Industrial Engineering and Management

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

How can you design a complex and sustainable consumer product or bring novel renewable energy technologies and processes to market? How can you minimize production costs without compromising on quality and safety?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60029
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

These are typical questions that a graduate of the Master’s programme in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) is able to address. In a progressively technological society, IEM engineers will increasingly become leaders of technological innovation and design.

A student in the Master’s degree programme in IEM learns how to solve technological problems in a business context. In IEM, we work on industrial problems from a technical and scientific design perspective. The general aim of our IEM Master’s programme is to train engineers to acquire a thorough overview of all primary and secondary business processes in the fields of Production Technology and Logistics (PTL) and Sustainable Process Engineering (SPE).

More than its nearest competitors, the IEM Master's degree programme of the University of Groningen focuses on technology. Over two-thirds of the curriculum is dedicated to engineering and technology. Additionally there are courses that focus on management and business. You can choose between two tracks:

  • PTL: Production Technology and Logistics
  • SPE: Sustainable Process Engineering

About 70% of the curriculum is dedicated to engineering and technology, and the remainder focuses on Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Systems Engineering. You can choose from five specializations within the two tracks.

Production Technology and Logistics

- Advanced Production Engineering

- Smart Systems in Control and Automation

- Production Logistics Engineering

Sustainable Process Engineering

- Chemical Engineering

- Biotechnology

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Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

  • Integration of technology and management
  • Strongly embedded in a specific technology of your choice
  • Distinctive tracks with corresponding specializations
  • On successful completion of this Master's degree programme, you will have a Master of Science (MSc.) diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management (international title). In the Netherlands, you will also be entitled to use the title of ir (ingenieur)
  • Marijn van Rooij, MSc IEM alumnus and CTO of Ocean Grazer B.V., received the Prince Friso Engineering Award in 2022
  • Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike


Studieprogramma

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opbouw
2-year programme; credits per year: 60 ECTS; most courses are 5 ECTS.

This 2-year programme consists of 4 compulsory courses, 5 track specific courses and 4 electives that allow you to choose your preferred specialization. In addition, the second year is dedicated to a Master Research Project (30 ECTS) and a Master Design Project (25 ECTS).

For the complete curriculum, please click the links below to go to the Ocasys pages with all course information.

Extracurricular activities

In addition to this master's programme, you can apply for the extracurricular FSE High Tech Systems and Materials Honours Master (1.5 years, 20 ECTS), developed in close collaboration with industry. This programme offers multidisciplinary collaboration, hands-on product development for a company, masterclasses and workshops from experts. Upon completion, you will receive a mention on your diploma supplement.

BYOD Policy
Please be advised that students of the Faculty of Science and Engineering are expected to adhere to our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, ensuring seamless integration of personal electronic devices for academic purposes. For more detailed information on our BYOD policy, please visit our webpage.


1e jaar About 70% of the curriculum is dedicated to engineering and technology, and about 30% focuses on management and business. Within the two tracks, you can choose between five specialisations:
periode
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PTL: Foundations of Logistics Systems Engineering
5 EC
PTL: Robotics for IEM
5 EC
Technology Based Entrepreneurship
5 EC
SPE: Bioprocesses for Engineers
5 EC
SPE: Polymer Products
5 EC
Technology Based Entrepreneurship
5 EC
PTL: Simulation of Logistic Systems
5 EC
PTL: Surface Engineering and Coating Technology
5 EC
SPE: Advanced LCA for Sustainability
5 EC
SPE: Elective courses
20 EC
PTL: Elective courses
20 EC
PTL: Analysis and Control of Smart Systems
5 EC
SPE: Advanced Product Engineering
5 EC
Sustainable Industrial Practice
5 EC
Systems Engineering
5 EC
SPE: Advanced Polymer Processing
5 EC
2e jaar
periode
1234
Research Methodology
5 EC
Master's Research Project
30 EC
Master's Design Project
25 EC

tracks

track Production Technology and Logistics (PTL)

More information about the specific content this track can be found here: https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/60029-5601

When you decide to apply for the Master's degree programme in IEM, be sure to apply to your preferred track.

track Sustainable Process Engineering (SPE)

More information about the specific content of this track can be found here: https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/60029-5604

When you decide to apply for the Master's degree programme in IEM, be sure to apply to your preferred track.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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study abroad
Exchange: Studying abroad is possible at a number of partner institutions, in consultation with the degree programme.
Internship: This programme offers you the opportunity to carry out an internship at a company in the Netherlands or abroad. Our choice of industry partners ranges from large multinationals (such as Shell, Philips, Unilever) to dynamic small-medium enterprises in the Groningen area. The internship has a typical duration of 3 to 5 months and counts towards your final degree (as a Master Design Project).

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 20500
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 24900

1 september 2026

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
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Do you prefer an early decision on your request for admission? Don't wait until 1 May, but use one of the earlier deadlines for this Master's programme (for a course start on 1 September).
If the University of Groningen has received your complete application before, then you will receive a decision at the latest on:

Application - Decision:

1 December– 15 January

1 February – 1 March

15 March – 15 April

1 May - 15 June

The Board of Admissions will decide whether you can be admitted to the Master's degree programme. Please fill out the checklist to describe your pre-education.




toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
A university Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or equivalent degree. A special pre-master programme is available for holders of a technical Dutch HBO or WO Bachelor's degree in the field of engineering. For details on the transfer options, please make an appointment with the academic advisor: https://www.rug.nl/fse/organization/esc/academicadvisors/external-pages/msc.-industrial-engineering-and-management-studieadviseur

Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students from a Dutch HBO institute is also published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/education/admission-application/apply-msc/nl-diploma/1

studie kosten
bron: University of Groningen
bedrag kostenpost
€ 9500.00levensonderhoudper jaar
€ 75.00inschrijvingsgeldin het eerste jaar
€ 660.00studiematerialenper jaar
€ 750.00visa/permitvoor de gehele opleiding

De stad

studievereniging

TBV Lugus
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. In addition, Lugus provides study aids in the shape of summaries and organizes regular book sales. Nearly all students of Industrial Engineering and Management join Lugus, which now boasts more than 550 members. This number is rising every year..

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Endre Eisinga
What I really like about the Master's programme is that I can apply the knowledge that I have acquired directly within industry.

Endre Eisenga - Student of the MSc Industrial Engineering and Management

While doing my Bachelor’s in IEM, I became very interested in applying technical business theory to create models that can simulate reality. When looking for a Master’s programme, I decided to do the IEM Master’s, mainly because of the number of elective courses. I was able to align the courses very well with my interests and create a unique track...
For example, besides doing my Master’s degree, I am currently a student consultant at Wehkamp, where I am part of a project organized by IEM students. After completing the first year of the IEM Master’s in the form of courses within the programme, my second year consists of doing research at the university for half a year and a design project at a company for half a year. I am planning to do my research at another university, located in Milan. For my design project, I am still considering my options, but I am confident that my broad technical background will enable me to find a company that is a good fit.


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Jorn-Ids Heins
Study Industrial Engineering and Management at the University of Groningen

Stef van Grieken, CEO of Cradle, UG Alumnus of the year 2024
werkzaam als CEO of Cradle, UG Alumnus of the year 2024
IEM provides the technical side of an engineering degree while also covering essential business fundamentals

I chose to study Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) because of my interest in the rapid advancements in technology around the world and the strong engineering focus of IEM in Groningen. After completing my bachelor’s, I decided to continue with the Master’s programme in Groningen as well.
IEM provides the technical side of an engineering degree while also covering essential business fundamentals, making this combination incredibly valuable for a future career. The curriculum equips you to master a specific technical area while having a multidisciplinary approach...
Next to academia, my studies allowed me to focus on personal development, which I find very important. I was quite active in extracurricular activities, which I believe contributed to my job success later on.

Back then, I envisioned myself a career in Silicon Valley. This led me to completing my Master’s thesis at Google, ultimately leading to a position there. At Google, I worked on machine learning. After working there for more than 7 years, I decided to launch Cradle together with my co-founders. Cradle is a platform that uses AI to accelerate the development of practically applicable proteins. Just as ChatGPT can help write a text, Cradle’s AI helps to find the most promising protein that can be used as medicine, an alternative for plastic, milk, or a detergent, for example.


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studenten
onderzoeker
Ocean grazer rules the waves

Warun Bhola
bij Deloitte Consulting B.V.
Perfect balance between basic business administration and technical detail

After my graduation I started as a consultant at the Strategy & Operations practice of Deloitte Consulting. I focus on large scale transformations like designing and implementing new operating models, large scale cost reductions and mergers and acquisitions.Currently I’m working on a M&A project where I work in the team that designs the global to-be organization structure of two merging international clients in Consumer Business. My role typically includes facilitating client sessions, doing data analysis and making client documentation...
The combination of analytical and numerical skills and knowledge of business administration is crucial for a good consultant in my opinion. IEM Groningen offered me the perfect balance between basic business administration and technical detail. The study also allowed me to learn about my own strengths and interests. I think it’s important to do the things that you are passionate about and IEM will provide you with the right toolset to pursue any type of career after your graduation.


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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Career-market analyses consistently show a high demand for professionals with a combined technical and managerial background. Holders of a Master's degree in IEM can work as product managers, product developers, production managers, process designers, and engineering consultants.

== IEM engineers with a Production Technology and Logistics (PTL) specialization ==

IEM engineers with a PTL specialization can start a career as a product manager, involved in the development of new innovative products within the tight boundaries of technical, market and product-related constraints.

== Sustainable Process Engineering (SPE) specialized IEM engineers ==

SPE-specialized IEM engineers can become members of product and process design teams or for example begin a career as a production manager in industrial companies.



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