Venice is more than a unique place to study mobility. It is a living laboratory. Few places in the world offer such an extraordinary concentration of mobility systems within a single urban environment. Water, land, and air transport coexist, interact, and converge in a complex and highly integrated system. In Venice, mobility is not simply a subject to be studied: it is a reality to be experienced, observed, and understood in all its dimensions.
Building on this exceptional context, the Master's degree offers a distinctive and competitive educational experience in the Italian and international landscape. Students develop a broad and integrated understanding of transport and mobility, combining advanced technical knowledge with interdisciplinary perspectives. The programme is enriched by internships with leading companies and organisations, international study opportunities, and integrated design workshops - an educational approach that represents one of the distinctive strengths of the Iuav University of Venice.
The programme looks at mobility as a system, not as a collection of separate sectors. Transport safety, logistics, infrastructure, mobility planning, operations, technology, and design are addressed as interconnected components of a broader and increasingly complex ecosystem. This systemic perspective distinguishes the programme from more specialised degrees that approach transport from a predominantly sectoral standpoint, focusing on individual domains such as safety, logistics, or vehicle design. But the world of mobility is changing - and changing fast.
This Master's degree responds to one of the most profound transformations shaping the future of transport: the digitalisation and automation of mobility systems. Artificial intelligence, connected infrastructures, autonomous technologies, data-driven decision-making, and emerging mobility services are redefining how transport systems are planned, designed, operated, and managed.
These transformations demand a new generation of professionals. Professionals who can move beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, understand complex systems, work with advanced technologies, and anticipate the consequences of decisions in an increasingly uncertain and interconnected world.
This Master's degree is designed to educate these professionals.
The programme prepares the infrastructure and mobility manager of the future: a highly skilled professional capable of understanding, designing, implementing, managing, maintaining, and preserving complex transport systems and major infrastructure throughout their entire lifecycle.
A professional who does not simply manage today's mobility systems, but is equipped to shape the mobility systems of tomorrow. And there is perhaps no better place to begin this journey than Venice.
Ministerial degree code
LM23 Civil engineering
Qualification
Master’s Degree in Sustainable transportation and smart maritime mobility
Number of university credits
120
Duration
2 years
Coordination
Silvio Nocera
Language
English
Location
Università Iuav di Venezia
Department
Department of Design Cultures
Entry requirements
Distribution of available places
Applications for the academic year 2026/2027 are now open.
Deadline for pre-registration: 24 August 2026 (EU and equivalent applicants.
If you would like to receive updates about the course, please fill in this interest form.
University contribution
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the total university contribution is 2,806.18 euros. Tuition is the same for all degree programmes and is divided into three instalments. The total amount varies according to students’ economic conditions and academic merit. More information on tuition fee reductions.
Other charges
192,00 euros
regional tax
16,00 euros
stamp tax
Additional expenses
You may need to cover additional costs that are not included in tuition fees, such as accommodation, transport and materials. For more information see the Welcome Guide.
Scholarships
Students may access benefits through the Financial Aid Service: scholarships, tuition waivers, fee reductions based on the ISEE indicator, student loans, part-time collaborations, tutoring activities. 50% of Iuav students benefit from a reduction on the maximum tuition contribution. More information on Financial Aid benefits.
The Study prospectus defines each year how the degree programme is organised, outlines the learning paths, and provides all the information you need to manage your studies. It is the official source of information throughout your university career.
This document sets out the rules governing degree regulations and the operating criteria of degree programmes, in compliance with laws and the Statute.
The Port of Trieste is one of the main seaports in the Mediterranean and the largest Italian port in terms of freight traffic. Strategically located at the crossroads between Central and Southeastern Europe, it serves as a major international logistics hub. Thanks to its natural depth, it can accommodate large vessels and offers efficient rail and road connections.
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