Master in Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions

Join the EIT Urban Mobility Master School to drive innovation in the transport industry!

Master in Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions

The world’s cities are changing. New technologies, business models, and global sustainability goals are transforming our cities and how we move. The transport industry needs a new generation of graduates who can spur and manage innovation. The EIT Urban Mobility Master School, in cooperation with leading European universities, industry, and cities, offers a unique international two-year programme.

The Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions programme prepares students to become the next generation of urban innovators and leaders. It equips urban planners and transport engineers with the skills to create resource-efficient, low-carbon, and healthy cities, while developing interdisciplinary competencies and entrepreneurial skills needed to turn innovative solutions into practice.

How Is The Programme Structured?

All programmes at the EIT Urban Mobility Master School have a unique study path:

• Students study one year each at two different universities, the “entry” university and the “exit” university. All options are located at a leading university in Europe in the field of urban mobility.
• Graduates earn two Master of Science degrees and can obtain the EIT Certificate.
• The first year introduces innovation and entrepreneurship, an extended challenge project, and essential technical skills.
• Between the first and second year, students will participate in a Summer School to apply new skills to two different cities within Europe.
• The second year includes specialised courses, a shorter challenge project with an internship, and an independent Master’s thesis combining technical and entrepreneurial skills.
• Graduates gain career opportunities in the public and private sectors, are equipped to start businesses, conduct research, and access programmes supporting student entrepreneurship.

Who Can Apply?

The Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions programme welcomes students with an array of backgrounds and experiences. The programme is ideal for students with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Geoinformation Technology, Urban Planning, Geography and/or Economics. Additional disciplines are welcome, provided students have a solid foundation in quantitative problem-solving and verifiable experience in Programming, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Mathematical Statistics.

Partner Universities

Students may apply to start and end the programme at the universities below. Students must attend a different university for year one and year two. The available universities for the Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions programme are:

• Aalto University
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Ghent University
• Polytechnic University of Catalonia
• University of Lisbon-Técnico.IST
• University of Tartu

Upon graduation, students will receive a separate, official diploma from each university they attend, reflecting the specific programme and track completed. Each diploma formally recognises the degree obtained at the respective institution and may include translations or additional details in multiple languages, ensuring full international recognition of the student’s achievements.