Education
The Rail Vehicles unit is involved in different teaching activities in different contexts. At the highest level, the RVU has a substantial amount of participation in three educational Programs: MSc in Railway Engineering, MSc in Vehicle Engineering, and PhD in Vehicle and Aeronautical Engineering. Within these programs, we have our own courses on Rail Vehicles and contribute to courses related to Ground Vehicles, Vehicle Dynamics, Active Systems and Project Courses. The Unit also has extensive experience in Professional Training courses, with a yearly general course on Railways for industry representatives and the capability for creating tailored courses. Our courses have a solid scientific base with significant interaction with industrial partners in the form of Study Visits and Invited Lectures. Furthermore, we develop our courses and programs accounting for industry needs and novel industrial developments.
Master's programme in Railway Engineering
The master's programme in Railway Engineering covers all aspects of railways from a systems perspective, integrating elements from mechanical, civil and electrical engineering. It is given together with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Students learn how to design vehicles, infrastructure and control systems that perform optimally together. The importance of the railway in the transition to sustainable transport drives the demand for skilled railway engineers.
Master's programme in Vehicle Engineering
The master's programme in Vehicle Engineering covers all aspects from vehicle design, functions and dynamic properties, to systems for safety and comfort, and vehicles as part of the transport systems. Students can specialise in Automotive or Railway Engineering. Graduates have global career opportunities and the skills to contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions that minimise the vehicle industry's environmental impact.
Doctoral studies in Vehicle and Aeronautical Engineering
The doctoral program in Vehicle and Aeronautical Engineering entails a scientific foundation in subjects ranging from land and marine vehicles to airplanes, rockets, and satellites. Research in Vehicle and Aeronautical Engineering addresses, for example, the dynamics of vehicles, aero- and hydromechanical properties, construction, materials, and acoustic characteristics, as well as complex technical systems such as advanced control and monitoring systems.