120 ECTS • English programme • On-campus (2 years) or by distance learning (3 years)
Holders of an academic bachelor degree in transportation sciences, economics, geography, urban planning, etc. who wish to obtain more in-depth knowledge of and a master's degree in Transportation Sciences.
A modern and international transport system is important for moving people and goods in a local, regional and international context. Transportation is inherently connected to economic growth and the environment but also to urban liveability and health. A continuous increase in traffic volumes for passenger transport and freight forwarding transport, leads to major challenges concerning land use, impact on urban areas, traffic safety issues, traffic flow, atmospheric pollution and travel behaviour.
Since transportation is so multi-faceted, the master of Transportation Sciences at Hasselt University has a multi-disciplinary take on transportation including psychological, social, urban, environmental and infrastructural aspects. Students approach the current and future transportation challenges from different angles, integrating knowledge and skills from different domains.
In the first semester students from different complementary backgrounds (e.g. Engineering, Social Sciences, Urban Planning) are introduced to fundamental concepts in behaviour, infrastructure, policy, technological advances and transportation modelling. In parallel and together with fellow students you immediately apply what you learn to the case of an international mega-city such as Jakarta, Lima, Dar Es Salaam or Ho Chi Minh City.
The second semester is focused on research skills and specialisation with a choice between Traffic Safety or Transport Policy and Planning. At the core of the second master year are an intensive 10-week internship and the master thesis, with the option to spend an entire semester abroad for data collection and gaining work experience.
Since transportation is a cross-border field, it is also important to focus on international aspects of this domain. As a Master in Transportation Sciences we offer you an opportunity to regularly interact with international experts in their field. You can also exchange views and experiences with fellow students from all over the world.
All students will receive a solid foundation on transportation fundamentals in the first semester.
In addition, you can focus your studies by choosing one of 2 specializations:
2222 In depth crash investigation - 6 ECTS
3653 Road safety in the South - 6 ECTS
4204 Road Safety Audit - 6 ECTS
4206 Transport Organisation - 6 ECTS
4205 Strategic Transportation Planning - 12 ECTS
The Admission Board will consider all applications individually. The standard requirements set by Hasselt University are applicable to all applicants of the Master of Transportation Sciences.
All applicants should hold at least a university degree or a diploma of higher education equivalent to a (academic) bachelor’s degree.
If you have a professional bachelor’s degree, you will have to do a link programme of max. 45 ECTS. The link programme is available for Dutch-speaking students only.
Sufficient knowledge of English is required and is to be certified by one of the below mentioned tests. Native speakers or holders of a degree, obtained in the English language are exempt from these tests:
Candidates with a Belgian, Dutch or German diploma of higher academic education do not have to take an English language test.
Note that a letter of motivation is compulsory in the application file. Apart from previously obtained degrees and grades and the level of English proficiency, the motivation for choosing to study the master of transportation sciences is also taken into consideration by the exam board when deciding on whether or not an applicant can be admitted to the programme.
A complete application consists of the following two parts:
If you have any questions related to the administrative side of the application procedure, send an email to: admissionformaster@uhasselt.be
You'll have to pay an annual tuition fee which has a fixed part and a variable part per ECTS credit. For 2022-2023, the fixed part equals EUR 253.60. The variable part per ECTS credit is EUR 12.10.
Full time students, taking up 60 ECTS credits therefore have to pay a fee of EUR 979.60.
The tuition fee can vary slightly each year. For the latest tuition fee, we refer you to the tuition fee webpage
The Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR-UOS) offers 10 scholarships for our Master’s programme "Master of Transportation Sciences - Traffic Safety"
More information about the ICP Connect master programme can be found here.
Master Mind scholarship is a scholarship programme by the Flemish Government (for outstanding students only).
The programme aims to promote the internationalization of the Flemish Higher Education.
Check if you are eligible for a Master Minds scholarship
Transportation is a dynamic field and career opportunities are on the rise worldwide in the private and public sector including government agencies, road and transport authorities, transport operators, and local and international consulting agencies. Our alumni are typically employed as senior transportation planning professionals, public transport managers, traffic safety consultants or to research new transportation systems and technology. Are you looking for an exciting job, offering many career opportunities, then a master’s degree in Transportation Sciences is the right choice for you!
Hasselt University uses the Jobteaser Career Center platform to publish vacancies for internal and external (student)jobs.
Register with your student email address to gain access to this exclusive platform. Once your profile is complete, you can apply directly to the vacancies you are interested in.
Students of the Master of Transportation Sciences can search for suitable vacancies by selecting "school voor mobiliteitswetenschappen" in the filter "tag", and choosing "English" in the language filter.
More information and a complete manual can be found in your student file. All legal information can be found via the Jobteaser website.
Alumni in Transportation Sciences can access the Jobteaser platform via the alumni database. You can search for suitable vacancies by selecting "school voor mobiliteitswetenschappen" at the filter "tag" and "English" in the language filter.
Companies or organizations that have a suitable vacancy for our students or alumni can pass on this vacancy to nadine.smeyers@uhasselt.be or share it themselves on the Jobteaser platform:
You can also publish student jobs, in addition to regular vacancies.
When logging in, you will find more information about the functionalities and advantages of using Jobteaser.
Professionals in the field of transportation and/or road safety who have an academic bachelor's degree (in the domain of transportation sciences, economics, geography, urban planning, etc) who wish to combine work and study to gain more in-depth knowledge of and a master's degree in transportation sciences.
The Master of Transportation Sciences by distance learning is made-to-measure for professionals who want to gain more knowledge about various aspects of transportation. The programme is organized by distance. The course material is made available online through an e-learning platform, including video footage of recorded classes. In addition, you will have access to thousands of e-books, online journals and other resources via our online university library to help you with your studies. Per course unit, at least 1 interactive Question and Answer session is organized approximately halfway through each semester where you can meet the lecturer and fellow students online. Exams are also organized online with online proctoring, to remove the need to travel to an exam venue, thereby reducing the carbon footprint.
The master programme by distance learning can be completed at your own pace from home or any place with access to the internet, in combination with work and/or family life. By its nature, distance learning gives you the flexibility to fit your study time around your professional and personal commitments. The model study track takes 3 years, including the internship and masters' thesis. A full semester is dedicated to doing an internship. The internship can be carried out at your place of employment so you will already benefit from your studies in practice while still earning your degree.
In our master programme you have two options: study full-time at Hasselt University or combine your master studies with a job in our flexible distance learning programme.
The Master of Transportation Sciences by distance learning is specifically tailored to the needs of practitioners who want to earn a specialised qualification and broaden their knowledge and work experience in the rapidly changing transportation field. The programme has a pronounced international orientation. Students from all over the world join this programme and the exchange of experience and knowledge between the international student group brings added value to the course.
The Master of Transportation Sciences is also available as a distance learning (DL) programme.
This allows you to study from home, your workplace or anywhere else with internet access.
SEMESTER 1 - FALL 2022 | |
4324 Behavioural Interventions_DL | 4 ECTS |
4326 Transport Infrastructure_DL | 4 ECTS |
4327 Transport Modelling_DL | 4 ECTS |
4328 Sustainable Transportation Policy_DL | 4 ECTS |
4329 Intelligent Solutions in Transportation_DL | 4 ECTS |
SEMESTER 2 - SPRING 2023 | |
4330 Integrated Transportation Case_DL | 10 ECTS |
4334 Transport Organisation_DL | 6 ECTS |
SEMESTER 3 - FALL 2023 | |
3151 In-Depth Crash Investigation_DL | 6 ECTS |
4332 Strategic Transportation Planning_DL | 12 ECTS |
SEMESTER 4 - SPRING 2024 | |
4322 Transport Innovation Challenge | 6 ECTS |
4333 Road Safety in the South_DL | 6 ECTS |
3154 Strategic Project Analysis_DL | 6 ECTS |
SEMESTER 5 - FALL 2024 | |
3157 Internship_DL | 18 ECTS |
4461 Research Design_DL | 6 ECTS |
SEMESTER 6 - SPRING 2025 | |
4593 Master thesis | 24 ECTS |
The Admission Board will consider all applications individually. The standard requirements set by Hasselt University are applicable to all applicants of the Master of Transportation Sciences.
All applicants should hold at least a university degree or a diploma of higher education equivalent to a (academic) bachelor’s degree.
If you have a professional bachelor’s degree, you will have to do a link programme of max. 45 ECTS before you can start with our master by distance learning. The link programme is available for Dutch-speaking students only.
Sufficient knowledge of English is required and is to be certified by one of the below mentioned tests. Native speakers or holders of a degree, obtained in the English language are exempt from these tests:
Candidates with a Belgian, Dutch or German diploma of higher academic education do not have to take an English language test.
Note that a letter of motivation is compulsory in the application file. Apart from previously obtained degrees and grades and the level of English proficiency, the motivation for choosing to study the master of transportation sciences by distance learning is also taken into consideration by the exam board when deciding on whether or not an applicant can be admitted to the programme.
The Master of Transportation Sciences by distance learning is only possible for applicants who wish to combine work and study. Therefore, applicants need to submit one of the below documents, proving their employment status, by email to nadine.smeyers@uhasselt.be before 1st September of the intake year:
This proof can consist of a signed attestation of your work status by your organisation's CEO or Human Resources department or a copy of your pay cheque mentioning the number of hours/month you are employed in the organisation.
The statute of 'working student' is not applicable to students working their way through college (e.g. weekend work), students in postgraduate courses and Ph.D. students.
If you are not currently employed or seeking employment, we refer you to the regular on-campus master programme in Transportation Sciences. For more information on the regular master programme, please click on the following link: Master of Transportation Sciences
A complete application consists of the following two parts:
If you have any questions related to the administrative side of the application procedure, send an email to: admissionformaster@uhasselt.be
You'll have to pay an annual tuition fee which has a fixed part and a variable part per ECTS credit. For 2022-2023, the fixed part equals EUR 253.60. The variable part per ECTS credit is EUR 12.10.
Part-time distance learning students, taking up approx. 36 ECTS credits per year therefore have to pay a fee of EUR 689.20.
The tuition fee can vary slightly each year. For the latest tuition fee, we refer you to the tuition fee webpage
Applicants from developing countries who hold an academic bachelor's degree in a related domain who meet the scholarship and academic conditions of admission and who wish to gain more in-depth knowledge of and a master's degree in transportation sciences.
The ICP "Master of Transportation Sciences - Road Safety in Low & Middle Income Countries" is a 2-year multidisciplinary master programme with a unique focus and approach to Road Safety in Developing Countries. The programme is supported by VLIR UOS and has 10 scholarships available each year.
Students are trained to identify transportation and road safety issues in order to create innovative solutions by using an integrative approach based on three pillars: the individual (dealing with the human behaviour in traffic and how to influence it e.g. intentional and unintentional riskful behaviour such as drunk driving or cognitive impairments), the environment (e.g. creating self-explaining roads and infrastructure that minimizes crash impact) and the society (e.g. societal norms and translation into policy and enforcement measures). Road safety in this programme is approached as a cross-border field, incorporating elements of psychology, economy, urban planning, environmental studies, engineering and more.
The scholarships are funded by VLIR-UOS. Each year 10 (two-year) scholarships are allocated to the 10 top-ranked applications.
The ICP scholarship students follow a specific track within our Master of Transportation Sciences with a focus on Traffic Safety in Low & Middle Income Countries. Cases will be tailored to their needs and input. Master thesis and internship are also related to a topic relevant to the South and the future careers of the graduates.
COURSES | ECTS | |
SEMESTER 1 | 4195 Behavioural Interventions | 4 |
4196 Transport Infrastructure | 4 | |
4202 Research Design | 4 | |
4198 Sustainable Transportation Policy | 4 | |
4200 Intelligent Solutions in Transportation | 4 | |
4201 Integrated Transportation Case | 10 | |
YEAR COURSE | 4203 Research Portfolio | 6 |
SEMESTER 2 | 4197 Transport Modelling | 6 |
4204 Road Safety Audit | 6 | |
3653 Road Safety in the South | 6 | |
2222 In Depth Crash Investigation | 6 | |
SEMESTER 3 | semester in student's home country | |
3031 Internship | 18 | |
4323 Master thesis | 12 | |
SEMESTER 4 | 3160 Strategic Project Analysis | 6 |
4322 Transport Innovation Challenge | 6 | |
Elective Course | 6 | |
4323 Master thesis | 12 |
Sufficient knowledge of English is required and is to be certified by one of the below mentioned tests. Native speakers or holders of a degree, obtained in the English language are exempt from these tests:
You can only apply for a scholarship if you meet all VLIR-UOS scholarship criteria:
Within the ICP Connect framework, scholars are seen as potential agents of change that may contribute to societal change in their home country (or region) after completing their studies. Scholars are selected following an objective evaluation of their scholarship applications based on the following criteria:
Costs covered by the scholarship: VLIR-UOS scholarships cover tuition fee, travel costs, insurance and livelihood (board and lodging). We only provide scholarships for the full duration of the master programme (24months). It is not possible to apply for a partial scholarship.
Scholarship amounts can change in line with decisions of the funding government. The detailed amounts for academic year 2022-2023 are not yet available. Keep an eye on the VLIR-UOS website for updates.
A complete application consists of the following two parts:
If you have any questions related to the administrative side of the application procedure, send an email to: admissionformaster@uhasselt.be
Only complete and admissible applications that reach us before the application deadline will be taken into consideration. A ranking will be made. The top 10 applicants will receive a scholarship. There will also be a waiting list of eligible candidates who ranked between 10 to max. 20.
Applicants who have been granted a scholarship will be informed by VLIR-UOS via email between the end of May and mid-June 2022. Applicants who have not been granted a scholarship will be informed by Hasselt University in the same time frame.
Applicants who are not granted a scholarship, but are academically admissible, will be given the opportunity to be admitted to the non-scholarship master in Transportation Sciences.
The ICP programme is sponsored by VLIR-UOS (Flemish Interuniversities Council University Development Co-operation) and DGD (Directorate-general Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid)
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Up to now, our students come from 75 different countries all over the world. We are happy to welcome all new students, but especially those who can increase this number!
Students from all over the world come to Hasselt to study the Master of Transportation Sciences.
Hasselt is known for its hospitality, making international students feel right at home.
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From September 2022 onwards, most of the lectures will take place in the premises of the Faculty of Law on Hasselt campus. Certain project-based educational activities will take place in the so-called White Barracks of the Refugehuis, Maastrichterstraat 100 in Hasselt city centre. A limited number of courses from the bachelor's programme and a number of elective courses, which are organized by other faculties, continue to take place at Diepenbeek campus. In the course schedule, we will take into account the necessary travel time in case moving between campuses on the same day is required.
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