Railway Engineering
(Master Degree Program)
course overview
By learning this study programme “Railway Engineering”, you will have the opportunity to strengthen and deepen theoretical knowledge of rail transport processes, to apply skills in research, to develop advanced technological systems and technologies, and to develop research projects. The first year of the studies will include study courses for the theoretical basis of the railway sector, widely used computer software and its mathematical grounds, as well as compulsory study courses, pedagogy and psychology, as well as free-choice study courses. The second year of study is dedicated to internship and the development of a master’s thesis.
The purpose of the study programme is to provide vocational higher education and to prepare specialists in the railway engineering at an internationally recognised level, to create skills in gathering available information, to carry out the necessary studies independently for the development of new railway equipment, processes and algorithms, and to evolve the skills of students to develop and improve advanced systems for rail transport and technology.
Why take this course?
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What will you experience
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Degree awarded
Professional Master Degree in Railway Transport / Railway Technology Engineer
Academic volume
40 CP/60 ECTS or 80 CP/ 120 ECTS
Duration
1 or 2 years
Intake
Autumn
Study language
English
Study Mode
Full-Time
degree Delivery
Face-to-Face
Career options
Graduates of the study programme may work in railway sector, as well as research and educational institutions, which carry out development and maintenance of efficient technological system and processes for rail transport.
Job Role examples include
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager
- Marketing Executive
- Business Advisor
- Supply Chain Manager
- Social Media Specialist
- Strategic Management
- Financial Analyst
Study progression
Graduates may continue their studies in the doctoral study programme “Transport” or any other RTU MTAF Master’s degree programme, as well as other university doctorate-level study programmes for post-master studies.
Language Requirements
IELTS
Minimum overall grade of 5.5
TOFEL iBT
Minimum 72
TOFEL paper-based
Minimum 532
TOEIC
Minimum 780
Cambridge exam
FCE
Pearson PTE
Minimum 59
Duolingo
Minimum 95
* https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
**TOFEL institutional code for Riga Technical University is 8498
Entry Requirements
1. Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate and Transcript with good results, particularly in mathematics and/or physics. Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity;
2. If English is not your native language, all international students are required to provide a proof of English language knowledge. Preferably you should submit one of the following certificates with a minimum scores of:
If none of the above applies, but your studies at secondary school were in English Language, provide a confirmation letter from your school, unless it states on your secondary school certificate that medium of instructions were in English Language. In case of any doubts, RTU reserves the rights to ask for an official language certificate as listed above.
3. Students applying for master programmes will be asked to record a video interview.
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