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Automotive Engineering

Graduate Studies in Automotive Engineering

Graduate students working on the DO 9 project.

Masters of Science

A new generation of engineers will need to deal with the complex issues facing the automobile industry. The master's degree in automotive engineering prepares students to gain expertise in systems integration and vehicle systems engineering and the skillset to thrive in the global marketplace.

M.S. Program

Masters of Science: Online

For the online M.S. program, graduates earn the same degree as the in-person program while taking fully online courses through asynchronous delivery. Students can choose between a six-month internship or a six-credit thesis to complete the program.

M.S. Online Program
Female taking online classes on laptop with headphones.
Yunyi Jia with student working on vehicle.

Doctor of Philosophy

As a Ph.D. student, immerse yourself in a cutting-edge research environment driven to solve pressing problems facing sustainable mobility. With a rigorous curriculum and state-of-the-art research infrastructure, graduates move seamlessly into employment in the automotive industry or academia.

Ph.D. Program

Graduate Certificate

The Department of Automotive Engineering offers a certificate program designed to increase your competitiveness, enhance your performance, and help equip you for the ever-changing nature of the industry. Certificates can be completed in person or online, with the ability to specialize or sample areas.

Certificate Program
Students working on car frame.
Two students at CUICAR campus working on equipment.

B.S./M.S. Combined Program

Undergraduate engineering students at Clemson University may begin a Master of Science (M.S.) degree program while completing their Bachelor of Science (B.S.). The combined program provides undergraduate students a head-start on graduate studies by allowing them to use a limited number of graduate courses to satisfy requirements for both the B.S. and M.S. degrees.

B.S./M.S. Program

Ready to Apply?

Those interested in applying to the graduate program in mechanical engineering should submit all supporting material directly to Graduate Admissions through the application portal. Clemson University applicants are not required to submit GRE scores but are encouraged to take the exam to strengthen the application and for funding purposes.

Admission Requirements
  • Electronic References
  • Transcripts
  • GRE Scores (Optional)
  • Personal Statement
  • TOEFL Language Proficiency
  • I-20 for International Students