Expert Diploma in Railway Infrastructure
What is the Expert Diploma in Railway Infrastructure?
From civil engineering and track engineering to the design and operation of electrification in conventional, metropolitan and high-speed railways, the Expert Diploma in Railway Infrastructure will prepare you to excel in an ever-growing sector.
With a practical and market-oriented approach, in this diploma, made up of 3 subjects from the Master's Degree in Railway Systems (MSF) for a total of 9 ECTS, you will learn how to design stations and freight terminals, design efficient electrification systems and calculate stresses on key elements such as poles and supports. Whether you're a working professional looking to expand your skills or a student passionate about the future of rail transport, this diploma will give you the tools you need to excel in this exciting industry.
- CentersEngineering (Comillas ICAI)
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationComillas degrees
- Starts On01/09/2025
Do you have doubts?
If you need more information you can fill in the following form and you will receive information about this programme.
Why study the Diploma?
The railway sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in Europe and Spain, driven by its efficiency and low emissions. Since 2008, the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería (ICAI) has led the response to this growing demand with the Master's Degree in Railway Systems (MSF), a complete 60 ECTS programme. Now, the Expert Diploma in Railway Infrastructure is presented as the perfect solution for those seeking specialised training that will set them apart in this booming industry.
This programme covers all essential aspects of rail infrastructure, from civil engineering and electrification to station and freight terminal design. By studying this diploma, you will develop key skills to design advanced railway solutions and calculate stresses on crucial elements such as poles and supports. You will be prepared to meet the challenges of the sector and stand out as a highly skilled professional.
Benefits of studying this diploma:
- High demand in the sector: Guarantees numerous job opportunities in an expanding market.
- Comprehensive knowledge: You will gain a detailed understanding of all aspects of rail infrastructure, from engineering to operation.
- Development of essential skills: You will acquire competencies valued by companies in the sector, such as electrification design and calculation of stress on key elements.
- Designed for working professionals: Perfect for those looking to update and complement their training, advancing their careers into roles of greater responsibility and leadership.
Methodology
The methodology integrates theoretical and practical aspects, both in the presentation of content and in assessment:
- Classroom classes, with special attention to the study of real cases and experiences.
- Practical classes in railway installations of collaborating companies led by professionals from these installations.
- Laboratory classes in ICAI computer rooms using professional software for analysis, simulation and design of railway systems.
- Individual and group work.
The master's degree uses information and communication technologies through the University's training tool, with access to extensive teaching documentation for each subject, updated on the reality of the railway sector.
Study plan
Admission process
Follow all the steps of our admission process and become a Comillas student.
Apply for admission
Fill in the form with your details and provide the documents proving that you meet the entry requirements.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and you will be informed of the validation.
Interview
Candidates will be interviewed at the entrance interviews.
Resolution
We will let you know if you have been admitted.
Registration
You will officially be a Comillas student.
- 01
Apply for admission
Fill in the form with your details and provide the documents proving that you meet the entry requirements.
- 02
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and you will be informed of the validation.
- 03
Interview
Candidates will be interviewed at the entrance interviews.
- 04
Resolution
We will let you know if you have been admitted.
- 05
Registration
You will officially be a Comillas student.
Teaching staff
ICAI Comillas
Calle Alberto Aguilera, 25.
The tradition of the School of Engineering (Comillas ICAI) in the training of engineers began in Madrid in 1908. Today, Comillas ICAI is a polytechnic school whose academic activity focuses on Industrial and Telecommunications Engineering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Because Comillas studies are in high demand and places are limited, the best candidates have to be selected through admission tests.
Each class has its own tutor, whose function is to integrate the student into the group and to pay attention to their academic performance. Furthermore, at Comillas, the teaching system is distinguished, among other characteristics, by the personalised attention and the fluid and permanent relationship between teachers and students.
The Comillas education system is especially oriented towards the relationship with the reality of companies, institutions, organisations and professional practice. The Careers, Internships and Employment Guidance Service (OPE) is responsible for providing students with internships related to their studies in order to enrich their training. In the 2022-23 academic year, 7,101 student internships in companies were managed.
The Professional Careers, Internships and Employment Guidance Service (OPE) is the University's service dedicated to informing, guiding and collaborating in the insertion of recent graduates in the labour market or in the projection of the professional careers of Comillas graduates, for which it has an online tool that directly connects candidates with 8,302 companies with which Comillas maintains a relationship. During the 2022-23 academic year, 1,542 job offers were managed. Of the total number of graduates from the 2021 graduating class, 92% are employed, either working or furthering their studies, within six months of completing their studies.
Contact us if you need help
Director:
Antonio Fernández Cardador
antoniof@comillas.edu
Coordinator:
Adrián Fernández Rodríguez
afrodriguez@comillas.edu
