Master of Science in Rail and Urban Transport
Technical University of Munich
Program Overview
Students are required to complete the following list of compulsory modules: Core Modules Rail Transport and Rail Planning Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools Public Transport Planning Statistical Methods for Transport and Logistic Processes Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistic Processes Decision Support Systems for Transport and Logistic Processes Soft Skills Non-Technical Elective Modules (please choose one) Business Administration Innovation and Technology Management Project Management Principles SPECIALISATION (Rail or Transport) Rail Core Modules Rolling Stock Track Works Train Control and Signalling Systems Ballastless Track Systems Technical Elective Courses (please choose three) Rail Traffic Planning and Optimisation Transport and Urban Planning Modeling of Rail Infrastructure Using CAD-FEM-MBS Tunnel Works and Geotechniques Introduction to Power Systems Planning of Intralogistics Systems Introduction to Business Logistics Introduction to Supply Chain Management TRANSPORT Core Modules Highway Design Transport and Urban Planning Basics of Traffic Flow and Traffic Control Traffic Operation and Control (ITS) Technical Elective Courses (please choose three) Urban Road Design Airport and Harbour Design Rail Traffic Planning and Optimisation Planning of Intralogistics Systems Introduction to Business Logistics Introduction to Supply Chain Management Please check our homepage for a complete list of modules. *Disclaimer: Modules are subject to availability. Unforeseen circumstances that affect the availability of the module include an insufficient number of students taking up the module and/or the unavailability of the professor. TUM Asia reserves the right to cancel or postpone the module under such circumstances.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
For applicants whose native language or language of instruction from previous studies is not English, a TOEFL / IELTS score is required. For more information: TOEFL ( www.toefl.org ): recent score with a minimum 88 for the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL code: 7368) IELTS ( www.ielts.org ): with academic IELTS result of at least 6.5
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (completed in at least three years) and its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geodetics, Mechanical Engineering, Geography, Computer Science, Communications Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, or in a closely related discipline. However, if you are not sure whether you fulfil the admission requirements, kindly contact us. For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian university degree, an "Akademische Prüfstelle" (APS) certificate is required.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 8.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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