Fundamentals of Smart Cities – 4-Week Programme in Cologne

Experience summer in Cologne while exploring how future-ready cities are built. In the CBS Summer Programme, the module Fundamentals for Smart Cities introduces you to the technologies and infrastructures reshaping urban life around the world. From the Internet of Things and AI to digital participation and sustainable urban planning, you will examine how cities use innovation to improve mobility, governance, energy systems, and overall quality of life. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and real-world examples from Germany and abroad, you will discover how digital solutions make cities smarter, more inclusive, and more sustainable. Taught by an experienced lecturer and enriched by a collaborative international classroom, this course blends theoretical foundations with practic...