Supply Chain and Operations Management (Master's program) – How to Apply
Are you considering to apply for admission to the Master's program in Supply Chain and Operations Management? This page provides you with relevant information on the admissions process.
At a Glance
| Category | Description |
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| Program | Supply Chain and Operations Management |
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Type of program | Full-time program |
| Beginning of program | summer semester |
| Program duration | 3 semesters |
| Credits | 90 ECTS credits |
| Language of instruction | German and English |
| Campus | Deutz Campus and Südstadt Campus |
| Restricted admission | Yes |
Admission Requirements
| University degree Successful applicants hold a university degree in Logistics, Production & Logistics or Business Administration with a specialization in Logistics (programs offered at TH Köln) or have graduated from a comparable program with a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Engineering/Science/Arts) or higher. The minimum required grade is 2.3 (German grading system). The examination board is charged with the decision whether a program from another institution is deemed suitable. The degree must be worth at least 210 credits and include contents from the field of logistics worth at least 30 credits. Information zur fachlichen Einschlägigkeit [in German] Applicants who graduated from a 6-semester Bachelor's program (180 credits) may enroll on the condition that they acquire additional 30 credits while enrolled in the Master's program. Applicants who have not graduated yet may apply if they can provide evidence, at the time of application, that - they are 30 credits (or less) away from graduating (i.e. that they have at least 150 of 180 credits in a 6-semester program or 180 of 210 credits in a 7-semester program). |
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Applicants with degrees obtained outside of Germany please consider the information on admission requirements and German language skills. |
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English and German language proficiency Additionally, all applicants who obtained their higher education entrance qualification from an institution where the language of instruction is not German need to submit proof that they have passed the German Language Proficiency Test for Admission of International Students (DSH - level 2). |
Application
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a) Application process for |
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Applications are submitted through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS). Information on the documents which are to be submitted with your application is available in CaMS. |
| Application period: Early May – July 15, 2026 |
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b) Application process for |
| You are required to apply through uni-assist. Please take note of the information on the application process through uni-assist. |
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Application period: Early April – June 16, 2026 |
Application for admission to an advanced semester
| It is possible to apply for admission to an advanced semester, particularly if you are changing your program or university. To be eligible, at least 15 ECTS credits from previous achievements must be recognized.
Information on the process, requirements and procedure is available on our information page on applying for admission to an advanced semester. |
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Application period - Mid-February until March 15 of each year for the summer semester |
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Admission restrictions This program has admission restrictions for the 2nd and 3rd semester. Admission to the program is only possible if places become available within the specified capacity limit. |
| Start your application in CaMS |