MSc Engineers for Smart Cities
Knowledge for human-centered cities
Today more than half of the world’s population lives in cities
And this proportion is expected to further increase by 2050. To manage our cities effectively and sustainably has thus become essential to preserve and optimize resources and improve the well-being of citizens.
And this proportion is expected to further increase by 2050. To manage our cities effectively and sustainably has thus become essential to preserve and optimize resources and improve the well-being of citizens.
In recent years, a new concept of Smart City has emerged to tackle modern cities’ issues and make urban development more sustainable and liveable. Most cities across the world are undergoing this transformation triggered by the ongoing digital transition contributing to innovate urban infrastructures and to provide efficient services to citizens.
Understanding the Smart City
The aim of the program is to explore the interdependence of urban systems and appraise the emerging innovations and business solutions deployed in smart cities. The city of Nice, one of the world’s smartest cities, is our living lab and participants may benefit from the local university-government-industry cooperation powered by Université Côte d’Azur’s Mediterranean Institute for Risks, Environment and Sustainable Development (IMREDD).
The MSc Engineers for Smart Cities offers an advanced multidisciplinary study experience focused on Smart Cities as well as the innovations and business solutions driven by the transition towards more sustainable urban environments.
This program is designed for graduates and experienced practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds with a common interest in smart cities and innovation. Current participants have diverse academic and professional backgrounds, such as engineering, architecture and urban design, business administration and management, environmental sciences, etc.
The MSc Engineers for Smart Cities equips participants with the necessary skills for current and future jobs related to design, deployment, management, and operation of sustainable urban systems. It aims to foster professionals capable of developing, implementing and managing innovative projects around the smart city: a sustainable, connected, integrated, attractive, and liveable city.
Come and join us to create the city of the future together!
Joint degree with ECM
From the academic year 2023-2024, the MSc Engineers for Smart Cities becomes a track of the Master of Science & Technology in Complex Systems Engineering, leading to a joint degree program with École Centrale Méditeranée, a top-level Engineering School based in Marseille, France.
This collaboration is essential for expanding the study program’s scope, providing broader access to internship and job opportunities, as well as fostering academic activities in the region.
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Hands-onProject
Students engage in a 4-month real-case project related to a Smart City issue in energy, mobility, urban environment, urban design…
Study Tripto a Smart City
A unique opportunity to visualize, experience and exchange information with industry professionals in one of the world’s Smart Cities
ProfessionalDevelopment
Facilitate integration into the job market through the organization of field visits and meetings with local business leaders.
ExtracurricularActivities
Cultural and team building events are organized on a monthly basis, the first being the Welcome Weekend upon students’ arrival in Nice.
Workshops &Practical Courses
Interactions between students and professionals create ideal conditions to share expertise, practical knowledge, insights and innovative ideas around Smart City
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40 hours of French classes with Alliance Française, adapted to each student’s level
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Admission
This study program is suitable for initial and continuing education candidates with a higher education degree in relevant fields: engineering, environmental science, architecture, urban planning, geography, computer science, social science, business administration, management, or an appropriate professional experience in a smart city-relevant field.
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Study tripto a smart city
Each year students organise a study trip to another Smart City in the world. Singapore, Barcelona, Paris… What will our next destination be? It’s up to you to decide!
Activities and events
Take part in extracurricular activities such as the welcome weekend, get to work on a hands-on integrated project and earn your place in the graduation ceremony!
Continuing education
Our innovative and intellectually challenging program is tailored to also suit industry professionals and government officials seeking personal enrichment and professional development within a dynamic and supportive environment that also promotes valuable professional networks.
A modular format of the study program offers you the flexibility to fit your studies around your professional and personal commitments. Bespoke and in-house courses may also be organized to suit an organization’s needs.
Upon successful completion of one or more modules, participants are awarded a certificate from Université Côte d’Azur.
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Dr Matteo CAGLIONI
Program Director
Arianna CALZA
Curriculum and Continuing Education Coordinator
Université Côte d’Azur – IMREDD
Institut Méditerranéen du Risque, de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable
9 rue Julien Lauprêtre – Technopôle Nice Méridia
06200 Nice
Knowledge for human-centered cities