Master of Science in Transportation Sciences

About this programme

120 ECTS • English programme • On-campus (2 years) or by distance learning (3 years) Holders of an academic bachelor degree in transportation sciences, economics, geography, urban planning, etc. who wish to obtain more in-depth knowledge of and a master's degree in Transportation Sciences. A modern and international transport system is important for moving people and goods in a local, regional and international context. Transportation is inherently connected to economic growth and the environment but also to urban liveability and health . A continuous increase in traffic volumes for passenger transport and freight forwarding transport, leads to major challenges concerning land use, impact on urban areas, traffic safety issues, traffic flow, atmospheric pollution and travel behaviour. Since transportation is so multi-faceted, the master of Transportation Sciences at Hasselt University has a multi-disciplinary take on transportation including psychological, social, urban, environmental and infrastructural aspects . Students approach the current and future transportation challenges from different angles, integrating knowledge and skills from different domains. In the first semester students from different complementary backgrounds (e.g. Engineering, Social Sciences, Urban Planning) are introduced to fundamental concepts in behaviour, infrastructure, policy, technological advances and transportation modelling. In parallel and together with fellow students you immediately apply what you learn to the case of an international mega-city such as Jakarta, Lima, Dar es Salaam or H