipment2
Welding Engineering2
Capita Selecta1
Ship Maintenance and Repair2
Survey and Inspection of Ships and Marine Buildings2
Elective 14

Semester 6

Total Credits 19
CourseCredits
Integrated Character Building6
Ship Design Assignment 24
Ship Engine Room Design2
Ship Financing and Insurance2
Practical Work 11
Elective 24

Semester 7

Total Credits 16
CourseCredits
Ship Design Assignment 34
Practical Work 22
Seminar1
Comprehensive Examination1
Elective 34
Elective 44

Semester 8

Total Credits 8
CourseCredits
Undergraduate Thesis4
Elective 54

Elective Course List

The international special class elective pool is arranged by odd and even semesters to support more focused specialization planning.

Odd Semester Electives
CourseCredits
Marine and Offshore Structure4
Marine Transportation and Port Management4
Maritime Law and Regulation4
Supply Chain Technology4
Cold Storage Technology4
Ship Energy Efficiency4
Maritime AI and IOT4
Ship Fleet Planning4
Advanced Engineering Mathematics2
Engineering Computation2
Academic Writing2
Advanced Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer4
Materials and Manufacturing Processes4
Internship A1 (Non-Engineering Aspects)3
Internship A2 (Non-Engineering Aspects)2
Special Topic 14
Special Topic 24
Even Semester Electives
CourseCredits
Special Ship Project4
Ship Production Optimization4
Maritime Safety4
Advanced Welding Engineering4
Port Operation and Planning4
Big Data in Marine Engineering4
Marine Corrosion4
Ship Planned Maintenance System4
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration System of Ship4
Energy Optimization System4
Experimental Design2
Data Analytics2
Artificial Intelligence2
Maritime Technology and Management4
Ocean Energy4
Internship B1 (Engineering Aspects)3
Internship B2 (Engineering Aspects)2
Special Topic 34
Special Topic 44