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)^
QF Level 4 accredited
Curriculum is designed and taught by railway experts
4 Railway Specialties: Power Distribution, Signalling, Permanent Way, and Rolling Stock*
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.
&Only applicable for cohort 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 of the National College Entrance Examination. Applicants should have the right of abode or the right to land in the HKSAR.
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 | |
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University | |
| Lingnan University |
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Public Management and Smart Governance
Full TimePart Time Duration of study: 2 years |
| THEi |
| Universities / Institutions | Professional Diploma |
|---|---|
| THEi |
Professional Diploma in Building Services Engineering
Part Time Duration of study: 20 months / 12 months (subject to approval) |
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.
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Programme Duration2 years (Part-time, 3 semesters per year)
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Medium of InstructionThe language of instruction will be English supplemented with Cantonese. Course materials and assessments are in English.
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Class Schedule and VenueLectures 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 AwardGraduates of this programme will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Railway Engineering.
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Academy PrizesAcademy Prizes will be awarded to the top three graduates of each Accredited Programme. Graduates will receive cash awards in recognition of outstanding academic performance.
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Financial AidsEligible 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
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.
Graduate Success Stories
Carey Wan
Graduate of Advanced Diploma in Railway Engineering in 2023Further Studies > Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering, PolyU SPEED
I would like to express my gratitude to the MTR Academy for providing a comprehensive articulation pathway for further studies, enabling more to smoothly progress to pursue a part-time Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering by PolyU SPEED. This opportunity has allowed me to take another step forward on the path to becoming an engineer.
Advanced Diploma in Railway Engineering
QF Level: 4
QR Registration No.: 19/000064/L4
Validity Period: 01/01/2019 to 31/08/2029
