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    Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai)

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    Dubai, AEMScIn-person1 year
    AED 155,483.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Dubai, AE. Tuition is AED 155,483.

    About the program

    The program covers railway subsystems including infrastructure, rolling stock, control and digital systems, and operations management and planning. Students undertake lectures, tutorials, team exercises, industrial visits, and a summer research project.

    Focus: both
    76 (QS World University Rankings 2026) | 7 (Complete University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Sep 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Sep 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Eligible for UAE Golden Visa (10 years) for high-achieving graduates from top 100 global universities (GPA >=3.5, recent grads, certain fields; UoB ranked top 100)

    AED 22,075.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham is AED 155,483 across 180 required credits.
    Is Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham online or in-person?
    Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham is offered in-person.
    How long does Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham take to complete?
    Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 Honours degree
    What work-permit options follow Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham?
    Post-completion work rights for Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc (Dubai) at University of Birmingham: Eligible for UAE Golden Visa (10 years) for high-achieving graduates from top 100 global universities (GPA >=3.5, recent grads, certain fields; UoB ranked top 100)