Overview

Here, at Tennessee Tech University, you'll experience the process of creating, designing, and then making products and solutions for real problems first hand.

You'll also get a more personalized Mechanical Engineering - Vehicle Engineering degree experience in smaller classes with dedicated faculty ready to help you.

What is Vehicle Engineering?

Vehicle engineering is more than just automobiles! The concepts and technologies in vehicle engineering apply to all modes of transportation and cover a wide range of vehicle types, including traditional combustion engines, hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as automated and connected vehicles.

Program Highlights

Discover many networking and co-op opportunities than can help you land a great job through our many partnerships with local, state, and regional companies.
Learn next-generation automotive technologies being used in autonomous and electric vehicles.
Help transform a regular human-driven, electric vehicle to one with increased levels of autonomy.
Gain additional experience and have fun participating in our award-winning student organizations such as Baja SAE, Formula SAE, and the Autonomous Robotics Club.

Future Careers

The autonomous and electric vehicle revolutions are here; and the demand for graduates with research, design, and development skills is real. The Southeast is the new hub for automotive manufacturing, and you'll be prepared to be a leader in the automotive and vehicle industries, ready to build next-generation vehicles, and design innovative parts and products. Our graduates will help shape the world we live in.

Companies that Hire Our Grads

Boeing
Caterpillar
GM
Honda
NASA
Nissan
Volkswagen

Programme Structure

Courses:

Reliability and Quality Engineering
Noise Control
Data Acquisition and Signal Processing
Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Design
Machine Vibrations
Automatic Controls
Internal Combustion Engines

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cookeville, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering View 591 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the non-refundable application and pay the app fee
Submit your high school diploma or high school transcripts - original or certified copy.
All international applicants are required to submit adequate evidence of financial support (or affidavits) to cover the cost of attendance for at least one full year of studies
Submit your Passport and Bank Documents for your visa
Proof of English proficiency
Submit health forms
3.0 high school GPA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26334 USD / year

≈ 26334 USD / year
Out-of-State

14670 USD / year

≈ 14670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10470 USD / year

≈ 10470 USD / year

Living costs

Cookeville

United States

1040 - 1933 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What is Vehicle Engineering?

Program Highlights

Future Careers

Companies that Hire Our Grads

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cookeville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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