Overview

Recognizing an industry demand for talented entry-level automotive restorers, the School of Industrial Design has launched a new Associate of Arts degree in Automotive Restoration.

Automotive Restoration at Academy of Art University

Identify all major automotive components and systems and their functions
Conduct research to acquire relevant information for the restoration of vintage automobiles
Disassemble an automobile and produce detailed documentation of the processes and conditions of components
Create accurate technical diagrams
Restore or duplicate automotive woodwork
Restore or duplicate sheet metal by forming to specifications
Sculpt auto body panels to specifications
Paint auto body panels using industry standard equipment

Programme Structure

Courses

Any AUT course
Vintage Vehicle Component Restoration
Vintage Vehicle Restoration Assembly
Vintage Vehicle Detailing
Materials and Processes
English Composition: Creative Persuasion and Argument

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science Automotive Engineering View 195 other Bachelors in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official, sealed copy of your high school transcript or GED
High school diploma with graduation date
Official, sealed copy of a completed Bachelor’s degree transcript
Signed Home School Program Certification form and transcripts
California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) letter

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35112 USD / year

≈ 35112 USD / year
Out-of-State

29736 USD / year

≈ 29736 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29736 USD / year

≈ 29736 USD / year

Additional Details

Undergraduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,301 /unit – 3 units per class

Undergraduate Tuition (International Students): $1,682 /unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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

Funding

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