Smart Cities Development Programs

The term “smart city” is relatively new and was introduced only a decade ago.Such cities include those in the management of which various types of information technologies and methods of data collection are involved.Information and communication technologies are connected to the Internet and optimize management.This system allows you to directly monitor the infrastructure and development of the city.Examples of smart cities are Singapore, Copenhagen, Geneva and others.

Why is it relevant

In the modern world, most of the population lives in cities, and over the years there is an urbanization of the population, which means that the number of cities andtheir population will increase.Population growth leads to problems in management, ecology and energy supply, including congestion in the transport system, pollution and others.For the successful functioning of cities, specialists are needed who can develop innovations and research the urban environment.Now universities even offer narrow programs for training future workers in this field.We invite you to familiarize yourself with some of them.

Energy for Smart Cities

Energy is the science that deals with the production, conversion and use of energy.In the field of this science, the Swedish KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers a dual degree master's program Energy for Smart Cities. As part of the program, students will gain technical and business skills and learn about innovation management techniques.You can also gain practical skills while working with companies and startups that support the program (for example, ABB, EcoBam, SiarQ, Ionseed, and others).Graduates will receive a double diploma, which will indicate not only the program of the KTH University, but also one of the following:

  • International Master of Science in Electrical Engineering for Smart Gridsand Buildings, from INP: Grenoble Institute of Technology, France

  • Master of Science: Energy, from KU Leuven, Belgium

  • Master of Energy Engineering, fromUPC: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, BarcelonaTech, Spain

Students leave for 3 weeks of study at partner universities to take part in solving real cases in a team...After completing the program, graduates are involved in the design, management and operation of energy conversion systems in the context of a “smart city”, work in government, industry and conduct their own innovative business.

The university offers KTH Scholarship , which covers 2 years of tuition fees.You can also apply for the Visby Scholarship Program , which covers tuition, accommodation and insurance.

Smart Cities and Urban Analytics

University College London offers a one-year master's program Smart Cities and Urban Analytics . Here you will gain practical skills in mathematics and statistics, namely, learn how to model, program and do cartographic visualization.In addition, students will learn about demography, politics, economics and everything related to urban space management.

The program includes basic modules:

  • Geographic information systems

  • Quantitative methods

  • Smart cities: context, politics and government

  • Theory of urban systems

  • Data collection, storage and analysis

  • Urban Simulation

Tuition is £ 25,880.For the program there is a scholarship Bartlett Masters Scholarship (10,000 pounds), which is designed for international students.

Design Management: Smart City Design

The development of technology and the introduction of innovation complicates design decisions regarding the urban environment.At Macromedia University on the program Smart City Design students are taught visualization, design and planning.Their future specialty lies at the intersection of architecture, design and urban politics.Students will be able to understand major urban problems and how to deal with them.

As part of the training, youyou will analyze the problems and get answers to various questions, including:

  • How to design cities based on their needs based on innovation?

  • How can the Internet of Things and Big Data be used to develop effective solutions?

  • What needs to be changed in cities to develop urban mobility systems?

  • How to keep focus on human needs while introducing new technologies?

The university offers scholarships based on the achievements and financial situation of candidates, which give a discount of 10% to 40%.

Global Sustainable Cities

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow offers Global Sustainable Cities, which focuses on urban developmentand the problems associated with this process.Students will gain skills and knowledge through lectures, seminars and solving real cases to become leaders in developing strategies for the development of smart cities.The program is attended by academic experts, government and business representatives.Graduates are able to:

  • design urban systems

  • attract financial resources

  • involve society in urban transformationWednesday

During the training, students will have an internship and get work experience.

​​Applicants can apply for a scholarship from the UK government British Chevening Scholarships , which covers the year of study, living costs and required paperwork.The scholarship is designed for young leaders who are interested in professional development and positive changes in the world.

Smart Cities Engineering and Management

The École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris School of Engineering offers training in the French language program Smart CitiesEngineering and Management.

Its goal is to train engineers and managers who will deal with urban organization, develop integrated systemsand support innovative projects around the world, ranging from one district to an entire city.Graduates will develop interconnected urban systems that serve multiple functions: transportation systems, facilities, service delivery, and so on.

Among the scholarships are Eiffel master's grants- a scholarship from the government, which pays 1,180 euros per month, and also helps with insurance and adaptation to a new cultural environment...Scholarship Master Ile de France scholarship is calculated for a year and involves a payment of 10100 euros.When choosing scholars, attention is paid to the academic success and financial situation of the candidates.

Spatial Planning: Cities, Water and Climate Change

Redbound University in the Netherlands offers Master's program in Spatial Planning ,within which you can choose a narrow specialization.For example, Cities, Water and Climate Change.As we mentioned above, one of the criteria for evaluating smart cities is environmental friendliness.Through this specialization, students will learn how urban planning and the environment are linked, how to reduce CO2 emissions and mitigate the negative impact of cities on the environment and climate.

There are no special scholarships from the university, but you can apply for Orange Tulip Scholarship , which accepts documents from applicants from Russia.Students will pay 2060 euros per year instead of full payment of the cost.Medical insurance, visa, accommodation are paid from the scholarship.

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