Railway Systems Engineering
RWTH Aachen University
Program Overview
How can innovative ideas in rail vehicle construction enable new transport concepts? How can transport networks be logically developed, expanded, relieved, and ecologically...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
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
€55,000 – €95,000 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
In addition to the subject-related prerequisites, applicants must show proof of a profound level of the English language, at least equivalent to B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The following language tests are accepted as proof of English language skills: Test of English as Foreign Language/TOEFL, Internet-based test iBT, with at least 90 points International English Language Testing System, IELTS, with a grade of at least 5.5 Certificate of Advanced English CAE First Certificate in English FCE, with a grade of at least B Any official certificate that certifies English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR Placement test of the RWTH Aachen Language Center at the B2 level (This language certificate can only be obtained by individuals who are already enrolled as students at RWTH Aachen.)
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Academic admission requirements include a first university degree that proves the necessary engineering background education as outlined in the exam regulations. Applicants should have completed 18 ECTS in mathematics/statistics (at least 14 ECTS in mathematics and 2 ECTS in statistics), 11 ECTS in mechanics, and 5 ECTS in the field of basic electrical engineering. Furthermore, they have to prove knowledge equivalent to at least 10 ECTS in at least two of the following topics: building material science/material science, automatic control, hydromechanics/fluid mechanics/thermodynamics, physics. Subject-specific knowledge equating to 40 ECTS is required. From this subject-specific knowledge, at least 10 ECTS must have been acquired in two of the following fields: transportation science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering. This knowledge must be comparable with what is taught in the RWTH Bachelor's programme in Transport Engineering and Mobility. The examination board may admit a student to a Master's degree programme on the condition he or she obtains additional qualifications. Evidence of the completion of such additional requirements must be provided before registering for the Master's thesis. Admission to the Master's programme is not possible if your additional requirements exceed the CP (credit points) listed below: mathematical-statistic basics: 8 CP basics in mechanics: 9 CP further engineering basics: 8 CP subject-related basics: 15 CP or total scope of additional requirements: 30 CP. In addition, proof of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is required. Applicants who are nationals of a member state of the European Union or of the European Economic Area (EEA) are exempt from this requirement.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.5 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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