SimCity : let's build the city of tomorrow !

General description

Imagine one day in the morning, your alarm rings, you wake up, you get a look from your window and you discover an amazing view of the sea, of nature all around, urban farming…..

Have you ever thought about the future of urban life in 50 years ?

What will your city look like ? Green streets, solar walls, sky gardens, rainwater cleansing ?

All those words must have already come to your mind...

Well let me tell you, you are on the right page and you’ve chosen the right course !!!

Join BEST Lyon on this incredible Spring adventure! You won't regret it!

Come and discover Lyon: the French capital of gastronomy, city of Cinema and of lights, full of outstanding French history treasures. Get ready to live a multicultural experience with our awesome organizers, and the other lovely participants.

Why are you still hesitating? What are you waiting for to apply?

Academic information

Fields of activity:

Architectural Engineering , Civil Engineering , Computer Science/Automatic Control/Informatics , Economics/Business Administration/Marketing , Electronic/Electrotechnical Engineering , Environmental Engineering , Industrial Engineering , Industrial Management , Transport Engineering

Content and topics:

The future of cities and urban areas.

Learning goals and objectives:

-Learn about the current issues concerning urban life. -Learn about at least some new technologies and concepts implemented to build cities. - Apply all the elements of the course in a final project.

Examination type:

Project work and presentation

ECTS credits issued:

Not known yet

Information for applicants

Selection criteria:

Motivation letter + 3 questions to better convince us !

Practical arrangements

All of the following are covered by the event fee:

Lodging:

Student dormitories on the university campus.

Meals:

3 meals per day, at least one hot meal cooked by organizers.

Transportation:

Transportation for the scheduled activities is provided and for free.