Built for the Sea.
Designed for the World.
Webb Institute is a college where engineering,
creativity, and leadership meet.
Our story
Webb Institute inspires the next generation of leadership by offering the nation’s only full-tuition scholarship undergraduate program dedicated to naval architecture and marine engineering.
Founded in 1889 by shipbuilder William H. Webb, Webb Institute was built on a simple belief: bold thinkers can shape the future. For more than a century, we’ve prepared students to lead through rigorous engineering education, hands-on experience, and a uniquely close-knit community. Webb students make waves.
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Chart Your Course
Where Ambition Meets Opportunity.
Full-Tuition Scholarships
We’ll keep saying it to make sure you heard us. 100% of Webb Students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents) receive full-tuition scholarships. 100% of students, 100% scholarships. You heard right.
Internships for 4 Winters
In January and February, your classroom is the world. We’ll work with you to design internships that put you onboard a ship bound for Hawaii or Antarctica, or in a design firm in Florida or Denmark.
Partners in the Industry
Our deep industry partnerships come from our 130-year history and our broad alumni network. These partnerships help provide our graduates with outstanding career placements. Put your skills to work upon graduation!
Without Webb, I would be lost when trying to find solutions to these critical aspects of ship design.
Johnathan Allen, Class of '23You do the math
Life at Webb
Small classes. Big challenges. Life at Webb is defined by the people you’ll learn from, the people you’ll learn with, the experiences you’ll share, and the confidence you’ll earn along the way.
Student Testimonials
Hear it from the students. There’s a reason our alumni stay involved.
I’ve seen the world, met lifelong friends, and fully grasped the engineering process that I can apply to any leadership role that calls upon me
Sarah Alexander Class of ‘27
Graduating with four full terms of professional work experience means you step into the job market with a proven resume and a network of industry contacts.
Dominic Russo Class of ‘27
The winter internships at Webb afforded me hands-on experience and real-world problem-solving skills before I even graduated.
Alex DeMeo Class of '24
