Master of Arts (M.A.)

Study Logistics

Are you interested in lean management, digitalisation and sustainability?

Would you like to learn how to design lean, resource-saving logistics processes and make the most of the opportunities offered by digitalisation?

The Master's degree programme in Logistics will provide you with the tools you need for your professional success, based on the requirements of operational practice.

 

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Presentation of the Master's programme in Logistics, presentation shown on 5.12.2024

 

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Ein Mann und eine Frau sitzen draußen an einem Tisch vor einem Apple Notebook. Im Hintergrund das OTH Gebäude.
Foto: OTH Regensburg / Florian Hammerich

Content

What is the logistics programme about?

As logistics experts, you need a sound understanding of processes, knowledge of the possibilities of automation and expertise in the design of modern IT solutions. 

This is precisely the focus of our interdisciplinary Master's degree programme in Logistics, which is offered jointly by the Faculties of Business and Management, Civil Engineering and Computer Science and Mathematics.

Zwei Personen sitzen draußen und unterhalten sich. Auf einem Tisch liegt ein Notebook und Tablets. Im Hintergrund ist ein Strauch.
Foto: OTH Regensburg / Florian Hammerich

Strengths of the degree programme

Interdisciplinary orientation

On the degree programme, you will learn about logistics from more than just one perspective. You will understand logistics as an interplay between business administration, computer science and mechanical engineering.

Career opportunities

What career prospects do I have?

TYPICAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE

  • Procurement and supply chain management, e.g. in strategic and operational purchasin
  • Logistics planning, e.g. for the realisation of a new logistics centre
  • Supply planning, e.g. for the start-up phase of new projects
  • Management consulting, e.g. with a focus on digitalisation
  • Operational management, e.g. logistics management
Auf einem Notebook sieht man eine Präsentation über "integrierter prozessorientierter Materialfluss im supply chain".
Foto: OTH Regensburg / Florian Hammerich

Structure and modules

How is the programme structured?

The degree programme is designed as a full-time course and lasts 3 semesters.

On the one hand, you will deepen your knowledge of the basics of logistics, and on the other, you will choose your own specialisation modules, allowing you to shape your studies according to your own interests and skills.

    • Data Science and AI
    • Smart Logistics Processes
    • Business Process Optimisation
    • Material flow and production planning
    • Sustainability in the supply chain
    • Design of IT systems

    • Material Flow Simulation
    • Innovation Management
    • Lean Management
    • Design of production systems
    • Procurement Processes
    • Distribution Logistics
    • Offers of the Virtual University of Bavaria and many more

  • In the third semester, you will write your Master's Thesis, typically in collaboration with a company.

    You will also work together on a practical project with an industrial company. 


Studies and organisational matters

So that everything runs smoothly

Where do the courses take place? Can I also go abroad? What is fundamentally important for me? You can find answers to these and other questions here.

  • The courses take place mainly on the main campus of OTH Regensburg in the buildings of the Faculty of Business and Management.

    Building S
    Seybothstraße 2
    93053 Regensburg


  • The Accreditation was approved by the internal Accreditation Commission on 14 February 2022. It is valid until 14 March 2029, subject to fulfilment of the conditions. The fulfilment of the condition was decided by the internal accreditation commission on 10 February 2023.

     

     We achieve top results in rankings!

    •     Second place in the Germany-wide CHE ranking for our Bachelor's degree programmes
    •     First place of all public Bavarian universities in the CHE ranking for our Master's degree programmes
    •     StudyCheck Award 2024 TOP University in Germany for OTH Regensburg

  • Experience abroad broadens your horizons and sharpens your profile. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain intercultural experience and key skills that will stay with you for the rest of your life!

    In the Master's degree programme in Logistics, a stay abroad as part of a semester abroad or an internship abroad is not explicitly envisaged, but can easily be integrated into the course of study, ideally in the third semester.

    Our partner universities worldwide and many co-operating companies are open to you.

    Do you have questions about a semester abroad? Our  International Office will be happy to advise you!


Application info

Please note the special qualification requirements for this degree programme (only available in German).

1. Please register in the OTH Regensburg application portal. It is not necessary to register with “Hochschulstart” for this degree programme.

2. The application process is entirely online. Please complete the online application and upload all required application documents.

3. Make sure you regularly check your status in the application portal. Here you can also see whether any documents are still missing. These documents must be submitted by the end of the deadline.

4. You will automatically receive email notifications via the application portal when your application status changes.

5. After your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail with further information from the Admissions and Organisation Office of the OTH Regensburg as confirmation of receipt.

 

6.  If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline.

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

For winter semesters:

Application period: 1 May – 15 June

For summer semesters:

Application period: 15 November – 15 January

1. Please register in the application portal of OTH Regensburg .

2. You can now select the programme you want to apply for. Please go through the steps of the application, read the information carefully and upload the required documents when prompted. If you are applying for a higher semester, the most important documents are your university entrance qualification (for details please also check the tab „International“), certificates of language proficiency, official transcripts of records showing the courses you already completed, as well as a completed and signed application for credit recognition. Additional documents will be pointed out in the application portal.

Important!
You should only apply for a higher semester if you have already completed at least one semester in a similar university degree in terms of academic level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) and field of study. If you are currently enrolled in your first semester at university, you should not apply for a higher semester because you will most likely not receive your exam results before our application deadline (we do not accept any documents after the deadline).

To assess whether you have already completed creditable work, you should first read the study and examination regulations of the programme you wish to study, in particular which courses and modules are included in the curriculum. Further details of course content can be found in the programme’s module handbook. You can find these documents on the OTH Regensburg programme website. If you believe that you have already completed courses that are equivalent in terms of content and workload to courses from the programme’s curriculum at OTH Regensburg, you can make a proposal for recognition to the Admissions Board by listing these courses in the application for credit transfer. You also need to submit transcripts of records. Please combine these with course or module descriptions from your previous university. Instead of uploading the complete module handbooks, you should only upload the module descriptions of the courses you have completed. If the courses were taken at OTH Regensburg, module descriptions are not required. If you would be interested in studying the programme in the first semester as well, you should apply separately for the first semester (different deadlines or requirements may apply).

3. Please check the OTH Regensburg application portal regularly for updates on your status or missing documents. If necessary, you can upload any missing documents before the application deadline.

4. As soon as your application has been processed by the Admissions Office, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with additional information. Please note that receiving a confirmation e-mail does not imply that you will also receive admission.

 

5. If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline. 

6. The examination committee decides on the crediting of academic achievements and whether a placement in a higher semester is possible. This placement is based on the creditable achievements and not on the semesters completed. Please note that there may also be admission restrictions in the admission procedure for higher semesters. 

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

 

BACHELOR'S CERTIFICATE

For the application for this Master's degree programme please submit your certificates and diplomas of your home country translated into German or English. The complete Bachelor's certificate with all subjects, the final grade and the grading scale is required. You can find detailed information in the admission requirements.

 

GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS

German language skills on level DSH 2 are required. You have to upload your German language certificate either when applying or when enrolling via the online portal.

These certificates are recognized as an alternative to the DSH 2 certificate:

  • TestDaF: TDN 4 in all sections of the exam
  • Studienkolleg: Feststellungsprüfung „Deutsch“
  • DSD: Level II with C1 in all sections of the exam
  • Goethe: C2
  • telc: telc Deutsch C2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
  • ÖSD: C2
  • UNIcert® Deutsch III

If you need a visa to study in Germany, you should look into the visa procedure and (if necessary) register on the waitlist as soon as possible. Depending on your country, receiving a visa appointment can take a long time. On the other hand, our admission letters are only valid for one semester and admission cannot be deferred.

You can find more information for prospective international students (on visas or other issues) on the web pages of the International Office.

Admission and enrolment

After the Master Commission has checked your documents, you will receive an admission or rejection notice by e-mail.
If you receive admission, you can immediately accept the place of study online in the application portal and upload the enrolment documents.
Enrolment generally takes place in August for a winter semester or in February for a summer semester.
 

Important information for online enrolment

Semester fee

The application for enrolment ("Antrag auf Immatrikulation") will include information about the current semester fee and the transfer details.

Documents

The following documents must normally be uploaded for online enrolment at the university:

  • Signed application for enrolment ("Antrag auf Immatrikulation") along with other documents required, depending on the individual case. You will receive this by e-mail.
  • Signed(declaration of consent regarding data protection (“Einwilligungserklärung zum Datenschutz”). You will receive this together with the application for enrolment.
  • Copy of valid identity card/passport
  • Digital notification of health insurance (M10), see the following notes "I would like to enrol. What do I have to do?"

I want to enrol as a student and have to provide proof of health insurance. What do I need to do?

  • If you have chosen public / statutory insurance, please contact your health insurance company and inform them that you are planning to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. Your health insurance company will then send us a digital notification known as M10. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in PDF or paper form. Our institution number is H0000048 (please provide this to your insurance company if necessary).

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If the insurance from your home country is not accepted in Germany and you are over 30 years old, you may have chosen a private health insurance for Germany. In this case, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany with your insurance documents. Please inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg and remain privately insured. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of your exemption from public insurance. Please note that we cannot accept an insurance membership certificate from your private health insurance instead of the exemption. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If you are already insured in another EU country, your insurance may be accepted in Germany. If that is the case, you need to apply from exemption from compulsory public insurance. To do that, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany, send them your insurance documents and inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of exemption. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in paper form. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you are coming from a non-EU country and/or are over 30 years old, you need to take on public or private health insurance which is valid in Germany. The website of the DAAD should help you better understand your options and choose the type of insurance which is best for you. After you have chosen your insurance, please ask your insurance company to send us a digital confirmation message of your insurance, or (if you have chosen private insurance) apply for exemption as instructed above.