School of Engineering

Bachelor's degree Mobility Science

Electrification, automation and connectivity are transforming mobility and logistics. In the Mobility Science degree programme, unique in Switzerland, you will analyse mobility data and develop integrated solutions for complex, sustainable transport systems.

Good reasons to study Mobility Science

With a Bachelor’s degree in Mobility Science, you can:

"Through the programme, you are trained to become a generalist, which enables you to tackle challenges in day-to-day operations with a holistic approach. I learned the tools for this at ZHAW."

Gregor Frei, Mobility Science Graduate, CEO of SBB Deutschland GmbH
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At a glance

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mobility Science UAS Zurich
Workload: 180 ECTS credits
Duration: 6 semesters
Study model: Full-time degree programme, Work-study Bachelor's degree programme
Modules in English: Fall semester (PDF 532 kB), Spring semester (PDF 454 kB) (for more information please visit International Office)
Start of programme: Autumn
Application deadline: 30 April
Location: Winterthur
Language of instruction: German
Tuition fee: CHF 720 per semester plus additional study costs
Consecutive degree programmes: Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), Master in European Railway Systems
Admission: Admission requirements

What you will study in Mobility Science

Transport accounts for around 30% of Switzerland’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing these emissions requires innovative solutions. The Mobility Science degree programme focuses on the sustainable development of passenger and freight transport, with the aim of achieving climate-neutral mobility by 2050. E-bikes, autonomous cars, delivery drones, self-driving trains and sharing schemes – the mobility of the future is diverse and connected. The focus is on optimising transport as an integrated system. Developing future-ready mobility solutions requires engineers who can create new concepts for public transport and freight logistics.

Specialisation

Career

Study models

The Bachelor's degree programme can be completed on either a full-time basis, with a duration of three years, or on a part-time basis, with a minimum duration of four years. A maximum employment level of 60% during the lecture period is recommended to students wishing to work while studying part-time. 

Graduates of Swiss baccalaureate schools can choose the work-study Bachelor's degree programme, which combines internships and study in a four-year model.

Students have the opportunity to spend an exchange semester at one of our partner universities during the course of their Bachelor's degree programme.

"Helping to actively shape the future of mobility in a way that is relevant to society motivated me to opt for this degree programme and still drives me today." 

Martin Grolimund, graduate in Mobility Science and execution project manager at SBB Infrastructure

Graduate portrait

Internship prior to starting the Bachelor's degree programme

In order to begin studying in the Bachelor's degree programme in Mobility Science, it is beneficial to have completed a one-year internship prior to the study programme. Holders of a Swiss baccalaureate must provide proof of professional experience lasting at least 12 months. We are happy to help students find suitable internships.

In general, we recommend the following online platforms when searching for an internship:

Students who have difficulty finding a good solution should feel free to contact us.

Professional relevance

The Bachelor's degree programme in Mobility Science is highly relevant to professional practice. From the very first semester, students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in the scope of practice-based projects. In the project and Bachelor's thesis at the end of the study programme, students work independently on current topics and questions, often in collaboration with a company.

Topics surrounding mobility are a major research area of the ZHAW School of Engineering. The lecturers in the Mobility Science study programme are also active in research and development, and the findings from their projects – generally completed together with business partners – are directly incorporated into their teaching.