Master
Industrial Engineering and Management
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking to blend engineering principles with management and innovation in an international environment. A key tradeoff is broader scope over deep technical specialisation.
Tuition · Intl
↗€24,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗128
DUO ↓50% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,324
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
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.
✔ 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.
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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Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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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Tracks from HOVI
Advanced Production EngineeringSpecialisation
Smart Systems in Control and AutomationSpecialisation
Production Logistics EngineeringSpecialisation
BiotechnologySpecialisation
Chemical EngineeringSpecialisation
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: technische industriele vormgeving
Median starting salary (field)€3,324/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field59%
Permanent contract51%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten22%
Industrieel ingenieurs en productie-ingenieurs11%
Product- en kledingontwerpers8%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree64%
Women among first-years31%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 16 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.4
Would choose again3.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Scholarships
Internships
?No data yet
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