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Study automotive engineering abroad

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Automotive Engineering degrees abroad

Automotive engineering is the study of how vehicles work, and how they’re designed, built and maintained. A degree in automotive engineering will give you a good understanding of engineering science, and how it is applied to the development of automobiles.

It’s an ideal choice if you have a passion for cars, are interested in how the work, and how they can be improved. The drive towards making vehicles safer, cleaner and more sustainable means that talented automotive engineers have the chance to be at the forefront of a rapidly changing industry.

Choosing to study automotive engineering abroad is a great way to access the best programs and facilities. It can also expose you to a range of industry opportunities where you can get hands on experience at some of the world’s biggest automotive businesses.

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Automotive Engineering program structure

Some programs include a study abroad or placement year, which is usually taken in the third year of an undergraduate degree.

You can study a BSc, or BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) in automotive engineering at undergraduate level. You may also have the option to convert a BEng to an MEng (Master of Engineering) if you have achieved the necessary grades. You usually have until the end of the second year to transfer to an MEng, and it means you’ll study for an extra year and earn a master’s level degree.

Bachelor’s programs usually last between three and five years, and a separate master’s will take one or two years. You can also study for a PhD degree if you have your master’s, and they can take up to four or five years to complete.

The precise structure and content of an automotive engineering program will differ depending on the university you apply to. In some programs you will spend the first one or two years learning the foundations of mechanical engineering, whereas others will focus on automotive topics from the start. Modules you can expect to study include:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Engineering mathematics
  • Engineering materials
  • Engineering mechanics
  • Computing and programming for engineers
  • Vehicle systems and design
  • Dynamics and vibration
  • Ground vehicle aerodynamics
  • Electrical drive systems

Automotive Engineering study abroad programs

Automotive engineering undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in automotive engineering

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    Automotive Engineering - BEng Vilnius Tech, Lithuania

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    4,201 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 3,870 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Automotive Engineering - BEng (Hons) (with foundation) University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,343 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,250 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Automotive Engineering - BSEMS (with foundation) Ontario Tech University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    5 years
    Annual tuition fee
    29,353 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 39,808 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Automotive Engineering: Sports Car Preparation and Maintenance - PBD Kaunas University of Applied Engineering Sciences, Lithuania

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    3,878 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 3,640 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Automotive Technology - PBD Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Belgium

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,770 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR

    Start date
    February, September
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Associate in automotive engineering

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    Automotive Technology - ASc College of the Canyons, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,260 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,260 USD

    Start date
    February, June, August
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    Automotive Technology - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    6,600 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

    Start date
    January, June, August
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    Automotive Technology - AASc Lake Land College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD

    Start date
    January, June, August
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    Automotive Technology - ASc Los Medanos College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,304 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    Automotive Technology - AA College of the Desert, USA
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,368 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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Diploma in automotive engineering

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    Automotive Technology (Perth Campus) - Dip Macallan College, Australia

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,772 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,000 AUD

    Start date
    February, March, April, May
    Show program overview about AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology
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    Automotive Technology - Dip Holland College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,943 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,774 CAD

    Start date
    September
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Certificate in automotive engineering

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    Automotive Technology - Cert Lane Community College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD

    Start date
    January, March, September
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    Automotive Technology: Diagnostic Specialist - Cert College of Southern Nevada, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    11,048 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD

    Start date
    January, June, August
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Automotive engineering graduate programs

Master's in automotive engineering

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    Automotive Engineering - MEngSc Vilnius Tech, Lithuania

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    5,598 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,157 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Automotive Engineering - Intl MASc University of Windsor, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,773 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,594 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Automotive Engineering - MSc Cranfield University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    26,002 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,500 GBP

    Start date
    January, May, September
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    Automotive Engineering - MEng Ontario Tech University, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    22,361 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 30,409 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Automotive Engineering (Master's program)
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    Engineering International Automotive Engineering - ME RMIT University, Australia

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    28,528 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 44,160 AUD

    Start date
    February, July
    Show program overview about Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering)

Future automotive engineering careers

As an automotive engineering graduate you will be well placed for a role in design, manufacturing or testing in the automotive industry. Popular careers with an automotive engineering degree include:

  • Automotive engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Product designer
  • Nuclear engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Research engineer

The skills you learn during an automotive engineering degree program mean you could look to work in other engineering areas.