Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics EIT Urban Mobility Master School

Overview

Welcome to EIT Urban Mobility Master School ! Discover our unique double-degree programmes, where you can study at two top European universities from our network of eight leading schools across Europe!

Data is central to our future and technological advancement. As we continue to urbanise and gather more data about our mobility patterns and urban systems, the challenge is not simply the amount of data, but how we manage it, critically understand its quality, and utilise findings to address our cities’ most pressing challenges. Today, there is an increasing need for a new generation of data scientists capable of exploring our ever-increasing urban data and extracting meaningful insights. Such work is critical to supporting cities’ strategic decisions and pushing us towards a more sustainable future, centred on efficient resource use, a clean environment, equitable citizen engagement, and a healthy, low-carbon society.

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.

Two years, two universities, two international degrees

Study at two universities in two different countries and graduate with a double degree, complemented by an EIT Label Certificate.

Engage in an intensive summer school hosted in two European cities and focused on addressing local urban challenges.

Kick-start your career with an internship as part of the curriculum, providing you with invaluable industry or city work experience and laying the foundation of your professional network.

The SMDSA programme is offered at 5 partner universities in Europe

• Eindhoven University of Technology – Eindhoven, Netherlands

• Ghent University – Ghent, Belgium 

• Polytechnic University of Catalonia – Barcelona, Spain 

• University of Lisbon-Técnico. IST – Lisbon, Portugal

• University of Tartu – Tartu, Estonia

*NB: If you choose Ghent University as one of your preferences, you need to submit a separate application on Ghent University’s Online Application Platform, in parallel with your EIT Urban Mobility Application. 

Who can apply?

The Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics 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.

What are the career opportunities?

Graduates of the Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics programme will receive a degree, as well as training in entrepreneurship and innovation, practical experience in the industry, and a strong network throughout the EU; unlocking incredible opportunities for a career in the world of big mobility data. The skills acquired during the programme are in high demand in all sectors related to mobility and transport, and at private logistics and transport management companies, ride-sharing startups, the automotive sector, and cities and public institutions.

Graduate testimonials

- Meet 10 students who graduated in 2023 and dive into their personal narratives as they share their unique experiences with the programme.