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MIT Automotive Engineering Programs?

Hey fellow students! I'm a junior interested in a career in automotive engineering. I've heard MIT is a great school for engineering overall, but does anyone know if they have a strong automotive engineering program? Thanks so much!

a year ago

Hey there! You're right that MIT is a fantastic engineering school. However, MIT doesn't have a specific automotive engineering program. That said, they do offer a mechanical engineering department which is highly renowned and can give you an excellent foundation for a career in automotive engineering. Within the mechanical engineering program, you can take courses related to automotive engineering and work on relevant projects.

Additionally, MIT has some automotive-focused clubs and extracurricular activities, like the Formula SAE team and the Solar Electric Vehicle Team. Through these teams, you can gain hands-on experience working on automotive projects, collaborate with other students who share your passion, and develop skills that will be advantageous in your future career.

Overall, while MIT doesn't have a dedicated automotive engineering program, studying mechanical engineering there and getting involved in automotive-related clubs and projects can still provide you with the knowledge and experience you'll need for a successful career in the field. And, the MIT name is always going to lead to connections and open doors in any professional field that involves engineering.

Best of luck with your academic pursuits!

a year ago

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