The predecessor of the Institute of Port Coastal and Offshore Engineering can be traced back to the Department of Waterway and Port Engineering of East China Institute of Water Conservancy, which was founded in 1952. 1985 was renamed the Department of Ship and Ocean Engineering, and 1995 jointly established the Institute of Port Waterway and Coastal Engineering.

20 15 in may, ireson China alumni association network compiled the "20 15 China university undergraduate professional evaluation report" and published the 20 15 China university best professional rankings.

Hohai University's major in Port Waterway and Coastal Engineering has won a 6-star major, which is the "top major in China" and is the only one among more than 30 schools in China.