Smart Cities
The Smart Cities International Track aims to give a multidisciplinary overview on smart city management by combining data analysis, urban planning and innovation.
Teaching period: 2nd semester (09/02/2026 - 04/07/2026) Tentative dates
The Smart Cities International Track aims to give a multidisciplinary overview on smart city management by combining data analysis, urban planning and innovation.
- Students porfile
Students must have done basic mathematics courses (algebra and calculus) and introduction to programming subjects, preferably Python. The final decision will be made by the academic coordinator of the programme.
| Courses | Credits | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Regional and Urban Planning | 6ECTS | Study guide |
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Models of Urban Innovation and Citizenship Science |
6ECTS | Study guide |
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Embedded Systems |
6ECTS | Study guide |
| Research Internship | 6ECTS | Study guide |
Apart from the compulsory subjects of the Track, you can choose, optionally, to take an elective course from the list below. You can choose to do one or none.
| Elective courses | Credits | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History of East Asia (from 1945) | 6ECTS | Study guide |
| Contemporary History of Europe (from 1945) | 6ECTS | Study guide |
| Contemporary History of the British Isles | 6ECTS | Study guide |
| Introduction to English Literature | 6ECTS | Study guide |
| Introduction to the Social and Cultural Anthropology | 6ECTS | Study guide |
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Language | 6ECTS | Study guide |
| World Economic History | 6ECTS | Study guide |
The total amount of credits of the track is 24 ECTS. In case students want to take an elective course, which is not mandatory, you will earn a total of 30 ECTS.
Please bear in mind that for the INTERNSHIP there is not pre-established schedule as it must be agreed with your supervisor.
Students must have done basic mathematics courses (algebra and calculus) and introduction to programming subjects, preferably Python. The final decision will be made by the academic coordinator of the programme.
Academic Information and Coordination:
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Academic information related to the Track: Dr. Cristina Fernandez, Deputy director of Students and Mobility of the School of Engineering: cristina.fernandez@uab.cat.
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Exchange Office at the School of Engineering: intercanvis.enginyeria@uab.cat. Tel. 93 581 13 01
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Academic Office at the School of Engineering: ga.enginyeria@uab.cat 93 581 30 49
For admission Process:
Mobility and Exchange Unit at the International Relations Office: international.tracks@uab.cat. Tel:+34 93 586 8499/3155
Please take into account that every year the dates could have slight changes.
| Period | Procedure |
|---|---|
| From late April to late June | Pre-registration is done through the International Relations Office |
| From June to July | Resolutions notified |
| During September | Enrolment |
| Period | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Mid September to late November | Pre-registration is done through the International Relations Office |
| From November to December | Resolutions notified |
| During February | Enrolment |
Documentation
You will need to collect and scan the following mandatory documentation to attach to the online application:
- For European Students an ID copy
- For non-European Students a passport copy
- Transcript of records
- Health Insurance (must be presented in the arrival at the UAB)
- C1 level English certificate (except native speakers)
