New English-language Master's programme starts in the winter term 2021/22. Application deadline starts on 1 April for non-EU citizens and on 1 June for EU citizens.

The design of mobility, transport and logistics systems is one of the main societal challenges. It determines participation in social and economic activities, the environmental impact of transport, and the economy’s and society’s spatial structure. In addition, means of transport, infrastructures, the organisation and financing of mobility services face fundamental changes due to the platform economy, internet trade, the shift towards renewable energy, the development of autonomous vehicles, and the availability of large and heterogeneous amounts of data. This implies a range of transport economics issues at both the operational and societal levels.

Our Master’s programme in Transportation Economics provides you with scientific methods and tools for understanding, processing and solving imminent transport-related issues.

Focus on transport and economics

The Master's programme has a clear focus on transport and economics. It teaches you internationally recognised methods in the field of analysis and assessment, data collection and evaluation, as well as programming and modelling concerning all modes of transport. Current developments and future perspectives are considered comprehensively and specifically, and are, in addition, discussed in depth in the respective specialisations. Especially in the seminar courses, participants' interests are taken into account.

Two of the following five specialisations must be chosen:

  • Computational Logistics: Contents are analytical methods for solving problems and supporting decisions in transport and logistics companies, and managing transport systems and services.
  • Transport Policy: Contents are economic and econometric methods for the analysis of a variety of transport policy issues (e.g. emissions, congestion, noise, and safety) and the design and assessment of adequate transport policy measures.
  • Spatial and Environmental Economics: Contents are economic and econometric methods for analysing the spatial, economic and environmental impact of mobility in cities and regions as well as the evaluation and design of relevant policy interventions to improve the spatial allocation and reduce negative environmental impacts of transport.
  • Statistics: Contents are methods of multivariate statistics. The theoretical basics as well as the application of the methods to transport and economic data are covered.
  • Data Analytics in Transportation: Covered are methods of data analytics and their application. These methods are relevant for preparing and analysing surveys and experiments and studying structured and unstructured data (Big Data) in the transport sector.

Get competence in methods

The study programme allows you to acquire extensive methodological knowledge. This opens up a wide range of occupations for you, which may well go beyond the transport sector. This applies in particular to activities that require extensive quantitative knowledge, e.g. in the area of data analysis.

English language study programme

The English language's presence throughout the Master's programme prepares you perfectly for the national and international job market. You will acquire knowledge of foreign languages, especially English, and you will be able to write professional texts and give presentations. The international focus of the study programme, the English language's presence, and the co-operation in student groups will enable you to work in an intercultural environment.
The English-language study programme offers easy access to studying at TU Dresden, especially for prospective students from abroad.

Vocational internship to gain practical experience

Many students are interested in a vocational internship to gain practical experience, apply their knowledge and prepare for career entry. However, a vocational internship often conflicts with the curriculum because the time needed for it is not available, and it does not count as credit points. We believe, however, that it is essential that our students can gain work experience. Therefore, you can choose a vocational internship as a module in the degree programme. This allows you to gain professional practice experience during your studies without extending the duration of your studies.