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Automotive Engineering

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The Department of Automotive Engineering is the first in the nation to offer a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering, building on the pioneering spirit of our first-in-the-nation grad programs over 15 years ago. We prepare students to carry on that legacy and become innovators in a changing landscape of modern mobility solutions.

Our student body is diverse, with over 200 students pursuing graduate degrees in automotive engineering. We devote our entire program to the discipline, setting us apart and giving our students remarkable opportunities. It’s one of the reasons that over 99 percent of alumni are using their degrees in either the automotive industry or academia.

Information on admission requirements, financial assistance, and academic policies and procedures as a student in AUE can be found in the catalog and handbook.

Automotive Engineering Graduate Certificate

Students getting hands-on experience in automotive research.

Advance your career by earning a graduate certificate in automotive engineering at Clemson University. Choose from over 30 courses in Advanced Powertrains, Vehicle Automation & Electronics, Vehicle Performance, Vehicle Manufacturing & Materials, Systems Integration, and Human Factors. Whether a recent university graduate or an industry veteran, earning a certificate in automotive engineering increases your competitiveness, enhances your performance, and helps equip you for the ever-changing nature of the industry. This certificate is a specialized graduate-level credential reflecting knowledge of the most up-to-date research in the field.

Students can complete the Graduate Certificate in Automotive Engineering in either a traditional, in-person format OR fully online! Online courses will be offered in an asynchronous format so that you can complete them without interruption to your current work schedule and with no geographic limitations. The in-person program is offered from the CU-ICAR campus in Greenville, SC.

Course offerings will vary slightly for the online certificate; please see the CURRICULUM STRUCTURE section for more information.

Why a Certificate?

Created with professionals in mind, Clemson’s Automotive Engineering Certificate is your competitive edge in an ever-changing world. Build your skills, learn from industry experts, and stand out to employers with a certificate from the premier automotive engineering graduate program. This graduate-level certificate provides industry-relevant instruction in an affordable, customizable package you can complete at your own pace.

Apply to AUE Program

The Department of Automotive Engineering is the first in the nation to offer a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering, building on the pioneering spirit of our first-in-the-nation grad programs over 15 years ago. We prepare students to carry on that legacy and become innovators in a changing landscape of modern mobility solutions.

Our student body is diverse, with over 200 students pursuing graduate degrees in automotive engineering. We devote our entire program to the discipline, setting us apart and giving our students remarkable opportunities. It’s one of the reasons that over 99 percent of alumni are using their degrees in either the automotive industry or academia.

Information on admission requirements, financial assistance, and academic policies and procedures as a student in AUE can be found in the catalog and handbook.