Naval architecture education

[A|ex]

Hi there,

I would like to study naval architecture in europe, but there are quite a lot of different courses and I would like to know what you all think is the best one, to attend and become a yacht designer.

[prasanthyerneni]

Hi Alex
i have a list of universities offering naval arch, yacht building from UK.
i attached here.

[A|ex]

thanks for the reply,
I have had a good look at the list and I have spoken to a couple of yacht designers over here, and they said that Southampton solent uni and Glasgow NA-ME, where good universities for naval architecture

[mrryan]

what are the major differences between University of Southampton Solent and Glascow? I am starting at Southampton Solent in the fall semester of 2008. I want to design yachts like the ones Lurssen Yachts or Trinity Yachts design and build. Do you think a degree in yacht and powercraft design or a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(NAME) would be better suited?

[jehardiman]

Originally Posted by mrryan

what are the major differences between University of Southampton Solent and Glascow?

The accent Och! laddie, ye's dru de' buttock ilk a bauchle!

[mrryan]

is that it? which would be the best program to go into if i want to design mega yachts?

[jehardiman]

Pick any, because getting a job in yacht design is not about the school, it is about the contacts you seek out and develop.

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