Master's degree in Urban Mobility 24 months Postgraduate Program By Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

9,803 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MArch

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the  master’s degree in Urban Mobility  is to improve urban mobility in our cities and around the world. This requires not just improvements in technical infrastructure (towards intelligent transport infrastructure, the Internet of Things, etc.) but also holistic planning, execution and operation. Urban transformation obliges stakeholders to interact and understand others’ perspectives to make this improvement. This programme trains students from a variety of engineering backgrounds and equips them with the sector’s specific skills. It allows them to gain further, in-depth knowledge of the transition towards sustainable mobility, future services and markets and the impact of ICTs and energy technologies. The programme also provides fundamental tools in entrepreneurship and innovation for dealing with the rapid transformation of global society. There is currently no other master’s degree in Spain that provides such comprehensive education in this field.The master’s degree in Urban Mobility is proposed as part of the higher education provided by the Urban Mobility Master School, which is part of the European Institute of Technology (EIT). Within this initiative, which also has a scholarship programme, if the first year is taken at one of the universities in the consortium and a second year is taken at another university, students may be awarded a double degree.The entire master’s degree can also be taken at the UPC, independently of the EIT’s proposal.A minimum of 30 ECTS credits for the subjects in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialisation, from an initial offer of 54 ECTS credits comprising subjects of between 3 and 10 credits, must be taken for the degree to be awarded.Four pathways are currently offered:Future Mobility Markets and Services (2020-2021 academic year)Transition towards Sustainable Mobility (2020-2021 academic year)Data Science and Analysis for Smart Mobility (2021-2022 academic year)Innovative Technologies for Urban Mobility (2021-2022 academic year)

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MArch

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the  master’s degree in Urban Mobility  is to improve urban mobility in our cities and around the world. This requires not just improvements in technical infrastructure (towards intelligent transport infrastructure, the Internet of Things, etc.) but also holistic planning, execution and operation. Urban transformation obliges stakeholders to interact and understand others’ perspectives to make this improvement. This programme trains students from a variety of engineering backgrounds and equips them with the sector’s specific skills. It allows them to gain further, in-depth knowledge of the transition towards sustainable mobility, future services and markets and the impact of ICTs and energy technologies. The programme also provides fundamental tools in entrepreneurship and innovation for dealing with the rapid transformation of global society. There is currently no other master’s degree in Spain that provides such comprehensive education in this field.The master’s degree in Urban Mobility is proposed as part of the higher education provided by the Urban Mobility Master School, which is part of the European Institute of Technology (EIT). Within this initiative, which also has a scholarship programme, if the first year is taken at one of the universities in the consortium and a second year is taken at another university, students may be awarded a double degree.The entire master’s degree can also be taken at the UPC, independently of the EIT’s proposal.A minimum of 30 ECTS credits for the subjects in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialisation, from an initial offer of 54 ECTS credits comprising subjects of between 3 and 10 credits, must be taken for the degree to be awarded.Four pathways are currently offered:Future Mobility Markets and Services (2020-2021 academic year)Transition towards Sustainable Mobility (2020-2021 academic year)Data Science and Analysis for Smart Mobility (2021-2022 academic year)Innovative Technologies for Urban Mobility (2021-2022 academic year)

Admission requirements

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General requirements Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees Specific requirements
Admission to EIT Urban Mobility Master programme (international)
Information about the admission, specific requirements, proof of English proficiency and application process is available at EIT Urban Mobility Master Program: https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/detailed-master-school-programme-information/

Admission to Urban Mobility master's degree programme (UPC local programme, outside EIT)
Direct admission

Holders of the following qualifications may be admitted to the master’s degree directly, without having to take bridging courses:
  • Bachelor’s degrees in engineering (Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Informatics Engineering, Engineering Physics, other engineering fields).
  • Pre-EHEA and second-cycle degrees (Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Informatics Engineering, Engineering Physics, other engineering fields).
  • Pre-EHEA degrees in Architecture.

Bridging courses 

Holders of bachelor’s degrees in science (Physics, Mathematics, Statistics) or other bachelor’s degrees will be required to take 30 ECTS credits in bridging courses.

Holders of pre-EHEA diplomas in the field of industrial engineering and in Public Works (Civil Constructions, Hydrology and Urban Transport and Services) or other technical diplomas will be required to take up to 30 ECTS credits in bridging courses.

Given that  the master’s degree is taught entirely in English , CEFR English Level B2 is required and can be demonstrated by providing proof of any of the following:
  • English is your mother tongue.
  • You have studied in an English-speaking country (for at least a semester).
  • You have taken an academic university programme taught in English (for at least a semester).
  • You are the holder of a qualification awarded by an institution in the European Higher Education Area that includes English Level B2.
  • You are in possession of one of the English-language certificates listed below.
       - Cambridge: FCE
       - TOEFL PBT:> = 567; TCC:> = 227; IBT:> = 87
       - IELTS: 5.5
       - TOEIC: 750
       - Escola Oficial d’Idiomes: Advanced level certificate (Level 5)

An English B2 certificate can also be obtained at the UPC.
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Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

6,535 EUR
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International Students

9,803 EUR
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