Advanced Diploma in Railway Engineering (Part-time)

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The Advanced Diploma in Railway Engineering is designed and taught by railway experts. It not only focuses on the fundamental concepts and theories of engineering principles, railway safety and systems, but also addresses the specialised knowledge and skills in the four main railway engineering specialties, helping students to prepare for future studies and development in the railway engineering field.

Graduates are eligible to apply for positions in the local railway industry and railway related contractors.

Programme Highlights

Embark on a railway engineering career
Clear career pathways
Industrial attachment (MTR Depot or railway lines)^{^}
Eligible to join the Job Matching Programme^{^}
Curriculum is designed and taught by railway experts
4 Railway Specialties: Power Distribution, Signalling, Permanent Way, and Rolling Stock^*

*MTR Academy reserves all rights of the elective subjects offering.

^MTR Corporation and MTR Academy reserve the right of final decision.

Admission Requirements

Applicants shall fulfil the following admission requirements:

have attained Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics in HKDSE; OR
have attained Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects including English Language (Syllabus B), Chinese Language and Mathematics in HKCEE; OR
hold a relevant Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualification in Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry at QF Level 3 or above;^#OR
hold a certificate / diploma at QF Level 3 or above from a recognised institution;^#OR
have completed Senior Secondary 3 in the Mainland; AND attained a minimum total score of 300 in the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) with a score of 60% or above in the English Language and Mathematics^#&

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.

Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

^#Applicants shall be required to pass a Mathematics and English test.
^&Only applicable for cohort 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 of the National College Entrance Examination. Applicants should have the right of abode or the right to land in the HKSAR.

Articulation Pathway

Students are eligible to apply for admission to the programmes listed below after completing MTR Academy Advanced Diploma in Railway Engineering. For more details, please click on the programme names.

Universities / Institutions	Bachelor Degree
PolyU SPEED	Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Full Time Duration of study: 2 years Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Part Time Duration of study: 4 years Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical Engineering Full Time Duration of study: 2 years Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical Engineering Part Time Duration of study: 4 years
Hong Kong Metropolitan University	Bachelor of Science in Electronics Part Time Duration of study: 4 years Bachelor of Science with Honours in Electronics Part Time Duration of study: 4 years
Lingnan University	Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Public Management and Smart Governance Full TimePart Time Duration of study: 2 years
THEi	Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering Full Time Duration of study: 4 years

Universities / Institutions	Professional Diploma
THEi	Professional Diploma in Building Services Engineering Part Time Duration of study: 20 months / 12 months (subject to approval)

For the most updated programme-specific admission requirements, please contact the respective institutions or visit their official websites.

Programme Information

Tuition Fees

HK$56,400 (Tuition fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Tuition fee is paid at the beginning of the academic year. Applicants are required to pay a registration fee of HK$5,000 for admission offer acceptance. This registration fee will be credited to your tuition fee. All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Programme Duration
2 years (Part-time, 3 semesters per year)
Medium of Instruction
The language of instruction will be English supplemented with Cantonese. Course materials and assessments are in English.
Class Schedule and Venue
Lectures are normally held on evenings or Saturday daytime at Hung Hom Centre or other training centres.

Industrial attachment is normally held on weekend daytime or midnights at MTR Depots or railway lines.
Programme Award
Graduates of this programme will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Railway Engineering.
Academy Prizes
Academy Prizes will be awarded to the top three graduates of each Accredited Programme. Graduates will receive cash awards in recognition of outstanding academic performance.
Financial Aids
Eligible local students may apply for the HKSAR Government's Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS). For details of the scheme, please refer to the Government's website.

How to Apply

Apply Online (2025/26 Intake - Registration closed)

Applicants can submit their application with a non-refundable application fee of HK$200 through MTR Academy's website at www.mtracademy.com (The Online Payment Gateway will ONLY accept VISA or MasterCard) Applications by mail and in-person will not be considered.

Should you wish to pay by other methods, including Alipay and UnionPay, please visit MTR Academy. For Non-Local Applicants, if you encounter any payment issues, please contact us via WhatsApp or WeChat at +852 9868 9596.

Please refer to the MTR Academy website for application procedures and deadline.