Joint Master’s Degree in Sustainable Automotive Engineering The skills and knowledge to design tomorrow’s vehicles Programme developed by a consortium of 4 European universities in Belgium, the United Kingdom, France and Spain Starting September 2016

This Master programme will cover different aspects of electric and hybrid electric powertrains, combustion engines, emission standards, fuel cell technology, energy storage in batteries, supercapacitors and flywheels, and the smart grid. Innovative technology will be taught at component and at system levels, using simulation tools to solve advanced engineering problems. There will be courses on control and calibration, vehicle modelling, vehicle dynamics, lightweight structures, new sustainable materials and recycling, electro-mobility and intelligent transportation systems. Students will develop soft skills such as intercultural communication, entrepreneurship and management techniques. In the second year of the programme, students will spend 6 months on an industrial internship and undertake research for their final Master’s thesis. All classes will be taught in English. Opportunities to study the language of each country where the programme is taught will be available. Automotive companies face the challenge of adapting to a changing world. Fossil fuels are running out, CO 2 emissions must be reduced, exhaust gases must be cleaner. It is essential to develop alternative and renewable energy sources for the future. The impact of human mobility and the transport industry on the World’s ecosystems and on climate change should be minimised, especially in the emerging and very large Asian markets. Year 1 of the degree will be spent at 3 different universities. During the first term, students will take 21 credits of Automotive core courses at the University of Antwerp. For the second term they switch to Loughborough University where they will complete another 21 core credits. In the third term, students will specialise for 18 credits either at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain or at the University of Bordeaux in France. Year 2 of the Master is spent in work placement and research for the final thesis. Both the 6-month internship (30 credits) and the 6- month thesis (30 credits) may be carried out in a company, in one of the Universities of the partnership, in a research centre, or in another approved university or organisation. Our associate partners are leading actors in the automotive field and students will be participating in exciting and innovative projects. Programme Introduction

Fu rther details on the content of the study programme can be found on the website at : Joint Master’s Degree in Sustainable Automotive Engineering Course organisation 1 st term University of Antwerp 21 credits of automotive core courses 2 nd term Loughborough University 21 credits of automotive core courses 3 rd term University of Deusto 18 credits specialisation in ICT, human comfort and lightweight materials University of Bordeaux 18 credits specialisation in electric and hybrid vehicles and transport systems Programme Year 1 Core courses at University of Antwerp · Engine technologies and green fuels · Vehicle dynamics · Electric power systems in EV and HEV · Entrepreneurship and Communication Core courses at Loughborough University · Powertrain calibration optimization · Sustainable vehicle powertrains Specialisation either at University of Deusto · In-vehicle intelligent transportation systems · Vibroacoustic comfort in electric vehicles · Lightweight structures or at University of Bordeaux · Design of EV/HEV powertrain · Electro-mobility · Simulation of electric & hybrid vehicles Programme Year 2 6-month industrial internship 6-month research thesis Term 1 Sep-Dec 2016 Term 2 Jan-Mar 2017 Term 3 Apr-Jul 2017 or

Relevant Bachelor’s degree from an approved university giving immediate access to a Master’s degree in the home country; e.g., automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics/ICT with specialisation in automotive engineering, electronics and automation, industrial technology, industrial engineering, electrical engineering industrial electromechanical engineering. Admission requirements For more information or to apply to the Joint Master’s go to: or contact Admission fee per year EU-students: 4500€ Non-EU students: 9000€ Important dates 1 September 2015 Application procedure opens 30 April 2016 Deadline for applications 1 – 15 May 2016 Selection process 31 May 2016 Candidates informed The Joint Master’s Degree in Sustainable Automotive Engineering is supported by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission