Bachelor
Industrial Engineering and Management
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking a blend of technical engineering and business management skills at a reputable Dutch university. Consider the language of instruction and specific specializations available.
Tuition · Intl
↗€19,800
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗72
DUO ↓25% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
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not specified
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
How can new technologies help create a more sustainable future? How can we make production processes work faster and smarter? And how do you turn innovative ideas into real solutions for companies? If you are curious about technology, enjoy problem-solving, and want to learn how companies improve their products, processes, and sustainability, the Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) at the University of Groningen is the right choice for you.What to expect from the Bachelor's programme IEM✔ Combine technical subjects such as math, physics, chemistry, and programming with business, management, and logistics.✔ Work on real-life challenges like sustainable production, supply chain optimisation, and renewable energy systems.✔ Prepare for an international career where technology and business meet.In this Bachelor's programme, you'll be trained as an engineer with strong analytical, technical, and management skills. You'll learn how to analyse problems, design solutions, and assess their technical and economic feasibility. From developing new products to improving energy efficiency; you'll explore how engineering contributes to both business success and sustainable development. With its international perspective, English-taught courses, and diverse student community, this programme prepares you for a career in industries worldwide.Want to learn more?Visit u
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k
Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Operations Management and Logistics31%
Industrial Engineering and Management24%
Innovation Management7%
Complex Systems Engineering and Management6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 268%
Complete this degree44%
Continue studying after graduating89%
Women among first-years20%
Say workload is “just right”43%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 110 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.5
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Internships
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