Electric-drive vehicle engineering

The world is moving toward electric vehicles to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and cut down on the environmental impact of petroleum-based cars. This shift requires engineers and technicians who are specially trained in electric-drive vehicle technology and infrastructure. But it's not just about building the technology—there’s also a need for outreach and education to help people understand why this change matters for both our energy security and the planet.

At Wayne State's College of Engineering, you’ll be guided by nationally recognized experts who are leading the way in this field. Our program is designed to help you gain hands-on experience through team-based learning, global perspectives, internships, research opportunities, and community service. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to build on existing knowledge, our program offers a streamlined path to expertise in electric-drive vehicle engineering. Wayne State is proud to offer the first program of its kind in the U.S., preparing the next generation of engineers for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Electric-drive Vehicle Engineering Masters program

The program will admit students with bachelor's degrees in engineering, or the equivalent in engineering from an accredited college or university. Students will receive the master's degree after completing 30 credits of formal courses, directed studies, research or thesis, all of which will be specifically developed for this EVE master's degree program. All courses and curricula will be developed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the college, such as academic regulations of the university, degree and certificate requirements, and academic regulations for the College of Engineering. The Master of Science program will have a thesis (eight credits) and a non-thesis option, both of which will have a group of required core courses, supplemented by elective courses.

Electric-drive Vehicle Engineering Graduate Certificate Program

This program is designed to prepare the scientific and technological workforce for the emerging electric-drive vehicle engineering field. It offers an efficient way to obtain a certified level of training, especially for working engineers and researchers. It may be taken as a freestanding program or concurrently with a master's degree program.

Admission requirements

• A 2.8 or above GPA is required to be considered for regular admission to the Graduate Certificate Program. Students with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.8 will be considered if an applicant has significant relevant professional experience.
• The program will be open to students with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, and physics, and in other mathematics-based sciences in exceptional cases. 
• No other supplemental admission documents are needed. However, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, professional resume/CV, and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are encouraged to aid the admission evaluation process.
• All students who have earned degrees from a country where English is not the native language must demonstrate  English proficiency  via a qualified examination. Applicants must earn a minimum score of 79 from the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or 550 from a paper-based TOEFL (pBT), an IELTS score of 6.5, or an overall Duolingo score of 125.
• International applicants are required to submit an official  course-by-course transcript evaluation. Accepted evaluation services include WES, ECE or SpanTran. Note that the official transcript evaluation must be transmitted directly from the evaluating agency to the WSU Office of Graduate Admissions. The transcript evaluation will serve as your official transcript.
• Students in the EVE graduate certificate program can advance to the M.S. via an internal process. No additional graduate admission application is required.

Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School.