Master in Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics

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

Cities are undergoing massive transformation, and 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 Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics programme is designed in an interdisciplinary fashion and emphasises new and emerging transportation technologies and services for citizens, goods and logistics. Furthermore, as an EIT Urban Mobility Master School programme, it integrates entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the coursework, specifically designed to train future elite data scientists in urban mobility and innovation.

Students will benefit from:

• Double degree & EIT Label Certificate from two partner universities.
• Intensive summer schools across European cities, focused on critical urban challenges.
• Internships providing valuable work experience in business or with a European city.
• Generous scholarships to attract top talent globally.
• Support from the EIT Urban Mobility Foundation, including scholarships and allowances, preparing students to excel across disciplines and drive the future of urban mobility.

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 programme welcomes candidates who have a solid foundation in analytical problem solving with an eye for detail, as demonstrated by a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.

Partner universities

The available universities for the Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics programme are the following:

• 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.