Master’s in Micromobility & Motorcycles: Global Homologation
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in Micromobility & Motorcycles: Global Homologation: 12 modules covering L-category vehicles, EU type approval, e-bikes and PLEVs, UN Regulations, emissions, the US, Canadian and Asian markets, functional safety, testing, urban regulation and after-sales, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Micromobility & Motorcycles: Global Homologation — studying from Canada
Canada's motorcycle and two-wheeler market is relatively modest compared with the car sector, but it supports a network of dealers, distributors, parts suppliers and recreational riding communities. Manufacturers and importers serve markets across provinces, with seasonal demand shaped by climate. Engineering work in this area includes vehicle homologation, component design and electric two-wheeler development. Regulation of vehicle safety and emissions involves federal and provincial authorities.
Fees for Canada: C$9,750 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for motorcycle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Vehicle engineering roles in Canada are generally not licensed by a single title-protected body, but employers and industry associations set their own expectations. Transport Canada regulates vehicle safety standards, which is separate from any qualification. Check recognition with prospective employers directly.
What career paths in Canada could this qualification support in the 2-wheeler sector?
Potential roles include design, testing, product development and technical support with motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, distributors and component suppliers. Whether a private qualification is valued is for each employer to decide, and experience often matters most in this sector. The final project can provide a concrete portfolio piece, though it does not guarantee any position.
How can I manage this programme alongside work in Canada?
The programme is entirely online and in English, so it suits students across Canadian time zones, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme chosen. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. An assigned technical tutor provides guidance throughout.
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What you will be able to do
Classify micromobility and L-category vehicles.
Apply the European type-approval framework for L-category vehicles.
Certify electric bicycles and PLEVs.
Use UN Regulations in global strategies.
Manage emissions, noise and efficiency requirements.
Plan certification in the Americas and Asia.
Design global validation and after-sales plans.
Who it's for
- Light-vehicle homologation engineers.
- Micromobility regulatory managers.
- Motorcycle validation engineers.
- Battery safety engineers working on light electric vehicles.
- Shared fleet managers in urban mobility operators.
- Market access consultants for two-wheeler and PLEV manufacturers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (type approval of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles)
- EN 15194 (electrically power-assisted cycles)
- EN 17128 (light motorised vehicles for the transport of persons)
- UN Regulation No. 78 (braking of L-category vehicles)
- UN Regulation No. 136 (electrical safety of L-category vehicles)
- UL 2849 (electrical systems for e-bikes)
- UL 2272 (electrical systems for personal e-mobility devices)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- MATLAB and Simulink
- Ansys Mechanical
- Jama Connect
- medini analyze
12 modules
1.1L-category vehicles1.2Mopeds, motorcycles and tricycles1.3Light and heavy quadricycles1.4EPAC electric bicycles1.5Personal light electric vehicles1.6Shared electric scooters1.7Main markets by region1.8Electrification of the segment1.9Urban usage trends1.10Case study: category map of a product range
2.1Regulation (EU) 168/20132.2Functional safety delegated acts2.3Vehicle construction requirements2.4Environmental and propulsion performance requirements2.5Type-approval procedure2.6Small series and national type approval2.7Conformity of production2.8Certificate of conformity2.9Market surveillance2.10Workshop: requirements matrix for an electric motorcycle
3.1EN 15194 for EPACs3.2The Machinery Directive and its application3.3The new Machinery Regulation3.4Low Voltage Directive and EMC3.5EN 17128 for light vehicles3.6Spanish PLEV characteristics manual3.7Certification of e-scooters3.8CE marking of PLEVs3.9Safety of light-vehicle batteries3.10Practical exercise: technical file for an electric bicycle
4.1The 1958 Agreement and two-wheelers4.2UN Regulation No. 78 on braking4.3UN Regulation No. 41 on noise4.4UN Regulation No. 53 on lighting4.5UN Regulation No. 136 on electrical safety4.6UN Regulation No. 75 on tyres4.7GTR No. 3 on motorcycle braking4.8Recognition between contracting parties4.9Updates at WP.294.10Lab: ABS braking test plan
5.1Euro 5 and Euro 5+ for L-category vehicles5.2The WMTC test cycle5.3Evaporative emissions test5.4Emissions durability5.5OBD in L-category vehicles5.6Energy consumption and electric range5.7Noise of electric vehicles5.8AVAS acoustic systems5.9Future Euro 6 standards5.10Case study: Euro 5+ certification of a scooter
6.1FMVSS applicable to motorcycles6.2FMVSS 122 on brakes6.3FMVSS 123 on controls6.4Electric bicycles and the CPSC6.5E-bike classes in the US6.6UL 2849 and UL 2272 standards6.7EPA and CARB emissions for motorcycles6.8Canadian requirements6.9Labelling and VIN6.10Workshop: US certification route for an e-scooter
7.1China and GB 177617.2CCC certification of two-wheelers7.3India and ARAI homologation7.4Bharat Stage standards7.5Japan and two-wheelers7.6South-East Asia and ASEAN7.7Latin America and L-category vehicles7.8Australia and ADR for motorcycles7.9Global certification strategy7.10Practical exercise: certification matrix across six markets
8.1ISO 26262 applied to motorcycles8.2ISO 13849 in PLEVs8.3ABS and traction control systems8.4Battery safety and BMS8.5Cybersecurity of connected vehicles8.6Software updates8.7EMC in light vehicles8.8Hardware-in-the-loop validation8.9Product risk management8.10Lab: HARA analysis of an electric scooter
9.1Frame fatigue testing9.2Track braking tests9.3Stability tests9.4Battery tests9.5IP water-ingress tests9.6Durability testing in shared fleets9.7Lighting tests9.8Selecting accredited test laboratories9.9Prototype management9.10Case study: validation plan for a shared e-scooter
10.1Municipal mobility by-laws10.2Licences for shared services10.3Compulsory PLEV insurance10.4PLEV registration in Spain10.5Parking and charging10.6Operating data and MDS10.7Urban road safety10.8Shared fleet management10.9Operator liability10.10Workshop: proposal for a shared service in a city
11.1Recalls of L-category vehicles11.2Product safety and Safety Gate11.3Managing battery incidents11.4Repairability and spare parts11.5Legal and commercial warranties11.6Recycling of light-vehicle batteries11.7The Batteries Regulation and LMT11.8Battery passport for light means of transport11.9Market surveillance of light vehicles11.10Practical exercise: response plan for a battery incident
12.1Product definition12.2Analysis of target markets12.3Global regulatory matrix12.4EU type-approval plan12.5Certification plan for other markets12.6Testing and validation plan12.7Designing the after-sales plan12.8Economic analysis of the project12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on SEIUM's campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, MATLAB and Simulink, Ansys Mechanical, Jama Connect and medini analyze, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for ABS braking tests on track, frame fatigue testing and the multi-market certification plan of an e-scooter. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 168/2013, EN 15194, EN 17128, UN Regulation No. 78, UN Regulation No. 136, UL 2849, UL 2272, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries.
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.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme 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 Siemens Teamcenter, MATLAB and Simulink, Ansys Mechanical, Jama Connect and medini analyze, 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 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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