Mobility Engineering: Railway Technology
Chalmers University of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Mobility Engineering: Railway Technology
Every day, freight trains, trucks, aeroplanes and ships transport enormous quantities of raw material and manufactured goods around the world, while billions of people travel for work and leisure in the same manner. Studying the Railway technology profile of this Master's programme will give you a solid foundation in railway mechanics, mechanical deterioration and asset management, helping steer the industry towards a new era.
Rail transport is the leading alternative for mass transit and bulk cargo on land. Rail transports can operate at over 300 kilometres per hour, with freight wagons carrying over 120 tonnes, putting enormous strain on railway components and infrastructure. Operations are increasing at a faster rate than current capacity, leading to ever more severe consequences from unplanned traffic disruptions.
Studying on this programme, you will focus on these aspects, and enjoy an education that reflects the world-leading research taking place at Chalmers in this area.
Railway technology research at Chalmers focuses mainly on logistics, construction and railway mechanics. The latter is carried out within a national centre of excellence, and concerns all aspects from the dynamic train-track interaction, to material deterioration, noise emissions and digitalisation of maintenance.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year, the programme starts with three compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Mobility engineering. Each course is worth 7.5 credits.
- Systems and mechatronics for mobility engineering
- Introduction to propulsion and energy systems for transport
- Connected fleets in data-driven engineering
Compulsory courses year 2
- Master's thesis (30 credits)
Program Outcome
Credits: 120
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The Mobility engineering programme at Chalmers will lead to professional roles within research and development, design and simulation of processes, systems, and parts of automotive, railway, aerospace and maritime vehicles or other mechanical systems. Both the holistic approach and the possibility for in depth studies provided in the program also offers a suitable background when aiming for a career/role within academic research, technical support, sales, manufacturing or management at different levels.
Graduates from the programme can be found at companies such as Volvo Group, Volvo Cars, SSPA, Trafikverket, GKN Aerospace, etc. There are also graduates that continue with PhD education within mobility, at Chalmers or other universities worldwide.