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Supply Chain Management

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Tuition · Intl
€22,200
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
352
DUO ↑119% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
29 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,552
/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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Study Supply Chain Management in Groningen and learn to analyze supply chain processes, coordinate networks of organizations, and lead in the sustainability transition. How do companies make their supply chains more responsive to customer needs? How can managers use real-time data and digital tools to support decisions when disruptions threaten reliability and efficiency? And how can they improve performance while reducing environmental and social impact? The one-year MSc Supply Chain Management in Groningen prepares you to understand, design, and improve supply chains in a rapidly changing world. It combines academic depth with practical relevance, giving you the tools to make a real impact. You will explore ways to serve customers better, reduce costs, and effectively handle disruptions—while making supply chains more sustainable. * Tailor your study with a variety of elective courses that match your interests and career goals. * Take a Double Degree Master's in Service and Supply Chain Management with our partners at the Católica Porto Business School and earn two Master's degrees in two years! * Specialize in topics such as Energy Transition and Climate Change, Future Prosperity and Sustainability or Healthy Society. * Put knowledge into practice with real-life case studies, working on the design and coordination of supply chains at multiple levels.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
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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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Master InternshipSpecialisation
Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.
Energy Transition and Climate ChangeSpecialisation
Healthy SocietySpecialisation
Double degree master Service and Supply Chain ManagementSpecialisation
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: (transport en) logistiek algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,552/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field84%
Permanent contract71%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Administratief magazijnpersoneel27%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten19%
Inkopers14%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree83%
Women among first-years24%
Say workload is “just right”60%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 41 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2026-10-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-15
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
27 Nov 2026
Open dayonline
7 Dec 2026
Open day
12 Mar 2027
Open dayonline
15 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
Internships
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