Bahnsystemingenieurwesen M. Sc.

Why?

After the liberation of the railways in Europe and the appreciable boom of the railways in Germany, there is a growing demand for engineers who understand the rail system in its whole complexity. The master programme Railway Systems Engineering (Bahnsystemingenieurwesen) at the "Friedrich List" Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences at TU Dresden has the aim to supply that demand.

Who?

The master programme was initiated by the Institute of Railway Systems and Public Transport that is concerned with research in the fields of operation and infrastructure of guided transport systems. The master programme Railway Systems Engineering is intended for all graduated students of engineering (Bachelors, Masters and Diploma-Engineers), who would like to continue their university education in the area of railway systems. Graduates of economics are not eligible. As the programme is in German language, a sufficient knowledge of German language according to the rules of admission is required.

How long?

The master programme is designed for four semesters. The curriculum of the first three semesters consists of lectures and tutorials with compulsory attendance and self-studies. The last semester is dedicated to the master thesis. Altogether the master programme Railway Systems Engineering equals 120 credit points. Furthermore it is laid out as a course with compulsory attendance, it is not suitable as part-time course and as it has high standards as it is a master programme at a university of technology.

What?

The master programme Railway Systems Engineering sets with general modules in subject of engineering-the base for the education. Parallel to the engineering courses, the basics of railway systems are introduced, which will afterwards be deepened in one out of four areas of specialisation:

Railway Construction and Railway Infrastructure (planning and construction of railway infrastructure)
Railway Signalling and Railway Telematics (safety in railway transport, railway signalling and transport safety systems, traffic control systems)
Railway Operation (planning of railway operation, signalling and control)
Local Public Transportation (planning and operation of local transport systems)

The Language is German.

What's included?

The master programme Railway Systems Engineering consists out of this modules:

Sem.	All specialisations
2	Mathematics (Numerics)
1	Applied Information Technology
2	Theory of Transportation Systems, Modelling
2	Planning and Design of Railway Infrastructure
1	Project Management in construction
1	Safety of Railway Operation
1	Railway Operation Procedures
2	Management of Traffic and logistics companies I
1	Rail Vehicles
2	Planning of Operation in Public Transport
3	Upper Level Seminar

Sem.	Railway Construction and Railway Infrastructure	Railway Signalling and Railway Telematics	Railway Operation	Local Public Transportation
2	Planning of Railway Signalling	Planning of Railway Signalling	Planning of Railway Signalling	Planning of Traffic and Infrastructure
2	Planning and Design of Railway Systems	Management of Quality and System Technology	Management of Railway Operation	Planning and Operation of Public Local Transport Systems
3	Planning and Design of Railway Systems	Technology of Safe Circuits, Safe Computing and Safe Communication	Management of Railway Operation	Planning and Operation of Public Local Transport Systems
3	Railway Construction	Transport Safety and Control Technology	Traffic Logistics	Traffic Logistics
3	Ecology of Transport and its Methods	Interlocking Systems and Level Crossing Safety/Modelling and Simulation	Planning of Process Chains in Rail and Public Transport	Planning of Process Chains in Rail and Public Transport

What is the difference to the diploma course in Traffic Engineering (Diplomstudiengang Verkehrsingenieurwesen)?

Traffic Engineering is a diploma course (5 years), with basic studies (2 years) in engineering and traffic. The basics in traffic are general and not focused on any means of transport. In the main study period (3 years) there are different specialisations possible. In the master programme Railway Systems Engineering it is assumed, that the students have a sufficient knowledge of basics in engineering. A previous course with a specialisation on traffic is not necessary.

Why study in Dresden?

The "Friedrich List" Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences is the biggest centre for university education in the area of traffic.
The courses are challenging.
There are no tuition fees.
Dresden is an appealing city with a lot of cultural opportunities.

details?

Information to the admission as well as all necessary documents are available on the website of the faculty (Studiengang Bahnsystemingenieurwesen). As the master course is in German language, most documents are available in German only.