Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management

The Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) at the University of Groningen is designed for individuals who wish to tackle challenges where engineering meets business. This programme combines engineering knowledge with management, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, preparing students for leadership roles in technology-driven industries worldwide.

Programme Overview

• The programme is taught in English and offers a global perspective.
• About 70% of the curriculum focuses on engineering and technology, complemented by courses in sustainability and business.
• Students can choose between five in-depth specialisations:
  • Advanced Production Engineering (APE)
  • Production Logistics Engineering (PLE)
  • Smart Systems in Control and Automation (SSCA)
  • Biotechnology (BT)
  • Chemical Engineering (CE)

Facts and Figures

• Degree: MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management
• Course type: Master
• Duration: 24 months (120 EC)
• Croho code: 60029
• Language of instruction: English
• Start: September
• Faculty: Science and Engineering

Why Study This Programme in Groningen?

• Integration of technology and management
• Strongly embedded in a specific technology of your choice
• On successful completion, students will have a Master of Science (MSc.) diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management (international title) and be entitled to use the title of ir (ingenieur) in the Netherlands.

Programme Structure

• Year 1: About 70% of the curriculum is dedicated to engineering and technology, and about 30% focuses on management and business.
• Year 2: Students can choose between five specialisations and work on a Master Research Project (30 ECTS) and a Master Design Project (25 ECTS).

Curriculum

• The 2-year programme consists of 3 compulsory courses and 9 specialisation courses.
• Most courses are 5 ECTS.
• For the complete curriculum, please refer to the provided course information.

Extracurricular Activities

• Students can apply for the extracurricular FSE High Tech Systems and Materials Honours Master (1.5 years, 20 ECTS), developed in close collaboration with industry.

BYOD Policy

• Students of the Faculty of Science and Engineering are expected to adhere to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, ensuring seamless integration of personal electronic devices for academic purposes.

Programme Options

• Advanced Production Engineering (specialisation)
• Smart Systems in Control and Automation (specialisation)
• Production Logistics Engineering (specialisation)
• Biotechnology (specialisation)
• Chemical Engineering (specialisation)

Study Abroad

• Study abroad is optional and can be done for an average of 20 weeks.
• Exchange: Studying abroad is possible at a number of partner institutions, in consultation with the degree programme.
• Internship: The programme offers the opportunity to carry out an internship at a company in the Netherlands or abroad.

Entry Requirements

• Dutch diploma: A university Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or equivalent degree.
• International diploma: Holders of a foreign Bachelor's or Master's degree with equivalent learning outcomes as the Bachelor's degree programme Industrial Engineering and Management of the University of Groningen can be admissible.

Admission Requirements

• Previous education: A university Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or equivalent degree.
• Other admission requirements: BEFORE YOU APPLY, make sure to visit the MSc Application Procedure for all the necessary information about the procedure and admission requirements.

Transfer Options

• Transferring from other universities or institutes is possible, with specific requirements and procedures in place.

Registration Procedure

• The Board of Admissions will decide whether you can be admitted to the Master's degree programme.
• Applications are evaluated on a continuous basis.
• Please fill out the checklist to describe your pre-education.

Application Deadlines

• Type of student: Dutch students, EU/EEA students, non-EU/EEA students
• Deadline: 01 May 2026
• Start course: 01 September 2026

Tuition Fees

• Nationality: EU/EEA, non-EU/EEA
• Year: 2026
• Fee: € 2601 (EU/EEA), € 24900 (non-EU/EEA)
• Programme form: full-time

After Your Studies

• Job prospects: Career-market analyses consistently show a high demand for professionals with a combined technical and managerial background.
• Job examples: Product manager, Product developer, Production manager, Process designer

Research

• Various research groups are associated with the Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) Master's degree programme at the University of Groningen, which are all clustered within the Engineering and Technology institute Groningen (ENTEG).

Study Associations

• Students of Industrial Engineering and Management have their own study association, known as Lugus.
• Lugus organizes various activities for its members, both social, educational, and career-oriented.