OpenFieldMaster of Science in Railway Systems Engineering (IRR)
World-class specialist program based at the Institute of Railway Research, covering wheel-rail tribology, pantograph-catenary dynamics, and digital signaling.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall (no subscore below 5.5)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose for railway engineering specialization
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or employer references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Industry-sponsored bursaries through Network Rail & RSSB
- Application fee
- Zero application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £17,500 per year for international students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Huddersfield documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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