Designed for engineers pursuing a specialised career in rail engineering, this programme is the only master’s degree offered in Singapore to go in depth into the engineering specifics of rail transport and planning. It focuses on Rail Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Trackworks, Train Control, and Signalling Systems to develop a sustainable multi-modal public transport system.
An in-depth study into the design, management and operation of transport systems, this programme advances budding transport planners’ capabilities in leveraging transport modelling tools and methodologies to develop cost-effective, efficient transport systems and sustainable mobility solutions for urban cities.
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The MSc in Rail and Urban Transport, totalling 120 ECTS, spans 4 semesters over 2 years, comprising a combination of core and elective modules (75 ECTS), a 3-month internship (15 ECTS), and a Master’s thesis (30 ECTS).
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (completed in at least three years) and its equivalent in
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Communications/Electrical/Environmental/Mechanical/Transportation Engineering, Geodetics, Geography, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Architecture or a closely related discipline.
Required Test Scores 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 Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) Certificate Requirements For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian university degree, an Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) certificate is required.
Incoming students are required to submit the following documents as part of TUM’s online matriculation process in their first year of study :
More details will be shared at the matriculation stage.
For applicants whose native language or language of instruction from previous studies is not English, a TOEFL / IELTS score is required. For more information:
For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian school or university degree, an Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) certificate is required.
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