Master School detailed information
Are you considering applying to our programmes? Here you can find the detailed information about applying for our master’s programmes. Explore this section to find quick answers and gain further insights into our offerings.
Admissions requirements
Admissions criteria
To qualify for admission, applicants need to fulfill the admission requirements, which are a complete and suitable Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of studies (see specific requirements) and proof of English language proficiency.
Bachelor’s degree
- Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree encompassing a minimum of 180 ECTS credits or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university.
Conditional acceptance
- Students in their final year of undergraduate education may also apply and if qualified, receive a conditional acceptance.
- If you have not completed your studies, please include a written statement from the degree administration office (or equivalent department), confirming that you are enrolled in the final year of your education and giving your expected completion date – which should be before the start of the Master’s programme.
- If you receive a conditional offer, you should present your degree certificate to your entry university before enrolment at the latest. Applicants following longer technical programmes and who have completed courses equivalent to an amount of 180 ECTS, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Relevant field of studies: specific requirements
Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions
The Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions programme welcomes students from 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.
Smart Mobility Data Science & Analytics
The Smart Mobility Data Science & 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.
Business Engineering in Urban Mobility
The Business Engineering in Urban Mobility programme welcomes candidates who have a solid foundation in analytical problem solving, as demonstrated by a BSc degree in (Industrial) Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and/or Architecture. In addition, participation in the programme requires 70 ECTS in the fields of Business, Economics and Engineering, of those 70 ECTS, 25 ECTS must be in Business and 5 ECTS in Economics.
Proof of English language proficiency
All our programmes are taught in English. All applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency. It is verified through two internationally recognised tests: the TOEFL and the IELTS. These are the only English tests accepted by all partner universities.
- Please note that the results of your test must be final at the time of submitting an application. We will not accept late submissions of proof of English proficiency.
- Please note that most TOEFL and IELTS tests results are only valid for two years from the test date.
General language requirements:
IELTS Academic test (www.ielts.org)
- An overall band score of at least 6.5, with no section lower than 6, is required.
- IELTS tests are verified online by the admissions office, therefore submitting a scanned copy of your test with a visible TRF number together with your application documents is sufficient. We don’t accept general training IELTS tests.
TOEFL Internet-based test, iBT (www.toefl.org)
- A minimum total score of 92 (with writing section 22 and no section lower than 21) is required.
- TOEFL iBT tests are verified online by the admissions office, submitting a scanned copy of your ‘Test Taker Score Report’ on the application portal will be sufficient.
English proficiency test waiver
English proficiency tests are waived only for applicants who have completed a degree instructed in English at a university that is physically located in one of the following countries: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand.
> I have completed studies in English or in an English-speaking country. Why can’t the waiver apply to me?
The EIT Urban Mobility Master’s programmes are designed to conform to the EIT Label, a certificate of quality awarded to excellent educational programmes. Therefore, to ensure consistent and meaningful EIT-labelled education throughout the entire Master School, all partner universities agree on a common and jointly executed admission process.
The above requirements regarding English proof of proficiency have been agreed upon by all partner universities as the highest common acceptable denominator and signed in the Master School Agreement. This ensures that they all respect the same process when selecting applicants.
Although it seems logical and legitimate for applicants who have completed a degree in English in another country than the ones mentioned in the waiver’s list, it remains nevertheless impossible for the Master School to grant any exception. It is a matter of fairness and quality guarantee that we have such English requirements.
> I have previously studied at one of the partner universities and intend to study EIT Urban Mobility Master’s programmes at this university (as entry or exit year). Why can’t the waiver apply to me?
Although this university once accepted your proof of English proficiency, please remember that a different logic is at work when applying for EIT Urban Mobility Master’s programmes. As you know, EIT Urban Mobility’s Master’s programmes are double degree programmes taught at two different universities in Europe, so your admission to our programmes is not solely dependent on one university’s assessment. In addition, since applicants are invited to express several entry/exit preferences, the selection committee evaluates the applications in light of all these choices. Then again, the English requirements agreed upon by all partner universities thus guarantee equal treatment between the applicants, which is why we do not make exceptions to it.
Participation fees and scholarships
Participation fees per academic year for the EIT Urban Mobility Master’s programmes are listed below.*
Participation fees are payable per semester (€8,000 for non-EU citizens and €2,000 for EU citizens per semester) and are due before the start of each semester. Only payments by bank transfer are accepted.
EIT Urban Mobility offers generous scholarships to attract top talent worldwide. Our scholarships are merit-based and cover the study duration of two years. They include partial participation fee waivers and monthly allowances.
The following scholarships are available:
Student ranking is based on a total evaluation of the following criteria:
- Suitability of acquired bachelor degree for intended study programme;
- Academic excellence (quality of home university and study success – GPA);
- Entrepreneurial excellence and innovative potential.
There is no separate scholarship application required. When submitting your application to our Master’s programmes you will be asked whether or not you wish to apply for a scholarship.
New opportunity scholarship:
The EIT Urban Mobility Master School is offering a full participation fees waiver and €1,000 relocation allowance per year to applicants affected by the current situation in Ukraine.
Applicants should meet the admissions criteria when applying to our Master’s programmes and should submit an application by 14 April 2024, 17:00 CEST. For further information, please contact us: masterschool@eiturbanmobility.eu.
*Following the outcome of the withdrawal agreement of the UK from the European Union, UK citizens are considered non-EU applicants.
Application dates and deadlines
Our application portal is currently closed. If you wish to get notified when the next application period opens, please click here.
The application process is divided into two periods, and only one application per intake is possible.
Period 1
This period is typically open around from November to April.
Period 2
This period is typically open around from February to June.
Please note that application period 2 is not recommended for applicants who require an EU study visa due to time constraints.
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 the parallel application to Ghent University may be subject to different application deadlines.
Required documents for your application
To apply to the Master School, you are required to upload the following documents into the application portal before the deadline:
- Degree certificate/diploma in its original language and translated into English (if your university does not provide this service, the translation has to be done by an authorised translator and their credentials, signature and stamps must be visible in the translated document). In the case of ongoing studies, a statement certifying that you are in the final year of your studies is required. The statement must be written by the degree administration office (or equivalent department), confirming that you are enrolled on the final year of your education and giving your expected completion date.
- Official and stamped transcript of records in the original language and translated into English. All courses taken must be included. Please scan the front and back of every document – all stamps and signatures must be fully visible.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Curriculum vitae, including details of your academic and professional career.
- A letter of motivation in which you prove your innovative potential. For this purpose we ask you to discuss or propose an innovation and/or entrepreneurial idea. The letter can be addressed to the “Selection Committee”. How you describe your entrepreneurial idea is up to you. Perhaps you can identify a problem in your area of interest and propose products or services to address the problem/insufficiency/lack. Feel free to include your personal and professional reasons for wanting to join the EIT Urban Mobility Master’s programme in the letter (perhaps in the summary). All in all the letter should not be longer than two pages.
- An official ID, such as your passport or National ID card (scanned in colour).
Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.
IMPORTANT
Please upload the original version of your degree certificate and transcript of records. If this is not possible, scanned copies (in colour) of your degree certificate, transcript of records and statements should be stamped and signed by the degree administrations office (or equivalent department) of the issuing institution, or by a Notary Public.
Applications that are not supported by official documents will not be processed.
Country-specific documentation requirements
Please read the following instructions carefully if you completed your bachelor in the following countries: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Canada or the USA.
Pakistan
Degrees awarded in Pakistan need to be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan. Colour copies are accepted but they MUST bear the original HEC stamp and not a copy of the stamp. Each page of the transcript of records as well as the degree certificate has to be stamped and signed by HEC and must include: your name, your father’s name, your personal identity number, the name of the university, and your degree.
The verified documents must be sent in an envelope sealed by the HEC to our address below. We only accept documents attested after 1 March 2009, for verification reasons. The verification process can take a long time so it is important that you apply early and ensure that your study documents will be sent to Sweden as early as possible.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
In the case of ongoing studies, the current/latest version of your transcript of records must be stamped and sent to us by the HEC. You must contact the HEC and ask them to verify your qualifications and send this proof to our address stated below.
Bangladesh or Sri Lanka
For degrees/transcripts from Bangladesh or Sri Lanka, an official transcript of records and a certified true copy of the degree must be sent in a sealed envelope directly from the issuing university to our address stated below.
Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, or Nigeria
For degrees/transcripts from Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia or Nigeria, an official transcript of records and a certified true copy of the degree must be sent to us at masterschool@eiturbanmobility.eu directly from the issuing university. Documents sent in from email addresses outside your university will not be reviewed. You may also choose to have your documents posted from your university directly to our address stated below if you so wish. Please be aware of time and financial aspects of sending documents physically in the post if you should choose this option.
Canada or the USA
For degrees/transcripts from Canada or the USA, an official transcript of records must be verified in one of the following ways:
– Online verification through the issuing university
– Sent by email from the issuing university/Parchment to masterschool@eiturbanmobility.eu
– Sent in a sealed envelope directly from the issuing university to our address stated below
KTH Admissions Office
Att: EIT Urban Mobility Master School Office
Brinellvägen 8
SE-100 44 Stockholm
SWEDEN
For any other country-specific documentation requirements check here to find the country where you completed your bachelor’s degree.
Please note that it is each applicant’s responsibility to make sure their application is complete and correct before submission.
Information regarding the EIT Urban Mobility Master School is subject to change, for any further questions please contact us at: masterschool@eiturbanmobility.eu.
