Mastère Spécialisé® Infrastructures Ferroviaires Résilientes, Durables et Digitalisées

Programme Overview

The Mastère Spécialisé® in Infrastructures Ferroviaires Résilientes, Durables et Digitalisées (IFRDD) at CentraleSupélec is a postgraduate engineering programme focused on the design, development, operation and maintenance of modern railway infrastructure. It prepares engineers to address challenges related to climate change, sustainable mobility, increasing rail traffic and digital transformation. The programme combines civil, mechanical and electrical engineering with telecommunications, systems engineering, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. It also develops an understanding of how different railway infrastructure components interact throughout their lifecycle, from initial design and construction to operation and maintenance.

Curriculum and Learning Outcomes

The curriculum covers international railway systems, railway operations, infrastructure asset management, environmental risk adaptation, telecommunications cybersecurity, railway signalling and communication systems. Students also study artificial intelligence applications in railway engineering, track mechanics, civil engineering structures, railway electrification, energy management, acoustics, interactions between rolling stock and infrastructure, and predictive maintenance using data science. Additional subjects include railway construction projects, infrastructure innovation and environmental impact management. Practical learning involves team projects, case studies, technical exercises, conferences and site visits. Graduates develop the skills to contribute to railway infrastructure design, construction, operation, maintenance and large-scale engineering projects.

Duration and Study Structure

The programme is delivered full-time at the Paris-Saclay campus in Gif-sur-Yvette, France. The advertised session runs from 23 October 2026 to 26 October 2027 and includes 150 training days, equivalent to 378 hours. Teaching methods include lectures, practical exercises, team projects, case studies, professional conferences and site visits. Assessment includes team projects, case studies, written examinations, continuous assessment and multiple-choice tests.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should hold a BAC+5 qualification from an engineering school or university, an RNCP Level 7 qualification, or an equivalent foreign degree. Candidates with a BAC+4 qualification (Master 1 or 240 ECTS) and at least three years of relevant professional experience may also apply. Applicants must demonstrate an English-language level equivalent to TOEIC 750 or an equivalent TOEFL or IELTS qualification. The programme is intended for generalist engineers and graduates specialising in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, artificial intelligence or data science.