Expert Diploma in Railway Rolling Stock
What is the Expert Diploma in Railway Rolling Stock?
The Expert Diploma in Railway Rolling Stock responds to the growing demand for specialised training in the railway sector. This programme, consisting of four subjects of the Master's Degree in Railway Systems (MSF), offers working professionals the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of rolling stock. Aimed at engineers of any speciality, the diploma provides specific skills in the design of traction and braking systems, as well as in the understanding of rolling stock dynamics, with the objective of meeting the current needs of the sector.
The programme focuses on equipping participants with key competences, such as the application of technical regulations at both European and national level, and an understanding of braking systems in relation to signalling and operating procedures. At the end of the programme, graduates will be prepared to tackle the most current challenges in the railway sector, becoming professionals highly valued by railway companies. With a flexible duration and a practical approach, the Expert Diploma in Railway Rolling Stock is the ideal choice for those seeking specialised training without compromising their work activity.
- CentersEngineering (Comillas ICAI)
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationComillas degrees
- Starts On01/09/2025
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Why study the Diploma?
The railway sector continues to be one of the main drivers of sustainable mobility in Europe and Spain, standing out for its efficiency and contribution to the reduction of emissions. In response to this growing demand, the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería (ICAI) offers the Expert Diploma in Railway Rolling Stock, a unique opportunity for those who wish to excel in this fast-growing sector.
This programme focuses on the fundamental aspects of railway rolling stock, providing an in-depth understanding from design to operation and maintenance. By studying this diploma, you will develop essential skills in the design of traction and braking systems, as well as an understanding of rolling stock dynamics, preparing you to meet the most current challenges in the sector.
Benefits of studying this diploma:
- Relevance to the sector: it offers numerous job opportunities in an expanding market and in constant demand for highly trained professionals.
- Specialist knowledge: You will gain a detailed understanding of all aspects of railway rolling stock, from design to operation and maintenance.
- Development of specific skills: You will acquire competencies valued by companies in the sector, allowing you to stand out as a highly skilled and competitive professional.
- Designed for working professionals: Perfect for those looking to update and complement their training, advancing their careers towards roles of greater responsibility and leadership in the railway sector.
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 facilities of collaborating companies (workshops, laboratories, control centres, rolling stock factories, etc.), led by professionals from these facilities.
- Laboratory classes in ICAI computer rooms using professional software for the 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
