The Institute of Undersea Technology offering master of science degree was established in 1996. Presently there are five full-time faculty members and more than 20 graduate students.

The Institute places emphases on the following research areas:

(1) Underwater acoustics, detection, and remote sensing techniques, including basic models of sound propagation in ocean, wave propagation theory, ocean-seabed acoustics, acoustical oceanography, ambient noise, under-water signal processing, underwater communication, sonar systems, underwater phone systems, source localization and tracking techniques, seafloor morphology, acoustical tomography, seaway sounding, military applications, etc.

(2) Research and development of underwater vehicles and transducers, including design, maneuvering and control of underwater vehicles, design of underwater transducers, acoustic releases, etc.