Master’s in Cooperative V2X Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in cooperative V2X engineering: 12 modules covering C-ITS, ITS-G5 and C-V2X technologies, V2X messages and facilities, GeoNetworking, security and privacy, road safety applications, cooperative automated driving, infrastructure deployment, simulation and regulation, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the architecture of cooperative intelligent transport systems.
Compare ITS-G5 and C-V2X technologies in terms of performance.
Interpret standardised V2X messages and protocols.
Apply the security and privacy mechanisms of the C-ITS PKI.
Design road safety and cooperative driving applications.
Simulate and validate V2X scenarios with co-simulation tools.
Develop a complete cooperative service with its feasibility assessment.
Who it's for
- V2X systems engineers.
- Intelligent transport systems engineers.
- Connected vehicle application developers.
- Vehicle cybersecurity engineers.
- Road infrastructure integration engineers.
- Connectivity test engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ETSI EN 302 637-2 (Cooperative Awareness Basic Service (CAM))
- ETSI EN 302 637-3 (Decentralised Environmental Notification Basic Service (DENM))
- ETSI EN 302 663 (ITS-G5 access layer in the 5 GHz band)
- ETSI TS 103 097 (ITS security header and certificate formats)
- ETSI EN 302 636-4-1 (GeoNetworking media-independent functionality)
- Directive (EU) 2023/2661 (amending the Intelligent Transport Systems Directive)
- SAE J2735 (V2X communications message set dictionary)
- 3GPP TS 23.287 (architecture enhancements for 5G V2X services)
- SUMO
- Veins
- OMNeT++
- ns-3
- Wireshark
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The C-ITS concept and its stakeholders1.2ETSI ITS reference architecture1.3Day 1 and Day 1.5 use cases1.4V2V, V2I, V2P and V2N communications1.5The C-Roads platform in Europe1.6Road safety and efficiency benefits1.7Latency and reliability requirements1.8Market penetration and deployments1.9Public and private stakeholders involved1.10Case study: analysis of a C-ITS corridor
2.1IEEE 802.11p physical layer2.2EDCA medium access on control channels2.3Channels in the 5.9 GHz band2.4Decentralised congestion control2.5Evolution to IEEE 802.11bd2.6Range and performance on the road2.7Coexistence with electronic tolling2.8On-board and roadside units2.9Multi-vendor interoperability testing2.10Lab: ITS-G5 traffic capture
3.1LTE-V2X PC5 interface3.2Resource allocation modes 3 and 43.3NR-V2X in 3GPP Release 163.4Sidelink unicast and groupcast3.5Uu interface and network-based communications3.6GNSS synchronisation in sidelink3.7Performance comparison with ITS-G53.8Hybrid communication architectures3.9Commercial C-V2X chipsets and modules3.10Practical exercise: sidelink simulation with semi-persistent scheduling
4.1Cooperative Awareness Message (CAM)4.2Decentralised Environmental Notification (DENM)4.3SPaT and MAP traffic light messages4.4IVIM infrastructure messages4.5Collective perception with CPM4.6Manoeuvre coordination messages4.7ASN.1 UPER encoding4.8Local Dynamic Map (LDM)4.9Geographic relevance management4.10Workshop: decoding CAM and DENM messages
5.1ETSI GeoNetworking protocol5.2Geographic routing and area broadcast5.3BTP transport protocol5.4IPv6 over GeoNetworking5.5Positioning and time services5.6Identifier and pseudonym management5.7Priorities and quality of service5.8Multihop in urban environments5.9Protocol conformance testing5.10Practical exercise: GeoNetworking packet analysis
6.1C-ITS public key infrastructure6.2Authorisation tickets and pseudonyms6.3European CCMS certificate policy6.4ECDSA signing and real-time verification6.5Revocation and trust lists6.6Misbehaviour detection6.7Privacy and data protection6.8Hardware security modules in vehicles6.9Connected vehicle cybersecurity6.10Case study: certificate life cycle in an OBU
7.1Stationary vehicle warning7.2Intersection assistance7.3Emergency brake warning7.4Roadworks warning7.5Vulnerable road user protection7.6Emergency vehicle warning7.7Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA)7.8Traffic signal priority for public transport7.9Assessment of impact on accident rates7.10Workshop: design of a roadworks warning service
8.1Cooperative sensor perception8.2Truck platooning8.3Cooperative adaptive cruise control8.4Manoeuvre coordination at merges8.5Vehicle teleoperation8.6Integration of V2X with ADAS8.7SAE automation levels8.8Mixed traffic management8.9Communication requirements by use case8.10Practical exercise: simulation of a truck platoon
9.1Roadside units and their installation9.2Integration with traffic control centres9.3Roadside edge computing9.4Interfaces with traffic signal controllers9.5Return networks and backhaul9.6Deployment and funding models9.7RSU maintenance and supervision9.8Cross-border service interoperability9.9Digital twins of roads9.10Case study: RSU deployment on a motorway
10.1Traffic simulation with SUMO10.2Network simulation with ns-3 and OMNeT++10.3Co-simulation with Veins and Artery10.4Hardware-in-the-loop test benches10.5Test tracks and pilot corridors10.6Plugtests and interoperability10.7Network performance metrics10.8Validation of safety applications10.9Trace analysis tools10.10Lab: Veins scenario with DENM warnings
11.1ETSI, CEN, SAE and 3GPP bodies11.25.9 GHz spectrum allocation11.3European delegated regulation on C-ITS11.4Intelligent Transport Systems Directive11.5Vehicle type approval and UNECE requirements11.6Legal liability and data protection11.7SAE J2735 and J2945 standards11.8Technology neutrality and the access debate11.9Industry roadmap11.10Workshop: regulatory map of a European deployment
12.1Definition of the cooperative service12.2Requirements and use case analysis12.3Communication architecture design12.4Message and application implementation12.5Traffic scenario simulation12.6Performance and safety assessment12.7Deployment feasibility analysis12.8Conclusions on the cooperative service12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SUMO, Veins, OMNeT++, ns-3 and Wireshark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: simulation of cooperative traffic scenarios with SUMO and Veins, capture and analysis of CAM and DENM messages, and interoperability tests between on-board and roadside units. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ETSI EN 302 637-2, ETSI EN 302 637-3, ETSI EN 302 663, ETSI TS 103 097, ETSI EN 302 636-4-1, Directive (EU) 2023/2661, SAE J2735, 3GPP TS 23.287.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SUMO, Veins, OMNeT++, ns-3 and Wireshark, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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