Kettering University

Step into a legacy of innovation and hands-on learning at Kettering University, a institution renowned for its unique cooperative education model. Born from the heart of the automotive industry, Kettering has long been the proving ground for future engineers and leaders, once earning the distinguished title, "West Point of the Automobile industry." Its commitment to integrating rigorous academics with invaluable real-world experience ensures graduates are not just educated, but workplace-ready from day one.

The university's rich history began on October 20, 1919, as The School of Automotive Trades. Over the years, it evolved, becoming the Flint Institute of Technology in 1923 before its acquisition by General Motors in 1926, leading to its renaming as the General Motors Institute. During this period, Kettering pioneered freshman-level manufacturing courses and specialized automotive degrees, establishing a groundbreaking co-op program that paired classroom instruction with practical job experience, a model that continues to define its educational philosophy.

In 1982, a pivotal moment arrived when the university transitioned to an independent private institution, known as GMI Engineering & Management Institute. This shift allowed Kettering to expand its cooperative education network beyond General Motors, offering students an even wider array of industry partners. Today, Kettering University continues to build on this powerful foundation, offering graduate programs and preparing students to tackle the complex challenges of a rapidly evolving global economy through its distinctive blend of theory and application.