The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is an advanced-technology research campus where academia, industry and government organizations collaborate.

The 250-acre CU-ICAR campus represents a strategically focused automotive and motorsports research facility, which is located in Greenville, SC. CU-ICAR: Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

Built with industry in mind, the CU-ICAR campus houses world-class research and testing facilities available for student lab work and classes. Gain unparalleled hands-on training and exposure to best practices that prepare students for success after graduation.

CU-ICAR Route (formerly Tiger Commute route) supports students, faculty and staff commuting between Clemson, Easley and Greenville. This service connects Clemson and Easley to CU-ICAR and Clemson’s Greenville campuses. It also includes two connections with the Greenlink System for bus service in Greenville.

CU-ICAR is home to the nation’s only graduate Department of Automotive Engineering. Here, over 200 Clemson University students are pursuing Master of Science and/or Ph.D. degrees in Automotive Engineering.

Founded in 2007, the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is an advanced-technology research campus where education, research, and economic development collaborate to create a global venue for the automotive industry. CU-ICAR is home to the nation’s only graduate Department of Automotive Engineering.

The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is a 250-acre (1.0 km 2) automotive and motorsports research campus in Greenville, South Carolina. The facility includes a graduate school offering Master's and Doctoral degrees in automotive engineering, and offering programs focused on systems integration. [1]

CU-ICAR is an advanced research campus where education, research and corporate engagement create a global venue for public/private partnerships. Our internationally recognized $250 million campus was developed in collaboration with BMW, Michelin, Timken, and …

The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) offers guests the opportunity to tour the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville, SC, roughly 45 minutes from the main Clemson University campus.

In 2003, CU-ICAR was simply an idea. Over a decade later, this vision has become a reality. What was once a dream is now a vibrant campus. CU-ICAR VISION: To be the premier automotive research, innovation and educational enterprise in the world.