The Institute of Mechanics and Transport of the Kremenchuk National University named after Mikhail Ostrogradsky, which includes the Department of Automobiles and Tractors, is one of the most powerful in the university.

The students of the department get special knowledge of the theory of the car, the basics of its diagnostics and operation, study the methods of research of processes operating in the units and mechanisms of cars, learn to simulate these processes on a computer.

The teaching staff of the department provides teaching of the subjects of general engineering and professional training of students of automobile specialties.