Overview
The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research - Sustainable Mobility Analytics at Ghent University is a multidisciplinary program designed to equip students with advanced skills in data-driven mobility solutions. The program focuses on optimizing urban mobility and transportation systems using operations research and data analytics techniques. Students learn to tackle complex mobility challenges such as urbanization, traffic flow management, and sustainability by using smart data from modern transport systems.
This is a double degree program, where students spend each year at a different partner university, earning two master’s degrees. The curriculum includes core courses in industrial engineering, specialized subjects in mobility analytics, and elective courses, with a final master's dissertation that involves collaboration with industry or research institutions.
For more information, visit the program page.
Program structure
The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research - Sustainable Mobility Analytics at Ghent University is a double degree program. Students spend each year at a different partner university, such as TU/e Eindhoven or UPC Barcelona, and receive two degrees upon graduation. The curriculum includes general courses, specialization modules, electives, and a master’s dissertation in collaboration with industry. The program focuses on sustainable mobility solutions using data analytics and urban transport technologies.
For more details, visit the program page.
Fees and Funding
The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research - Sustainable Mobility Analytics at Ghent University has a fee structure based on student residency:
- EU Citizens: €2,000 per semester.
- Non-EU Citizens: €8,000 per semester.
The program also offers EIT Urban Mobility scholarships, which include fee waivers and monthly stipends. These scholarships are merit-based and are designed to support students throughout the two-year program.
The scholarship evaluation is based on:
- The relevance of your previous degree.
- Academic excellence.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative potential.
For more information on fees and funding opportunities, visit the EIT Urban Mobility Master School or Ghent University's tuition fee page
Scholarship Guidance
The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (Sustainable Mobility Analytics) offers scholarships through the EIT Urban Mobility Master School. These merit-based scholarships provide partial tuition fee waivers and monthly stipends. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, entrepreneurial potential, and relevance of the applicant's previous degree. There's no separate scholarship application; students express interest during the program application process.
For more details, visit the EIT Urban Mobility Master School page
EIT Urban Mobility
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research - Sustainable Mobility Analytics include:
- Academic Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- GRE Scores: Required, particularly the Quantitative Reasoning section.
- English Proficiency: CEFR level B2 or equivalent through tests like TOEFL or IELTS.
- Double Application: Submit two applications — one via Ghent University and another via the EIT Urban Mobility Master School.
Application Procedure
The programme welcomes candidates who have a solid foundation in analytical problem solving with an eye for detail, as demonstrated by a bachelor’s degree of minimum 180 ECTS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.
The MSc in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, main subject Sustainable Mobility Analytics is accessible only to students taking a double degree between this programme and another master's programme of a partner university within the context of the MSc in Smart Mobility Data Science and Analysis double degree programme of the EIT Urban Mobility. Students applying for this double degree programme must submit, in parallel, two applications for admission:
- application for admission to the master's programme Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Main Subject: Sustainable Mobility Analytics at Ghent University Online Application Platform.
- application for admission to the MSc in Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics double degree programme (and possibly also for an EIT scholarship) on the EIT Urban Mobility Master School Office admission portal.
Only students accepted for both applications, will receive a letter of admission for this track.
Please note that, apart from the double degree in itself, different conditions apply as to participation cost, language requirements, study progress monitoring…).
