Future Cities: Dream it, build it, live it!

General description

Do you want to change the way we live today? Are you dreaming about a perfect city, with clean air, ideal transportation, intelligent buildings, energy independent...

Huuuuum, sounds pretty cool right? If you ever had this dream, come to Aveiro, build it and live it with us!

Unleash your futuristic ideas and let them be powered by the awesome flavours of Portugal and enjoy our sunny and beautiful beaches.

Explore Aveiro in a sustainable way riding our famous bikes or in a Moliceiro, feel the wind in your hair and finish the day with awesome surprises!

Academic information

Fields of activity:

Architectural Engineering , Architecture , Automotive Engineering , Biological/Biotechnical/Gene Engineering , Biology , Chemistry/Chemical Technology , Civil Engineering , Computer Science/Automatic Control/Informatics , Electronic/Electrotechnical Engineering , Environmental Engineering , Industrial Engineering , Materials Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Power Engineering , Telecommunications/Electronics , Territory Engineering , Transport Engineering

Content and topics:

You will attend lectures and do some practical work related to how to build an ecological, creative and innovative city concerning all the fields of activity mentioned before.

Learning goals and objectives:

To give a great overview of what will be the cities in the future. Theoretical lectures will be enriched with company visits and practical work.

Examination type:

Written exam/presentation/Case Study.

ECTS credits issued:

1.5

Information for applicants

Selection criteria:

Motivation letter will be the main criteria, however your great answers to our questions will also be considered. We will take into account the gender balance and the country diversity.

Practical arrangements

All of the following are covered by the event fee:

Lodging:

University dorms.

Meals:

3 meals per day at least one of them hot.

Transportation:

Transportation will be guaranteed by bus or Vans.