Master’s in Cooperative V2X (C-V2X / ITS-G5)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in cooperative V2X (C-V2X / ITS-G5): stacks, PKI and field testing. 12 modules covering cooperative transport systems, ITS-G5 and DSRC, C-V2X and LTE-V2X, 5G NR-V2X, application messages and services, security and privacy, positioning and timing, connected road infrastructure, vehicle integration, simulation and testing, and regulation and deployment, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Cooperative V2X (C-V2X / ITS-G5) — studying from Malta
Malta has a well-developed telecommunications sector, with a history of hosting submarine cable landing points and a substantial base of network and communications providers. The island's regulatory environment supports digital infrastructure, and this has encouraged companies in embedded systems, network engineering and electronics design. Employers include telecommunications operators, software and hardware developers, and multinational technology firms with Maltese engineering teams. Engineers with knowledge of wireless systems, network security and embedded programming find steady demand.
Fees for Malta: €7,920 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from Malta
How are electronics and telecom engineers recognised professionally in Malta?
Engineering titles in Malta are regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Telecommunications is overseen by the Malta Communications Authority, which regulates licensing and spectrum. A SEIUM qualification is a private one, not a state degree and not accredited by a national body, so recognition depends on employers and the relevant authority.
Which Maltese employers hire embedded systems and telecom engineers?
Malta has telecoms operators, electronics manufacturers and component suppliers, iGaming and technology firms that use embedded hardware, and defence and maritime electronics companies. Employers typically assess hands-on design experience and certifications. A private qualification can help your profile, especially alongside practical projects.
Can I fit this programme around work, and what are the practical requirements?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor. You can study from Malta without a student visa. Choose a course length that matches your available time, from 300 hours up to 1,900. Ask about fee instalments and employer sponsorship before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the architecture of cooperative transport systems.
Analyse ITS-G5, LTE-V2X and NR-V2X technologies.
Design services based on CAM, DENM and SPATEM messages.
Apply the European C-ITS public key infrastructure.
Integrate V2X units in the vehicle and the infrastructure.
Simulate and test cooperative scenarios.
Plan deployments in line with European regulation.
Who it's for
- V2X systems engineers.
- Vehicular communications engineers.
- ITS infrastructure engineers working for road operators.
- C-ITS security specialists.
- Validation engineers for cooperative functions.
- Connected mobility consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ETSI EN 302 663 (ITS-G5) (access layer for ITS in the 5.9 GHz band)
- ETSI EN 302 637-2 (CAM) (cooperative awareness basic service)
- ETSI TS 103 097 (security header and certificate formats for ITS)
- 3GPP TS 23.287 (architecture enhancements for 5G V2X services)
- Directive 2010/40/EU (deployment of intelligent transport systems)
- ETSI EN 302 637-3 (DENM) (decentralised environmental notification basic service)
- SAE J2735 (V2X communications message set dictionary)
- UNECE Regulation No. 155 (vehicle cybersecurity and cybersecurity management systems)
- SUMO
- Veins
- ns-3
- Wireshark
- Vector CANoe
12 modules
1.1The C-ITS concept and cooperative driving1.2V2V, V2I, V2P and V2N communications1.3ETSI ITS architecture1.4The C-Roads platform and European deployments1.5Day 1 and Day 1.5 services1.6Relationship with automated driving1.7Stakeholders in the C-ITS ecosystem1.8Safety and efficiency benefits1.9Challenges of mass deployment1.10Case study: cooperative motorway corridor
2.1IEEE 802.11p physical layer2.2Channels in the 5.9 GHz band2.3Decentralised congestion control (DCC)2.4GeoNetworking network layer2.5BTP transport protocol2.6Evolution to IEEE 802.11bd2.7Link range and reliability2.8Conformance testing2.9OBU and RSU equipment2.10Lab: analysis of ITS-G5 frames
3.1PC5 interface and direct mode3.2Uu interface via the network3.3Autonomous scheduling in mode 43.4Semi-persistent resource allocation3.5Comparison with ITS-G53.6Coexistence in the 5.9 GHz band3.7C-V2X chipsets and modules3.8Interoperability testing3.9Commercial C-V2X deployments3.10Practical exercise: latency measurement on a PC5 link
4.1NR-V2X enhancements in Release 164.2Unicast and groupcast communication4.3HARQ feedback on sidelink4.4Advanced use cases4.5Vehicle platooning4.6Sensor data sharing4.7Remote driving4.8Network edge computing4.9Evolution in Releases 17 and 184.10Case study: truck platooning
5.1CAM cooperative awareness messages5.2DENM decentralised environmental notification messages5.3SPATEM and MAPEM messages5.4IVIM in-vehicle information messages5.5Collective Perception Messages5.6Maneuver Coordination Service5.7ASN.1 UPER encoding5.8C-Roads message profiles5.9Quality and relevance of information5.10Lab: encoding and decoding CAMs
6.1C-ITS public key infrastructure6.2Authorisation tickets and pseudonyms6.3EU certificate policy6.4Message signing and verification6.5Management of the European trust list (ECTL)6.6Misbehaviour detection6.7Privacy and pseudonym change6.8Attacks on V2X communication6.9UNECE R155 cybersecurity requirements6.10Workshop: verifying signatures on CAM messages
7.1Positioning requirements in V2X7.2GNSS with RTK corrections7.3Fusion with inertial sensors7.4High-definition maps7.5Time synchronisation in V2X7.6Position integrity7.7Lane-level accuracy7.8Urban environments with multipath7.9Accuracy testing7.10Practical exercise: evaluating lane-level accuracy
8.1Roadside units (RSU)8.2Integration with traffic light controllers8.3Traffic control centres8.4Infrastructure sensing8.5Communication with cloud platforms8.6Incident management8.7Maintenance of roadside equipment8.8Funding models8.9Requirements of the Spanish DGT 3.0 platform8.10Case study: connected intersection
9.1OBU architecture9.2Integration with the vehicle CAN and Ethernet9.3Interface with ADAS systems9.4Driver alerts and HMI9.5Antenna management on the vehicle9.6Validation of cooperative functions9.7Type approval requirements9.8V2X software lifecycle9.9OTA updates of the V2X software9.10Lab: integrating an OBU with a CAN bus
10.1Traffic simulation with SUMO10.2Network simulation with ns-3 and Veins10.3Traffic and communications co-simulation10.4ETSI conformance testing10.5Plugtests and interoperability10.6Track and open-road testing10.7Performance metrics10.8Field capture tools10.9Analysis of results10.10Practical exercise: V2X scenario in Veins
11.1ITS Directive 2010/40/EU and its revision11.2Spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band11.3Technology neutrality in regulation11.4Euro NCAP protocols11.5Liability and legal aspects11.6Deployment in Spain11.7Business models11.8Cross-border interoperability of services11.9The future of cooperative mobility11.10Case study: regional C-ITS deployment plan
12.1Definition of the cooperative service12.2Requirements analysis12.3Selection of the access technology12.4Message and application design12.5Security architecture12.6Scenario simulation12.7Experimental track testing12.8Performance evaluation12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the 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 SUMO, Veins, ns-3, Wireshark and Vector CANoe, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: interoperability testing on track, traffic and network co-simulation, and on-road latency and range measurement. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ETSI EN 302 663 (ITS-G5), ETSI EN 302 637-2 (CAM), ETSI TS 103 097, 3GPP TS 23.287, Directive 2010/40/EU, ETSI EN 302 637-3 (DENM), SAE J2735, UNECE Regulation No. 155.
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
- 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 SUMO, Veins, ns-3, Wireshark and Vector CANoe, 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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