
Master in Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics (MSc)
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Apr 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* This programme offers two application periods: 15 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan, 2025 and 1 Feb - 15 Apr, 2025.
** Citizen of a non-EU/EEA country: 16000 EUR | Citizen of EU/EEA country or Switzerland: 4000 EUR
Introduction
Why study Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics at the EIT Urban Mobility Master School?
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 them, critically understand their quality, and utilise findings to address our cities’ most pressing challenges. Today, there is an expanding need to forge 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 emphasizes new and emerging transportation technologies and services for citizens, goods, and logistics. Furthermore, as an EIT Urban Mobility Master School programme, it integrates entrepreneurship & innovation throughout the coursework and was launched to train future elite data scientists in urban mobility and innovation.
How is the programme structured?
All programmes at the EIT Urban Mobility Master School follow the same scheme:
- 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.
- Graduating students will be awarded two officially recognised Master of Science degrees, from each of the two universities. Moreover, the programme is designed so that students may attain the qualifications for a certificate awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.*
- During the first-year studies, students will be introduced to Innovation and Entrepreneurship and participate in an extended Challenge Project. During the same year, students will acquire essential technical skills for working with urban mobility challenges.
- Between the first and second year, students will participate in a Summer School applying new skills to two different cities within Europe.
- In the second year, students will choose from several more specialised courses in both technical content and innovation and entrepreneurship. Students will also participate in a shorter challenge project that includes an internship at a company or organisation working to meet urban mobility challenges. To complete their degree, in the second year, students will carry out an independent master thesis, combining and demonstrating their full set of technical and entrepreneurial skills.
You will have a wide range of career opportunities, within the public and private sector, as well as the business know-how to start your own business or conduct rigorous research.

Where can I study Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics?
The available universities for the Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics programme are:
- Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
- Ghent University, Belgium
- University of Tartu, Estonia
- UPC Barcelona Tech, Spain
- University of Lisbon (Técnico Lisboa), Portugal
(please note, not all combinations may be possible)
Info for applicants to Ghent University
If you choose Ghent University as one of your preferences, you need to submit a separate application on Ghent University's Online Application Platform for the 'Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Main Subject: Sustainable Mobility Analytics’, in parallel with your EIT Urban Mobility Application. Please note that Ghent University's application periods may be subject to different deadlines.
EIT Urban Mobility Partner Universities

Applications Dates and Deadlines
The application process is divided into two periods, and only one application per intake is possible. Below is the timeline of our application periods for the 2025 intake:
Period 1
15 November, 2024 - 31 January, 2025
--> We recommend non EU/EAA applicants to apply in Period 1 in order to give adequate time to organise any visa-related processes.
Period 2
1 February, 2025 - 15 April, 2025
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Curriculum
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Admissions
Ideal Students
The programme welcomes candidates who have a solid foundation in analytical problem solving with an eye to detail, as demonstrated by a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or Geoinformation Technology. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Economics, Business Analytics, or other relevant disciplines are also encouraged to apply to the Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics programme, provided they have verifiable experience in programming, calculus, linear algebra, and mathematical statistics.
For more information, see our brochure.
Career Opportunities
With our programme, you will not just gain a degree as a data scientist in transportation and mobility. You will graduate with training in entrepreneurship & innovation, practical experience in the industry, and a strong network throughout the EU, unlocking incredible opportunities for your career in the world of Big Mobility Data.
The skills acquired during the programme are highly demanded in all the sectors related to mobility and transport and at every level in the industry - private companies in logistics and transport management, ride-sharing startups, the automotive sector, and cities and public institutions.
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Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships
EIT Urban Mobility offers generous scholarships to attract top talents worldwide. Our scholarships are merit-based and cover your study duration of two years. They include partial tuition fee waivers and monthly allowances. Please visit our website for more detailed information and apply: Scholarships
Why study at EIT Urban Mobility Master School
- 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 EIT Urban Mobility network offers solid support to students in advancing their career perspectives through connections with the industry and innovative stakeholders within the urban mobility sector.
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