Digital Factory and Operational Excellence — Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management
Bavarian University of Business and Technology (HDBW) · München, Germany
Open
78 days left to apply
Application deadline
15 Jan 2027
Register by 15 January 2027 + 3 more
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
4,740
EUR, see source for period
Duration
3 semesters, 5 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in: Industrial Engineering Management / Business Studies with focus on Logistics or Supply Chain Management Production Management Logistics Management Business Informatics / Computer Science Mechanical Engineering or comparable subjects "Pre-Master" for a Bachelor's degree obtained outside the EU In case of a non-EU Bachelor's degree, a Pre-Master is compulsory: one semester prep course for academic skills and German language and culture classes.full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC): B2 Business Vantage IELTS Academic: 5.5 TOEFL Essentials: 8 Reading: 8 Listening: 8 Speaking: 8…
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Bavarian University of Business and Technology (HDBW). The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: until 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the summer semester: until 14 March The following is…
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €9,480
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €194
- Living costs (12 months)
- €7,200
- First year, about
- €16,874
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Compare my optionsThe programme
Digital technologies are transforming manufacturing, logistics, and global supply chains. The Master's programme in Digital Factory and Operational Excellence at HDBW in Munich prepares students to design, optimise, and lead efficient, data-driven production and logistics systems in an increasingly digital industrial environment.
- How it is organised
- First semester: Business Planning, Finance and Entrepreneurship Business Analysis and Optimisation Processes Big Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence Work Science Agile Project Management in International Project Teams Production Strategy and Manufacturing in Global Networks Second semester:…
- Part-time work
- Numerous part-time job opportunities are available during studies in Munich, contingent upon your visa status permitting it.
- Support for international students
- International Office Services – twice-monthly Q&A sessions on campus
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Munich
Germany's strongest technical university, a very large international student crowd, the Alps an hour or two away, and the hardest room hunt in the country.
Munich is the capital of Bavaria, a city of more than 1.5 million people inside a region of about six million, about 50 km north of the Alps.
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