M.Sc. in Logistics

Rethinking Logistics: Combining Technology, Digitalization, and Intelligent Systems. With its reorientation for the 2026–27 winter semester, TU Dortmund University is also bringing fresh momentum to logistics education through its Master’s program in Logistics.

The Master’s program in Logistics combines proven logistics expertise with forward-looking content from mechanical engineering and computer science. This creates a modern academic profile at the intersection of technology, digitalization, and intelligent systems.

The logistics of the future emerges where physical processes, digital technologies, and innovative technical solutions interact. The newly restructured Master’s program in Logistics at TU Dortmund University prepares students to analyze, further develop, and design sustainable complex systems, and to meet the challenges of an increasingly digitized and automated logistics sector.

The Master’s in Logistics at TU Dortmund University represents a new generation of logistics: technically sound, digitally connected, and practice-oriented.

Studying at Europe's Logistics Hub

As one of Europe’s leading logistics and technology hubs, Dortmund offers an ideal environment for a practice-oriented master’s program. The connection between the university, research, and industry provides insights into current developments and creates a wide range of opportunities for projects, networking, and career paths. You’ll benefit from the immediate proximity to the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), one of the world’s leading research institutes in the field of logistics.

Its central location in the Ruhr region places you in close proximity to numerous companies, research institutions, and innovative logistics projects. At the same time, Dortmund stands out as a university city with short distances, a wide range of recreational activities, good infrastructure, and attractive housing.

Benefits at a Glance:

• Interdisciplinary master’s program combining logistics, mechanical engineering, and computer science
• New technical focus on digitalization, automation, and intelligent systems
• Opportunities for individualized specialization and personal focus
• Practical projects with industry partners
• Study at one of Europe’s leading logistics hubs
• Excellent career prospects in industry, consulting, and research
• An attractive student life in Dortmund with a good value for money, a wide range of housing options, and an international environment

Admission requirements are governed by the examination regulations. The self-assessment guide explains the requirements for the preceding bachelor’s degree. The admission requirements represent the minimum standards.

The courses in the master’s program build upon the knowledge gained in the bachelor’s program—particularly in the areas of physical logistics, information logistics, and logistics management. They promote systemic and networked thinking, impart in-depth methodological knowledge, and lay the foundation for a scientific approach to work.

The Master’s program focuses on academic research. Lectures by external instructors, as well as the teaching and application of skills in cooperation with industry partners, ensure the practical relevance of the application-oriented content. An industry internship is not mandatory but may be completed on a voluntary basis.

This three-semester full-time program builds on the knowledge gained in the bachelor’s program and provides in-depth study, particularly in the areas of physical logistics, information logistics, and logistics management. These topics are supplemented by technical and digital specializations that allow for individual customization.

The elective options in mechanical engineering and computer science allow students to develop a personalized skill set that meets the diverse demands of modern industry and research fields. Students can pursue their interests in a targeted manner—from intelligent production systems to automation and data analysis, all the way to digital logistics solutions.

Particular emphasis is placed on scientific research and the development of original solutions. Specialized labs, project work, simulation exercises, and collaboration with industry partners combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. In the process, you will learn to make well-founded strategic and operational decisions for complex systems.