Master’s in Global EV Regulations and Type Approval
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in global EV regulations and type approval. 12 modules covering type-approval systems worldwide, electrical safety, consumption, range and emissions, charging and connectivity, software and cybersecurity, active safety, batteries and sustainability, testing, documentation and regulatory strategy, applying Regulation (EU) 2018/858, UNECE R100 and Microsoft Excel, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Global EV Regulations and Type Approval — studying from the United States
Motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering in the United States centers on established manufacturers and a strong aftermarket. Major brands such as Harley-Davidson, along with Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Indian Motorcycle, maintain design and development operations in the country. The industry also includes electric two-wheeler startups and component suppliers. Engineers work on chassis, powertrain, electronics and rider safety, under federal motor vehicle and emissions regulations.
Fees for the United States: US$9,970 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US professional recognition exists for motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering?
There is no single licensed title for motorcycle engineers in the US. Relevant organizations include SAE International, which publishes vehicle standards, and the Motorcycle Industry Council for industry context. Vehicle safety is regulated by NHTSA and the EPA for emissions. SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited, so recognition depends on the employer.
What career paths exist for two-wheeler engineers in the United States?
Opportunities exist with motorcycle manufacturers, component suppliers, powertrain and electric two-wheeler startups, and testing or homologation service providers. Roles include design engineer, test engineer, and performance development specialist. Demand and hiring vary by company and market, so research current openings and speak with employers in your target segment.
Can I study this while keeping a job in the US?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you study from home and need no student visa. Plan for the stated workload of 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so discuss support with your employer before you commit.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Compare the type-approval systems of the main markets.
Apply vehicle electrical safety requirements.
Determine consumption, range and battery durability.
Meet charging, connectivity and software requirements.
Integrate active safety and mandatory driver assistance systems.
Manage type-approval testing and files.
Define corporate regulatory strategies.
Who it's for
- Type-approval engineers
- Regulatory affairs managers
- Regulatory cybersecurity specialists
- Technical service engineers
- Test coordinators
- International type-approval consultants
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into vehicle manufacturing
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (EU type-approval framework for motor vehicles)
- UNECE R100 (electric power train safety)
- UNECE R155 (cybersecurity and cybersecurity management system)
- UNECE R156 (software update and software update management system)
- GTR 20 (global technical regulation on electric vehicle safety)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (General Safety Regulation)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP emissions and consumption type approval)
- FMVSS 305a (US electric-powered vehicle electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection)
- Microsoft Excel
- PTC Windchill
- Vector CANoe
- SAP
12 modules
1.1Type approval versus self-certification1.2The 1958 United Nations Agreement and WP.291.3The 1998 Agreement and global technical regulations1.4The European system under Regulation (EU) 2018/8581.5The US system: FMVSS and EPA1.6The Chinese system: CCC and MIIT1.7The systems of Japan, Korea and India1.8Conformity of production1.9Market surveillance and recalls1.10Case study: multi-market type-approval route
2.1UNECE R100 Part I and Part II2.2GTR 20 on electric vehicle safety2.3ISO 6469 Parts 1 to 42.4FMVSS 305 and 305a2.5GB 18384 and GB 380312.6Post-crash requirements: UNECE R94, R95 and R1372.7Immersion and water tests2.8Protection against electric shock2.9Documentation for the technical service2.10Lab: interpretation of an R100 report
3.1WLTP procedure for electric vehicles3.2Regulation (EU) 2017/11513.3EPA tests with UDDS and HWFET cycles3.4The Chinese CLTC procedure3.5Determination of range and consumption3.6GTR 22 on battery durability3.7Euro 7 and battery requirements3.8Consumption and CO2 labelling3.9Brake and tyre emissions3.10Practical exercise: WLTP range calculation with test data
4.1UNECE R10 and electromagnetic compatibility4.2IEC 61851 charging requirements on the vehicle4.3Charging connectors and inlets4.4ISO 15118 and communication4.5Regional connector requirements4.6Radio Equipment Directive4.7Bidirectional charging standards4.8AFIR interoperability requirements4.9SAE J2954 wireless charging standards4.10Case study: charging requirements for three markets
5.1UNECE R155 on cybersecurity5.2CSMS management system5.3UNECE R156 on software updates5.4SUMS management system5.5Cybersecurity engineering to ISO/SAE 214345.6Software updates according to ISO 240895.7Chinese cybersecurity requirements5.8Technical service audits5.9Software changes after type approval5.10Workshop: R155 and R156 compliance plan
6.1General Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/21446.2Autonomous emergency braking6.3Lane-keeping assistance6.4Drowsiness warning systems6.5Event data recorder6.6AVAS sound to UNECE R1386.7Automated driving to UNECE R1576.8Euro NCAP protocols6.9Safety requirements in the USA6.10Practical exercise: GSR2 requirements matrix
7.1Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/15427.2Battery carbon footprint7.3Battery passport7.4Supply-chain due diligence7.5UN 38.3 transport requirements7.6Chinese recycling standards7.7Inflation Reduction Act and local content7.8End-of-life vehicles directive7.9Recyclability requirements7.10Case study: compliance with the Battery Regulation
8.1Designated technical services8.2Witness testing and self-testing8.3Accepted virtual testing8.4Planning of test campaigns8.5Management of type-approval prototypes8.6Accredited testing laboratories8.7Test costs and lead times8.8Management of non-conformities8.9Test reports8.10Lab: type-approval test plan
9.1Information document9.2Type-approval file9.3Certificate of conformity (COC)9.4Type-approval databases9.5Type-approval extensions and revisions9.6Variants and versions9.7Engineering change management9.8Type-approval management tools9.9Conformity of production audits9.10Practical exercise: type-approval file for a variant
10.1Type approval in India with AIS10.2Type approval in Brazil and Latin America10.3Gulf countries and GSO10.4South-East Asia and ASEAN10.5Turkey, the United Kingdom and Switzerland10.6Mutual recognition agreements10.7The harmonisation process at WP.2910.8Participation in working groups10.9Global regulatory trends10.10Case study: entry strategy for an emerging market
11.1Type-approval departments11.2Continuous regulatory monitoring11.3Impact assessment of new standards11.4Influencing standards development11.5Integration into product development11.6Regulatory risk management11.7Relationship with authorities11.8Internal type-approval training11.9Regulatory function indicators11.10Workshop: five-year regulatory radar
12.1Selection of the vehicle and markets12.2Map of applicable requirements12.3Compliance gap analysis12.4Test plan12.5Type-approval strategy12.6Documentation management plan12.7Schedule and costs12.8Regulatory risk analysis12.9Master'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 each intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, PTC Windchill, Vector CANoe and SAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: multi-market type-approval requirement maps, test plans with technical services and type-approval files for variants. Assessment is continuous by module plus the Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2018/858, UNECE R100, UNECE R155, UNECE R156, GTR 20, Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, FMVSS 305a.
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 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 Microsoft Excel, PTC Windchill, Vector CANoe and SAP, 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 demonstrable professional experience.
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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