Programs/Master/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Master

Transport and Supply Chain Management

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Best for students seeking data-driven expertise in global logistics, transport networks and supply chain optimization. Trade-off: specialized quantitative focus offers less breadth in general management or strategy topics than broader busin
Tuition · Intl
€22,500
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
216
DUO ↑11% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
622 bachelor 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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Make data-driven decisions for transport and supply chain networks Want to learn how to create sustainable value in fast-moving industries like technology or fashion? Interested in understanding how government regulations and policies impact business opportunities? Then Transport and Supply Chain Management is the Master’s programme for you. This Master’s programme at VU Amsterdam will give you the knowledge and skills to successfully solve challenges in modern supply chains and transportation networks. You will also understand the impact of legislation and governmental vision on supply chains and the planet. Your quantitative analytical skills and all-encompassing view of supply chains will make you an attractive candidate for many jobs in the field. Unlike any other programme, this Master’s at VU Amsterdam combines Transport Economics and Supply Chain Management into a single degree, giving you a 360-degree view of your field of study. From the supply chain decisions of a single company to the policies and regulations that shape the entire industry, you will understand how it all works, and how to make it all work to your advantage. You will be in high demand for jobs, since you have a better understanding of how all the pieces fit together.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsIndividual assignmentLectureOral presentationPracticalResearch proposalSelf-studyTutorial
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k

Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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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-years43%
Say workload is “just right”54%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 27 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-05-31
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-05-31
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
26 Nov 2026
Open day
6 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • IELTS writing: 6
  • TOEFL internet based: 92
Scholarships
VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP)Merit-based tuition fee waiver
NL ScholarshipContribution towards living costs
External scholarshipsVaries by provider/country
Internships
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