Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), located in Monterey, California, was established in 1909 as the School of Marine Engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy. In 1951, it relocated to its current campus, taking over the former Hotel Del Monte, to better serve the advanced education needs of Navy officers. Over the decades, NPS has grown into a premier graduate research university, providing advanced degrees in engineering, science, and national security to U.S. military officers and international allies. Its interdisciplinary programs and research have significantly contributed to the technological and strategic advancement of the U.S. Navy and the broader Department of Defense.