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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Transport and Logistics Business - BBM SMK University of Applied Social Sciences, Lithuania
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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3,387 USD
Fee in university's local currency 2,800 EUR
- Start date
- September, January
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Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - BBA Florida International University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,566 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,566 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) - BBA Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- -
- Annual tuition fee
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9,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,600 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Business Administration - Operations & Logistics - BSc University of Findlay, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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33,250 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,250 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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International Business Administration: Logistics & International Trade - BBA (with foundation) Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 42 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,766 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,900 EUR
- Start date
- February, March, May, August, October, November
Associate in logistics
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Water Distribution - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
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Global Logistics and Maritime Management - ASc University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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50,378 USD
Fee in university's local currency 65,293 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Certificate in logistics
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics - Cert College of Alameda, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- January, August, June
Logistics graduate programs
Master's in logistics
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - MSc Cranfield University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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31,971 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Business and Management: Humanitarian Logistics - MA Hanken School of Economics, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,121 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,500 EUR
- Start date
- August
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International Logistics & Supply Chain Management - MSc ISM International School of Management, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,677 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,960 EUR
- 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
- Annual tuition fee
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18,145 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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International Management - Transport & Logistics - MA IUBH University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,923 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,990 EUR
- Start date
- April, May, October, November
Doctorate in logistics
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Supply Chain & Logistics - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,666 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,560 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in logistics
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Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Co-op) - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,514 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,922 CAD
- Start date
- January, February, May, September
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Maritime and Logistics Management - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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26,353 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,155 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Logistics & Supply Chain Management - GDip C3S Business School, Spain
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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6,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 5,000 EUR
- Start date
- February, 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
- Annual tuition fee
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13,485 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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14,814 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,200 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,146 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,726 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Supply Chain Management - Logistics - PGCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,992 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Maritime and Logistics Management - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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13,177 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,078 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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
- Annual tuition fee
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12,924 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP
- 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.
