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Letter of Motivation

For the program MEng in Automotive Systems (Vehicle Dynamics) at xxxx

By: yyyy

Motivation and passion, in my opinion have a strong correlation. I have given the activities in my life the shape and form of my interests, resulting in pursuing activities that utilize my potential to the fullest. Such an approach has led me to follow my passion, and go for a Master degree in Automotive Systems at xxxxx

I derived my goals of life from the environment I grew up in. As a child I was intrigued by the aesthetic designs of cars, their elegant shapes, and nonetheless the roaring sound of turbocharged engines! My obsession with cars thus molded my career path towards that of an automotive engineer; a challenging decision since I would be the first engineer in a family of doctors. I opted for Mechanical Engineering as my undergraduate field of study, since automotive engineering is not offered by any university in Pakistan. During my undergraduate course I had the opportunity to study various courses relevant to automotive engineering such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, IC Engines, Engineering Design, and CAD/CAM, scoring good grades in all of them. My Final Year Project was about the design, manufacture, and testing of an unmanned aerial vehicle. The nature of this project enabled me to obtain a deep understanding of design and manufacturing software like Pro-E and Ansys, while providing me with hands on experience in fabrication and Wind Tunnel testing; skills that would most certainly be utilized in the 'Vehicle Dynamics' course of study in the MEng program.

Soon after my graduation I was offered a traineeship position in Engro Power Generation plant. The global name of Engro, together with its attractive salary package, dragged me to joining the multinational company. However, I was quick to realize the divergence from my ultimate goal and resigned from the post within a year. Nonetheless, the 8 months experience in the multicultural environment helped me develop teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills that would prove very useful in succeeding in the Master program, as well as the career to follow.

Prospects in the field of automotive in Pakistan are very limited; whilst I aim to contribute to the field, the limitation of resources and supportive institutions are a major hindrance in continuing my education here. On the other hand, European universities with their much advanced technical resources and mode of teaching, and rich multicultural experience makes them a very attractive option. Germany, being the den of automotive firms such as BMW, Audi, Ford, Mercedes, and Porsche, makes it to the top in my priority list. Moreover, the worldwide recognition of its degrees, the very low tuition fees, and its diversity makes it the perfect match for my goals.

A top class university that comes into my mind keeping my aims in view is the xxxx University. Located in the heart of automotive industry, with close ties to industrial leaders such as Audi, Porsche, and Daimler makes it an excellent option for me. Moreover, the major language barrier that I would have to face with other German universities is eradicated as the medium of instruction is English. Furthermore, the courses of Vehicle Dynamics specialization is right in line with my goals; and with its unique analytical approach to courses, it would make learning very interesting.

Coming from a backward place like Peshawar and working my way up to Pakistan's top engineering college, I'm sure I would excel in whatever challenge I am faced with. I truly hope that by accepting my application, you will allow me to acquire the tools required to step up to the challenge of my dreams.

Thank you for granting me the time to review my application.