Summer & Winter schools

Explore innovative solutions for reducing car dependency in urban regions.

The Sustainable Mobility in Car Dependent Regions Summer School offers a unique opportunity to explore the challenges of car dependency. It focuses on advancing sustainable mobility in urban regions through real-world learning and collaboration.

Taking place from 4 to 12 September 2025 in Bari, Italy, the programme brings together academic researchers, industry experts, and public sector stakeholders. Topics covered include active travel, electric mobility, shared transport systems, and innovative urban logistics.

Participants follow tailored tracks designed for both undergraduate students and professionals. The programme includes targeted learning and collaborative teamwork based on real-world business cases.

Participants engage in lectures, panel discussions, and group projects. The summer school concludes with team presentations to a jury, offering feedback and career development support.

Partners involved: University of Ghent and Politecnico de Bari.

Co-create liveable, green, and connected cities through innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Smart Cities Summer School empowers students and professionals to design smart, sustainable mobility solutions through innovation and entrepreneurship. Hosted in Tartu (Estonia) and Riga (Latvia), this immersive programme bridges the knowledge gap, supports hands-on problem-solving, and fosters a spirit of collaboration.

Participants engage in challenge-based learning while exploring emerging trends in smart mobility and connected urban systems. Backed by EIT Urban Mobility, the summer school nurtures future-oriented thinking and strengthens international academic partnerships.

This summer school welcomes international participants. They will be joined by students from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, creating a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Partners involved: Riga Technical University, University of Tartu, Kimitisik B.V.

Address urban mobility challenges through innovation and hands-on learning.

The Budapest Urban Mobility Summer School addresses the growing need for sustainable solutions to urban transport challenges. These include congestion, pollution, and public space management. Through challenge-based learning, participants collaborate with industry experts and mentors to co-create impactful, real-world ideas.

The summer school brings together students from diverse academic backgrounds. It fosters innovation, teamwork, and entrepreneurship with a focus on building healthier, more liveable cities.

Partners involved: Kimitisik B.V.

Reimagine urban streetscapes for greener, more liveable cities.

Remaking the Street is a master-level Summer School focused on transforming urban streetscapes to enhance livability and sustainability. Participants explore innovative approaches to redesigning streets, addressing challenges like reducing car dependency, increasing green spaces, and improving pedestrian and cyclist access. Through hands-on projects, they apply entrepreneurial principles to create people-centered solutions that bring vitality and resilience to Europe’s urban streets.

This summer school welcomes international participants. They will be joined by students from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, creating a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Partners involved: Technical University of Munich, Humankind.

Build resilient urban futures through hands-on learning and collaboration.

The Resilient Cities Summer School immerses participants in practical approaches to urban resilience across two vibrant European cities: Bratislava (Slovakia) and Ljubljana (Slovenia). This two-location programme explores key topics including health-focused urban design, sustainable transport, and autonomous mobility solutions.

Through expert-led sessions, collaborative workshops, and project-based learning, participants tackle real-life urban challenges. They co-develop innovative strategies aimed at enhancing the resilience of European cities and improving quality of life.

This summer school welcomes international participants. They will be joined by students from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, creating a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Partners involved: Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, University of Ljubljana, Kimitisik B.V.

Accelerate your e-mobility skills with hands-on learning in EV innovation.

The ChargeUp Summer School is an intensive 5-day programme focused on bridging the knowledge gap in e-mobility. Hosted in Šibenik, Croatia, it empowers future urban mobility professionals with key skills in EV-related technologies, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Through challenge-based learning, expert-led sessions, and study trips, participants engage directly with emerging trends in electric mobility. The summer school brings together academia, industry experts, and public sector leaders to explore sustainable transport solutions.

Partners involved: University of Zagreb – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA).

Tackle smart urban mobility challenges through innovation and entrepreneurship.

The CityMinds Summer School is a 5-day training programme designed to equip students with an entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking in smart urban mobility. This immersive programme combines real-world mobility challenges, innovative learning methods, and hands-on workshops. Together, these elements help participants develop disruptive solutions for sustainable cities.

Participants benefit from expert mentorship, networking opportunities, and a ‘from concept to market’ approach. The programme is free of charge for eligible students from RIS countries. It covers travel, accommodation, and per diem costs to ensure accessibility.

Partners involved: Hellenic Institute of Transport (CERTH/HIT), The Laboratory of Statistics and Quantitative Analysis Methods – Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LASCM).

Design mobility solutions that promote healthy ageing and urban inclusion.

The Urban Mobility and Healthy Ageing Summer School equips students with the skills to design inclusive, age-friendly mobility systems. Hosted in Lisbon (Portugal) and Barcelona (Spain), the programme explores how cities can support independence and reduce mobility decline for older adults.

Participants will explore key topics such as intrinsic capacity, accessibility, and health-oriented urban design. The summer school begins with an entry phase focused on the fundamentals of ageing and mobility. It continues with an exit school, where students develop innovative, real-world solutions through mentorship.

This summer school welcomes international participants. They will be joined by students from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, creating a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Partners involved: University of Lisbon, Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Drive innovation in sustainable urban mobility through entrepreneurship.

The Innov4Mobility Winter School is a one-week immersive programme focused on solving urban mobility challenges through entrepreneurial innovation. Hosted in Aveiro, Portugal, it brings together students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to co-create sustainable transport solutions.

Participants collaborate with city representatives, startups, and mobility experts. The programme encourages practical experimentation and cross-sector exchange to support real-world impact in urban mobility.

Partners involved: BGI Sustainable Ventures and Technische Universität Berlin.

Empower future mobility leaders through innovation, tech, and collaboration.

The EXCEL Winter School is a bachelor-level programme focused on sustainable urban mobility. Delivered online and face-to-face in Gozo, Malta, it enables students to explore entrepreneurship, innovation, and emerging mobility technologies.

Participants engage with local ecosystems and collaborate with industry leaders to develop real-world solutions. The programme supports skill-building and creative problem-solving in future mobility careers.

Partners involved: Cleantech Bulgaria, The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), and Project Aegle Foundation.

Co-design accessible, equitable mobility systems through inclusive innovation.

The Inclusive Mobility Summer School is a master-level programme focused on inclusive urban mobility. Hosted in Ghent (Belgium) and Rennes (France), it offers a transformative learning journey exploring accessibility and equity in transport systems.

Participants dive into real-world challenges ranging from physical accessibility to affordability. Through entrepreneurial thinking and hands-on methods, they co-create sustainable solutions that respond to the mobility needs of diverse urban populations.

Partners involved: Ghent University and University of Rennes1.

Empower changemakers to solve urban mobility challenges through innovation.

The Urban Innovators Academy Cyprus is a challenge-based training programme designed to empower changemakers working in urban mobility. Hosted in Cyprus, it brings together students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to explore sustainable mobility solutions.

Participants engage in hands-on activities to tackle real-world challenges in collaboration with mentors and experts. The programme promotes entrepreneurial thinking, systems innovation, and cross-sector collaboration for more liveable urban futures.

Partners involved: CyprusInno (SocialTech Lab) and Kimitisik B.V.