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Description of the title
The Master’s Degree in Intelligent Transportation Systems is a specialized program that aims to train skilled professionals in the field of transportation engineering and information and communication technologies. This master’s degree provides students with the necessary tools to tackle projects and operations related to the analysis, design, execution and maintenance of urban and interurban transport infrastructures and services. Taught by a faculty with extensive experience, the program includes cross-cutting training and specific subjects that enable graduates to join a sector in growth and digital transformation. Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge in companies in the transport, logistics and information technology sectors, contributing to the innovation and improvement of mobility systems.
Objectives of the degree
Develop skills in the analysis and design of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) using electronic and information technologies.
To train students in the planning, design and management of transportation infrastructures through the use of ICT.
Promote the creation of innovative solutions in traffic and logistics management in urban and rural environments.
To train professionals capable of implementing and operating applications based on the Internet of Things and Smart Cities in the transportation sector.
To provide the necessary skills to manage engineering projects in the field of transportation systems, integrating technical and economic aspects.
Career opportunities
The Master’s Degree in Intelligent Transportation Systems trains its graduates to join a sector in constant evolution and demand.
- Design and project management of intelligent transportation systems in technology and logistics companies.
- Advisory and consulting services for the implementation of innovative infrastructures and solutions in public and private administrations.
- Research and development areas related to sustainable mobility and urban transportation.
- Operations managers in transportation and logistics companies.
- Data analysts in the context of big data and smart cities.
- Adapt to the changing needs of the labor market and contribute significantly to the digital transformation of the transportation sector.
Aimed primarily at
From the analysis of the current studies and the map of degree programs, we can estimate the following groups or profiles of applicants as the most suitable for this Master’s program:
- Telecommunications Engineers, Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Graduates in Telecommunications Technology and Services Engineering, Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineer specializing in Electronics, Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering with access from Degree in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering, Graduates in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering.
- Civil Engineers, Public Works Technical Engineers, Civil Engineering Graduates, Public Works Engineering Graduates.
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 75 ECTS
Mandatory:45 ects |Electives:15 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):15 ects
Module 1. Transversal training :9 ects mandatory
Subject:Cross-training in Electronics and Communications Technology
Minimum credits: 9 | Character: Elective
Subject:Transversal training in transportation engineering
Minimum credits: 9 | Character: Elective
Module 2. Equipment and Technologies :18 ects mandatory
Subject:Equipment and Technologies
Minimum credits: 18 | Character: Compulsory
Module 3. ICT Applications for Transport and Logistics Planning and Management :27 compulsory ects
Subject:ICT Applications for Transport and Logistics Planning and Management
Minimum credits: 27 | Character: Mandatory
Module 4. Specialization subjects and/or internships :6 ects mandatory
Subject:Subjects of specialization
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Elective
Subject:Internships
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Elective
Note: In this subject a maximum of 6 ECTS can be carried out in external curricular internships (the syllabus contemplates a maximum of 6 ECTS for external curricular internships).
Module 5. Master’s Thesis :15 ects Final Degree Project
Subject:Master’s Thesis
Minimum credits: 15 | Character: Final Degree Project
Internships
During the Master’s Degree in Intelligent Transport Systems, students have the opportunity to carry out external internships in companies in the transport and logistics sector, as well as in infrastructure managers.
This internship model aims to apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom to the reality of the professional environment, thus facilitating job placement in a key sector of the economy.
Internships can be carried out in different modalities, allowing students to deepen their knowledge of technical and operational aspects of Intelligent Transportation Systems and to obtain practical experience that complements their theoretical training.
Research and access to Ph.
Lines of research of the master’s degree:
- Intelligent Transportation and Logistics Systems
- Information and Communication Technologies applied to transportation
- Analysis and optimization of transport infrastructures
- Data management and Big Data in transportation systems
- Sustainable mobility and eco-efficient technologies
- Innovation in traffic and urban mobility systems
- Development of mobile applications for transportation management
- Integration of transport infrastructures in digital environments
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
Students will be able to carry out an academic stay in one of the 97 countries with which the UPV has an agreement. There are more than 1,000 destinations to choose from in Europe (Erasmus scholarships), the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and Latin America, among others. More than 1,500 UPV students enjoy an exchange every year. If you would like to find out about all the options offered by the master’s degree, please contact the Office of International Exchange Programs.
Facilities and laboratories
The UPV provides the following laboratories and facilities for the master’s degree:
- Intelligent Transportation Systems Laboratory
- Traffic and Mobility Simulation Center
- Communications and Networks in Transportation Infrastructures Laboratory
- Mobility Technologies R&D Facilities
- ITS System Prototyping Test Room
Master’s Thesis
To obtain the title of Master’s Degree in Intelligent Transportation Systems, you must defend a Master’s Thesis (TFM) that will address a professional project in the field of intelligent transportation systems with a multidisciplinary character.
This work, which will have a course load of 15 ECTS credits, must have an applicative component and be tutored by two professors related to the subjects of the compulsory block.
The student will dedicate a total of 400 hours to the completion of the TFM, working autonomously and with regular meetings with their tutors.
Collaborating companies and more
The Master’s Degree in Intelligent Transportation Systems has collaborations with various companies in the sector, which facilitates practical training and the integration of students into the working world. Among the collaborating companies, the following stand out:
- Acciona
- Ferrovial
- Abertis
- Valencia Public Transport
- Renfe
- Madrid Metro
- Indra
These collaborations allow students to intern in real environments and work on innovative projects related to intelligent transportation systems.
