MA/MS in Industrial Engineering and Management
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands•World Rank #99
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At Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands, MA/MS in Industrial Engineering and Management is offered as a master's degree in Engineering & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 24,900 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students). The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
At a glance
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed June 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
✔ Combine engineering knowledge with management, sustainability, and entrepreneurship
✔ Choose between five in-depth specialisations
✔ Prepare for a career where technology drives innovation and sustainability
In this Master’s programme, you learn how to solve industrial problems using technical, scientific, and business insights. About 70% of the curriculum focuses on engineering and technology, complemented by courses in sustainability and business. The programme is taught in English and offers a global perspective, preparing you for leadership roles in technology-driven industries worldwide.
How can you design complex and sustainable consumer products? How can you bring renewable energy technologies to market efficiently? And how do you reduce production costs without losing quality? If you want to tackle these challenges where engineering meets business, the Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) at the University of Groningen is for you.
What to expect from the Master's programme IEM
Specialise in:
- Advanced Production Engineering (APE)
- Production Logistics Engineering (PLE)
- Smart Systems in Control and Automation (SSCA)
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Chemical Engineering (CE)
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Frequently asked questions
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen awards a Master's Degree in the field of Engineering & Technology on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 2 years.
Tuition for international students is EUR 24,900 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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