Smart Cities

Smart and Sustainable Cities

The Smart Cities International Track aims to give a multidisciplinary overview on smart city management by combining data analysis, urban planning and innovation.

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. 

Smart Cities' Courses
Courses Credits Guides
Data Science 6ECTS Study guide

Models of Urban Innovation and Citizenship Science

6ECTS Study guide

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 (2nd semester) 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
Theory of Democracy 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. 

Timetable

Please bear in mind that for the INTERNSHIP there is not pre-established schedule as it must be agreed with your supervisor. 

Requirements 

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. 

Enrolment Information 

Academic Information and Coordination: 

For admission Process: 

Mobility and Exchange Unit at the International Relations Office: international.tracks@uab.cat. Tel:+34 93 586 8499/3155 

Admission Calendar 

Please take into account that every year the dates could have slight changes. 

 
Period Procedure
From April 11th to early June Pre-registration & enrollment is done through the International Relations Office
During the month of June Resolutions notified 

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)
  • English Language Certificate (except for native speakers)