Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Logistics Engineering (BSc)
Venlo, Netherlands
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Nov 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,695 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* statutory tuition fees Full-time| Non-EU/EEA: € 13.080
Key Summary
About: As a Logistics Engineering BSc student at Fontys you'll learn to manage product movement with process design, operations optimization and data analytics. You'll do industry projects, company visits and expert lectures, complete two internships and attend workshops. Core topics include process evaluation, data simulation, IT programming and smart warehousing. You’ll build teamwork, communication and leadership with personal coach support and spend year one studying logistics and business with related bachelor peers.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter roles such as supply chain manager, logistics engineer, operations manager, consultant, warehouse manager or data analyst across logistics, transport, manufacturing and retail.
As a Logistics Engineering student, you’ll learn to manage the movement of products through smart process design, operations optimization, and data analytics. You’ll work on projects with industry partners, supported by lectures and workshops. Important topics are evaluating processes and creating process designs, and you’ll learn about data simulation, IT programming, and smart warehousing. Engagement in project work will allow you to develop your skills in teamwork, communication, and leadership. Company visits, lectures from industry experts and two internships provide you with insights into the real-life work environment.
Why this study in the Netherlands
- Alongside two internships, you’ll also work on company projects during your study. This means that you’ll have 2.5 years of practical experience by the time you graduate!
- In year 1, you work together with students from International Business, International Finance & Control, Marketing Management and Logistics Management, and explore the basics of logistics and business. After this year, you can continue with the Logistics Engineering programme or you can switch to another programme without study delay.
- We provide hands-on coaching on your professional skills, such as communication, teamwork, and leadership
- You’ll be supported by a personal coach who will guide you throughout your studies
- You’ll be immersed in a small, personal study environment
Year 1
In year 1, you work together with students from International Business, International Finance & Control, Marketing Management and Logistics Management, and explore the basics of logistics and business. Understand how these disciplines connect in company decision-making. After this year, you can continue with the Logistics Engineering programme or you can switch to another programme without study delay.
Year 2
In year 2, you continue in the chosen Logistics direction. You work on different logistics projects and build technical and data-driven expertise in logistics with subjects such as production, distribution, warehousing, and green logistics. You apply theory in hands-on projects that focus on optimisation and innovation.
Year 3
In year 3, you decide whether to continue with Logistics Engineering or Logistics Management. If you choose Logistics Engineering you can select one of two profiles: Supply Chain Engineer or Supply Chain Analyst. Use your free-choice semester to explore your interests and develop your skills further. You can combine it with an internship in the Netherlands or abroad, a pre-master, a minor at Fontys or another university, or a research project to broaden your logistics experience. You also follow the subject of integrated logistics, the content depends on your chosen profile.
Year 4
In your final year, you deepen your expertise within your chosen profile and work on a company project linked to your data-analysis expertise. In the final semester, you complete your graduation internship and bachelor thesis, tackling a real engineering-based logistics problem. After completing it, you’ll earn your Bachelor of Science and you are ready for a career in logistics.
What are you going to learn
- You'll learn how to optimise intelligent production processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency
- You'll learn how to implement smart warehousing to ensure exceptional customer service standards
- You'll use data simulation and IT to integrate with smart factories
Unfortunately, Fontys University of Applied Sciences does not offer any scholarships for this programme. However, students who are citizens of any EU/EEA country, Switzerland or the UK may be eligible for loans or grants via duo.nl.
Our graduates work in many different fields all over the world. Your specialization in Logistics Management or Engineering does not tie you to a specific job profile. Some examples of positions you may take on:
- Supply Chain Management: Some of our graduates work in supply chain management. They’re involved in supplier management, negotiating prices, and realizing service levels. Working in SCM means finding the best solution for your customers and managing the global flow of goods including storing and distribution.
- Consulting: As a consultant, you’re involved in projects where you consult various clients. This can be in the implementation of new IT systems, monitoring inventory, or managing warehouse performance. You may also advise on designing new layouts for warehouses or help clients improve their purchasing processes to minimize costs – all while maintaining the availability of products for production and sales.
- Manager Operations: Warehouse Manager, Inbound Operator, Distribution Planner, and Head of Production. Our graduates work in a company and are responsible for optimal performance within their area. Their tasks include managing personnel, making sure that targets are achieved, and striving for continuous improvement.