Motor Vehicles

Why study Motor Vehicles?

In today’s world, where technology is rapidly advancing, the automotive industry is in constant transformation. From conventional vehicles to electric and hybrid cars, and even to autonomous driving and smart systems, new challenges and opportunities are continuously emerging. This creates a growing demand in society and the market for experts—motor vehicle engineers—who are eager to engage in this dynamic profession because they understand these challenges and recognize the opportunity for a successful career.

The profession of a motor vehicle engineer encompasses a range of tasks that are technologically related and intersectorally connected. These include: testing and maintenance of motor vehicles, managing and implementing technological maintenance processes, planning and organizing maintenance operations for motor vehicles, research and development of new systems, quality assurance, planning of technical logistics, ensuring safety and protection in the field of motor vehicles

In the Motor Vehicles study program, students acquire fundamental knowledge and practical skills with a strong focus on maintaining the operational reliability of motor vehicles. A special emphasis is placed on practical training, which means that students engage directly with motor vehicles in laboratories and workshops located at our partner institutions, using state-of-the-art equipment.

Throughout the course of the program, the following key competences are developed:

Professional Competences  :

• Planning, Organizing, and Managing Vehicle Maintenance Systems: You will become an expert in optimizing vehicle maintenance processes, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in automotive service operations.
• Logistical Support in Vehicle Maintenance: Gain a strong understanding of logistical strategies and their application in supporting the vehicle maintenance workflow, from parts supply to service scheduling.
• Vehicle Condition Control: Perform technical inspections and verify optimal vehicle performance, reliability, and legal compliance, including conducting and interpreting results of mandatory technical checks.
• Execution and Supervision of Maintenance Technology: Acquire hands-on skills for performing and supervising maintenance operations on motor vehicles in line with current technological standards.
• Communication in the Maintenance Process: Learn to convey technical information clearly, responsibly, and on time to team members and clients, ensuring smooth operation within the service environment.
• Use of Information Technology in Vehicle Maintenance: Apply software tools for diagnostics, documentation, and maintenance management, integrating IT solutions into everyday technical processes.
• Application of Legal and Safety Regulations: Ensure quality and compliance by implementing relevant legal, environmental, and safety standards throughout the vehicle maintenance process.

General Competences :

• Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation: Ability to think critically and solve complex problems through logical reasoning and informed judgment.
• Independent Learning and Decision-Making: Development of skills for continuous professional development and responsible, autonomous decision-making.
• Teamwork and Communication: Learn to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly in a professional and technical environment.
• Organizational Skills, Numerical and IT Literacy: Acquire tools for efficient data management and process organization, including the use of modern digital technologies.
• Professional Ethics and Responsibility: Foster a high level of ethical conduct and responsibility in the workplace and in technical practice.

Upon completion of the study program, students acquire all the necessary knowledge and skills to solve problems related to motor vehicle maintenance and address real-world challenges in the automotive industry.

Upon completing the study program, a wide range of career opportunities becomes available. With a degree in Motor Vehicle Engineering, you can find employment in:

• Authorized service centers and car dealerships: as diagnostic technicians, service advisors, or service managers
• Vehicle and parts manufacturing: in quality control, development, or production
• Vehicle inspection companies: as technical advisors or inspectors
• Insurance companies: as vehicle damage assessors
• Transport companies: managing and maintaining vehicle fleets
• Auto clubs and associations
• Entrepreneurship: by opening your own service shop or specialized workshop

Many graduates also choose to continue their education through specialized graduate professional studies, further expanding their knowledge and opening even more career paths.