Degree program Mobility Systems (Master)

Admission requirements

• The prerequisite for admission to the program is a first university degree recognized in Germany that qualifies the holder for professional practice, or a degree from a state or state-recognized vocational academy in a field related to transportation science, in particular the fields of transportation engineering, transportation economics, or mobility and transportation systems, or a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or industrial engineering, or another university degree with comparable prior knowledge.
• Applicants who do not hold a university degree from a university in the European Union or the European Economic Area must also provide proof of a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of at least 162 points in quantitative reasoning and at least 151 points in verbal reasoning. The certificate must not be more than five years old. The deadline is the last possible day for application.
• In addition, special aptitude is required. Proof of this special aptitude is provided by means of an aptitude assessment procedure in accordance with the Mobility Systems Aptitude Assessment Regulations.
• English language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are required. Proof of this must be provided in the form of certificates or language certificates. These may include, in particular, a certificate of a university degree completed entirely in English or a language certificate such as TOEFL iBT (minimum 95 points) or IELTS (7.0).

Aptitude assessment procedure

The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.

• Information and documents to be submitted

Notes on the application process

Since the degree program is brand new, admission is only possible in the 2023/2024 winter semester for the first semester of study and in the 2024 summer semester for the second semester of study. Courses are not yet being offered for more advanced semesters.

If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80 % of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. The certification should also contain a preliminary average grade calculated on the basis of completed graded academic work. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.

General information about the degree program

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Planning transportation systems of the future – data-driven and sustainable: The program provides in-depth knowledge on collecting and analyzing data on mobility behavior. The program models the mobility behavior of transportation users and examines its impact on society, the economy, and the environment. In addition, methods of mobility planning are taught, with a particular focus on environmentally friendly and innovative mobility options.
The research-oriented program covers general engineering methods as well as content and skills in the planning of mobility and transport systems, the design of roads, paths, and railway infrastructure, public transport, strategic mobility planning, data analysis and modeling of transport systems, the operation and management of transport systems, traffic psychology, traffic ecology, scientific work, and project management in the transport sector.

Study contents

The program begins with five compulsory modules on strategic mobility and transport planning, transport psychology and sustainability, local public transport, road infrastructure, and data analysis in transport. Students can then choose from 11 elective modules to explore these and other topics in greater depth. There are over 30 modules available on mobility and transport systems for road, rail, and air transport, geoinformatics, transport economics, civil engineering, and intelligent transport systems. A research project teaches students how to systematically and scientifically examine a current topic in transport research. A professional internship can be optionally incorporated into the program. The program ends in the fourth semester with a master's thesis on a research-related topic from the field of transportation.

View the module descriptions

Mandatory internship during studies

A voluntary internship (lasting at least 8 weeks) can be completed instead of elective modules.

Occupational fields

• Transport departments in municipal, state, and federal authorities
• Institutions involved in the planning and operation of road, rail, and water transport facilities
• Public transport companies, railway companies
• Freight forwarders and trading companies, freight distribution centers
• Planning, project management, and consulting companies active in the fields of transportation and communications or transportation logistics
• Research institutes in the fields of transportation, urban and regional planning, and environmental protection
• Universities in research and teaching

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Faculty of Transportation and Traffic Science

Additional information