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Master’s in Micromobility & Motorcycle Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in micromobility and motorcycle engineering. 12 modules covering L-category classification and type-approval under Regulation (EU) 168/2013, motorcycle dynamics and safety, noise and emissions, personal mobility vehicles, e-bikes, batteries, shared micromobility, product development and international markets, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Classify light vehicles according to current regulations.

02

Apply Regulation (EU) 168/2013 to the type-approval of L-category vehicles.

03

Analyse motorcycle dynamics and safety.

04

Certify personal mobility vehicles and electric bicycles.

05

Manage battery safety in light vehicles.

06

Evaluate shared micromobility services.

07

Plan the launch of light vehicles in several markets.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Light vehicle type-approval engineers.
  • Motorcycle development engineers.
  • Personal mobility vehicle specialists.
  • Micromobility fleet managers.
  • Product certification technicians.
  • Urban mobility consultants.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (L-category vehicles)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 (functional safety)
  • Royal Decree 970/2020 (personal mobility vehicles, Spain)
  • EN 17128:2020 (light personal transport vehicles)
  • EN 15194:2017 (electrically power-assisted cycles)
  • UN R78 (motorcycle braking)
  • UN R41 (motorcycle noise)
  • EN 50604-1:2016 (batteries for light vehicles)
  • BikeSim
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • SolidWorks
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Categories L1e to L7e
  2. 1.2Mopeds and motorcycles
  3. 1.3Tricycles and quadricycles
  4. 1.4Pedal-assisted bicycles
  5. 1.5Personal mobility vehicles
  6. 1.6Electric scooters for urban use
  7. 1.7Self-balancing vehicles and unicycles
  8. 1.8Classification in other regions
  9. 1.9Market trends
  10. 1.10Case study: classifying ten light vehicles
  1. 2.1Regulation (EU) 168/2013
  2. 2.2Delegated regulation on functional safety
  3. 2.3Delegated regulation on vehicle construction
  4. 2.4Regulation on environmental requirements
  5. 2.5Euro 5+ emissions
  6. 2.6OBD II on-board diagnostics
  7. 2.7Environmental durability requirements
  8. 2.8Conformity of production
  9. 2.9End-of-series provisions
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: requirements matrix for an electric motorcycle
  1. 3.1Steering geometry
  2. 3.2Stability and oscillation modes
  3. 3.3Wobble and weave
  4. 3.4Tyres and grip
  5. 3.5Load transfer
  6. 3.6Suspension and damping
  7. 3.7Cornering and lean angle
  8. 3.8Braking and ABS
  9. 3.9Multibody simulation of the motorcycle
  10. 3.10Lab: stability simulation with BikeSim
  1. 4.1Braking to UN R78
  2. 4.2ABS and combined braking
  3. 4.3Traction control
  4. 4.4Airbags for motorcyclists
  5. 4.5Lighting to UN R53
  6. 4.6Helmets to UN R22.06
  7. 4.7Protective equipment
  8. 4.8C2X communication systems
  9. 4.9Rider safety assessment
  10. 4.10Case study: analysis of motorcycle accidents
  1. 5.1Noise to UN R41
  2. 5.2Type-approved exhaust systems
  3. 5.3Evaporative emissions
  4. 5.4WMTC test cycle
  5. 5.5Crankcase emissions
  6. 5.6Electric motorcycles and noise
  7. 5.7Market surveillance of exhausts
  8. 5.8Illegal exhaust modifications
  9. 5.9Periodic technical inspection of motorcycles
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: noise and emissions test plan
  1. 6.1Royal Decree 970/2020
  2. 6.2PMV characteristics manual
  3. 6.3PMV certification
  4. 6.4EN 17128 standard
  5. 6.5Speed and power limits
  6. 6.6Braking and lighting requirements
  7. 6.7Marking and labelling
  8. 6.8Municipal traffic bylaws
  9. 6.9Liability and insurance
  10. 6.10Workshop: certification file for an e-scooter
  1. 7.1EN 15194 standard
  2. 7.2Machinery Directive and bicycles
  3. 7.3Electric assistance systems
  4. 7.4Battery safety
  5. 7.5Cargo bikes
  6. 7.6L1e speed pedelecs
  7. 7.7Frame and fork testing
  8. 7.8Electromagnetic compatibility of the system
  9. 7.9Product labelling
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: EN 15194 test plan
  1. 8.1Lithium batteries in light vehicles
  2. 8.2EN 50604-1 standard
  3. 8.3EU Batteries Regulation
  4. 8.4Fires in e-scooters and e-bikes
  5. 8.5Chargers and their certification
  6. 8.6Battery transport
  7. 8.7Storage in buildings
  8. 8.8Recycling and producer responsibility
  9. 8.9Risk prevention
  10. 8.10Case study: investigation of a battery fire
  1. 9.1Rental business models
  2. 9.2Municipal operating licences
  3. 9.3Fleet management
  4. 9.4Data and the MDS standard
  5. 9.5Parking and public space
  6. 9.6Urban road safety
  7. 9.7Maintenance and service life
  8. 9.8Environmental footprint of the service
  9. 9.9Relationship with public transport
  10. 9.10Workshop: proposal for a municipal tender specification
  1. 10.1Product requirements
  2. 10.2Frame design
  3. 10.3Electric motor selection
  4. 10.4Braking system
  5. 10.5Ergonomics and rider position
  6. 10.6Connectivity and mobile apps
  7. 10.7Validation and durability
  8. 10.8Production and suppliers
  9. 10.9Product and manufacturing costs
  10. 10.10Lab: structural analysis of a frame
  1. 11.1Requirements in the United States
  2. 11.2CPSC and e-bikes
  3. 11.3Standards in China
  4. 11.4South-East Asian markets
  5. 11.5India and two-wheelers
  6. 11.6Requirements in Latin America
  7. 11.7Imports from Asia
  8. 11.8Multi-market certification strategy
  9. 11.9Market surveillance
  10. 11.10Case study: launching an electric scooter in three markets
  1. 12.1Vehicle selection
  2. 12.2Classification and requirements
  3. 12.3Technical design of the vehicle
  4. 12.4Braking, noise and battery testing
  5. 12.5Type-approval file
  6. 12.6Safety analysis
  7. 12.7Market analysis
  8. 12.8Launch plan
  9. 12.9Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Mechanical and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: drawing up the requirements matrix of an electric motorcycle, certifying an e-scooter under Royal Decree 970/2020 and planning the tests of a pedal-assisted bicycle. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014, Royal Decree 970/2020, EN 17128:2020, EN 15194:2017, UN R78, UN R41, EN 50604-1:2016.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 and Royal Decree 970/2020 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Mechanical and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete light vehicle project, from classification and technical design to type-approval file and launch plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Requirements matrix
Build the type-approval requirements matrix for an electric motorcycle.
Stability simulation
Simulate motorcycle stability with BikeSim.
PMV certification file
Prepare the certification file for an e-scooter.
E-bike test plan
Plan EN 15194 testing and the structural analysis of a frame.
Master's Thesis
Develop a light vehicle from classification to type-approval and launch, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Light vehicle type-approval engineerMotorcycle development engineerPersonal mobility vehicle specialistMicromobility fleet managerProduct certification technicianUrban mobility consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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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 BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Mechanical and SolidWorks, 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 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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