Study logistics abroad
An in-depth guide to studying logistics as an international student.
Logistics degrees abroad
Logistics refers to the sourcing and delivery of products and services. It’s a subject that blends elements of engineering, procurement, IT, business, and marketing.
As a logistics student, you’ll study the theoretical and practical aspects of successful supply chains. You’ll be challenged to apply what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios by improving the operations and productivity of existing supply chains. The skills you’ll gain in planning, negotiation, management, and distribution will equip you for a successful career in the field, anywhere around the world.
Logistics is a booming area of international business that has undergone rapid global expansion. By studying abroad, you’ll see first-hand how the industry operates across borders, make useful professional connections, and boost your employability. You’ll also grow in confidence and independence as you travel the world and forge new friendships.
Logistics program structure
Two-year associate degrees provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the field of logistics and are a useful stepping stone into entry-level employment or enrollment on a bachelor’s course.
A BSc in logistics is studied over three years or four years, depending on your university and country of study. Most universities will also recommend that you undertake a placement year to gain hands-on industry experience and improve your employability.
If you’re still keen to learn more about logistics after finishing your bachelor’s, you can enroll in a research-based postgraduate qualification. An MSc can be studied over one or two years, depending on if you choose to study on a full-time or part-time basis. After this, you can study a PhD which takes between four and seven years to complete.
Logistics programs are mainly taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and one-to-one tutorials. Some universities will also arrange regular field trips to logistics companies and guest lectures from industry professionals.
Methods of assessment will vary from module to module, but you’ll probably be asked to complete exams, essays, written assignments, presentations, and research projects.
No logistics program will cover exactly the same content because universities around the world offer different specialist elective modules. However, the following core areas of study will feature on most programs:
- Principles of logistics
- Logistics of business
- Warehousing and distribution
- Logistics management
- Transport and traffic
- Materials handling
- Supply chain strategy
- Supply chain modeling
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Logistics study abroad programs
Logistics undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in logistics
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International Logistics Management - BA Altinbas University, Turkey
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 8,500 USD
- Start date
- February, September
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Business (Global Logistics Management) - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,634 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - BBus RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 34,560 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Logistics - BBA University of New Brunswick, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 17,357 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - BSc (Hons) University of Hull, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
Associate in logistics
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Global Logistics and Maritime Management - ASc University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 65,293 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Supply Chain and Logistics Management - ASc Goodwin University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 24,888 USD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Logistics graduate programs
Master's in logistics
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Global Logistics - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 9 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 54,434 USD
- Start date
- August
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Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics - MSc Linköping University, Sweden
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 19,000 USD
- Start date
- September
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Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics - MSc Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Business (Supply Chain & Logistics) - MBA RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Logistics Management (Advanced) - MBA University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,971 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Doctorate in logistics
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Supply Chain & Logistics - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 34,560 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in logistics
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Maritime and Logistics Management - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 34,155 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Co-op) - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,922 CAD
- Start date
- January, February, May, September
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - PGDip Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,900 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
Certificate in logistics
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Supply Chain and Logistics Management - PGCert RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 19,200 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Maritime and Logistics Management - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 17,078 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Supply Chain Management - Logistics - PGCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,726 CAD
- Start date
- September
Pathway in logistics
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management Pre-Master's - PGP Kingston University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 8 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 9,500 USD
- Start date
- January, April
Future logistics careers
Thanks to the increasingly global nature of the field, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to achieve international success and work smoothly across borders. Some of the most popular jobs pursued by logistics graduates include:
- Logistics manager
- Supply chain manager
- Procurement executive
- Supply analyst
- Distribution manager
- Inventory planner
- Purchasing and materials manager
- Customer demand planner
Employers are always on the lookout for graduates with experience and insight in the sector. As such, it’s a good idea to try and secure a placement or internship with a logistics organization. Your university’s career service can point you in the direction of opportunities and help you approach companies.
