Leveraging the long-standing academic strength and research resources of BJTU and TU Delft in the transportation field, the program integrates the two universities’ strengths in smart mobility, transportation planning, artificial intelligence, and related areas. It establishes a multidisciplinary, research-integrated, and internationally oriented education system. Supported by both universities’ platforms, students gain access to world-leading educational environments, research opportunities, and diverse pathways for academic and personal development.

Core courses are jointly taught by faculty members from both institutions, with more than one-third delivered by senior faculty from TU Delft. The program brings together domain experts and active researchers to form a high-level instructional team. Through deep collaboration in curriculum design, teaching organization, and learning assessment, the program effectively integrates Eastern and Western educational philosophies and enhances teaching quality as well as students’ overall competencies.

Core professional courses are taught entirely in English. During the first two years, BJTU faculty provide parallel academic tutoring and language support to help students achieve breakthroughs in both English proficiency and disciplinary knowledge. This phased approach helps students adapt to an international learning environment and builds a solid foundation for future graduate studies or global career development.

During the final-year thesis stage, the program implements a dual-supervisor model, with faculty from both BJTU and TU Delft jointly responsible for topic guidance, process supervision, and final evaluation. Thesis topics align closely with industry trends and academic frontiers, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice. Students are systematically trained in problem identification, research methodology, and innovation-oriented thinking.

Reflecting the “Transportation + Intelligence” development trend, the curriculum offers two tracks: Railway Transportation and Urban Transportation. Courses cover key areas such as transportation organization, traffic planning, intelligent scheduling, travel behavior analysis, and transportation system modeling. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary integration and systems thinking, equipping students with strong adaptability to emerging technologies and new industry developments.

Since the establishment of the program, graduates have demonstrated outstanding academic and professional potential. Approximately 41% of students pursue master’s degrees at QS Top 50 universities worldwide, while 16% continue their studies at top domestic institutions such as Tsinghua University and Peking University. Other graduates join leading organizations, including national railway groups, international consulting companies, and multinational mobility technology companies, embarking on careers in research, policy analysis, operations management, and related fields.

The program offers a wide range of dedicated scholarships supporting students’ development at different stages, including awards for academic excellence, significant progress, IELTS achievement, and postgraduate admissions. These highly competitive and generous scholarships motivate students to strive for excellence and pursue continuous improvement.

To ensure smooth progression within the dual-institution educational environment, the program provides comprehensive academic, personal, and career support, covering academic tutoring, living services, psychological support, graduate school advising, and career planning. A positive, supportive, and aspirational learning atmosphere is cultivated to help students achieve holistic growth and long-term success.