Institute for Transport Studies

Transport Systems: Global Issues and Future Innovations

A free online course introducing how the transport sector can develop infrastructures that meet the needs of a 21st century population

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Self-driving the longest route yet

A project, involving ITS academics, researching the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads

15th in the world

Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020

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Institute for Transport Studies

The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.

Research and innovation

We are a leading transport research centre worldwide. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.