Given its proximity to the heartland of American automotive production in Detroit, it's no surprise that Michigan Tech has a mechanical engineering program with a focus on automotive development. The mechanical engineering department focuses on preparing students for a successful career and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs as well as competitive development teams that vie in national automotive development contests to gain recognition for the school and its graduates.
Michigan Tech
College of Engineering
1400 Townsend Dr.
Houghton, MI USA 49931-1295
906-487-2551
me.mtu.edu
In addition to being one of the top universities in the country, Cornell has a well recognized mechanical and aerospace engineering program. The mechanical engineering program is designed to give students a broad-based education in all aspects of mechanical engineering while allowing them to also focus on their chosen specialty area. Cornell also has many opportunities for students to gain field experience by participating in nationwide contests and showcases.
Cornell University
Upson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-3623
mae.cornell.edu
One of the largest universities in the nation should have no trouble putting together a solid mechanical engineering field, and the University of Texas definitely delivers. The UT department of mechanical engineering allows students to choose from a slew of concentrations, with its manufacturing and design program being the choice for the future automotive engineer. Students are encouraged to participate with the school's design competition teams to gain practical experience.
The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Engineering
1 University Station
Austin, Texas 78712
512-475-7348
engr.utexas.edu