International Summer School in Industrial Engineering for Advanced Automotive – 2026 Edition

There are still places available for the International Summer School in Industrial Engineering for Advanced Automotive, an intensive two-week programme held in Bologna, Italy.

The Summer School is aimed at master’s students and graduates in engineering disciplines, particularly those interested in advanced automotive engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing systems.

The programme awards 6 ECTS credits and is delivered in English. It combines academic teaching with applied learning activities, including lectures, workshops, and company-based experiences within the Motor Valley ecosystem.

Key topics include:

efficiency and optimisation of production systems
digitisation and process control in manufacturing
data-driven and smart production systems
sustainable, quality-oriented, and energy-aware processes
development and control of innovative propulsion systems and vehicles

Participants will also take part in company visits and hands-on activities, providing direct insight into leading industrial practices in the automotive sector.

📅 Duration: 17–29 August 2026
📍 Location: Bologna (Italy)
🎓 Credits: 6 ECTS
📅 Application deadline: 6 July 2026

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via the official page:
https://www.unibo.it/en/study/phd-professional-masters-specialisation-schools-and-other-programmes/summer-and-winter-schools/2026/industrial-engineering-for-advanced-automotive

The School is part of the MUSE – Motorvehicle University Skills Empowerment project, promoted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, the University of Bologna, MUNER, and Fondazione Marco Biagi, and co-funded by the Emilia Romagna Region and FSE+ 2021/2027.