The Digital Railway Systems Bachelor of Science program is a unique, practice-integrated degree offered in cooperation with Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld University, and Paderborn University. This program is designed for students interested in the intersection of mobility and digitalization within railway systems. It combines academic learning with hands-on professional experience, as students are employed by a partner company throughout their studies. This approach ensures that theoretical knowledge is directly applied in a practical setting, fostering immediate career integration and skill development within the rail industry. The program is ideally suited for those seeking a future-oriented career in shaping the next generation of rail transport.
The curriculum is structured over six semesters and integrates academic study with practical application through company projects. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of railway systems, engineering fundamentals, computer science, and digitalization. The program emphasizes applying theoretical concepts directly in a professional environment.
Graduates are highly sought after by industrial companies, municipalities, transport providers, and rail organizations. The program equips students with a broad knowledge of digitalization and rail systems, making them valuable assets in the rapidly growing mobility sector. The demand for specialists who can improve mobility services through sustainable rail transport is increasing.
In addition to academic qualifications, applicants must secure a contract with one of the cooperating companies.
This is a practice-integrated degree program, and students are employed by a cooperating company, thus there are no tuition fees. Students receive a salary from their employer.