Master of Transport Management
Master of Science
Program Focus
The Master of Science in Transport Management at the German Kazakh Institute for Sustainable Engineering Sciences (KINI) in Aktau provides students with a solid academic and practical foundation in the fields of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management. The program combines technical, analytical, and managerial perspectives and enables students to understand, design, and optimize complex transport and logistics systems.
- Start:From Winter Semester 2026
- Duration:4 semesters (standard period of study)
- Language of Instruction:English
Students explore topics such as:
- Logistics Systems & Management: Demand forecasting, inventory control, network design, and logistics strategies.
- Transport Infrastructure & Planning: Road, rail, maritime, and air transport; transshipment terminals; hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
- Intralogistics: Warehouse operations, material flow, inventory and production management.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program are well-prepared for diverse roles in the logistics and transport industry. The acquired knowledge and skills enable them to take on responsibilities in planning, coordination, analysis, and management within both public and private sectors.
Typical job titles include:
- Logistics Manager
- Transport Planner
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Project Manager (Transport & Logistics)
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- Freight forwarding and logistics companies
- Supply chain departments of industrial companies
- Transport operators and infrastructure providers
Application Information
Applications for the Master’s Program in Sustainable Energy Systems open on 17 February 2026 for students interested in starting their studies in September 2026. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. All required documents must be submitted within this period.
Admission decisions are made by a selection committee based on a ranking procedure. The evaluation considers the overall academic qualifications of applicants, their previous academic performance, language proficiency, and the relevance of their academic background to the study profile of the program.
Applicants are required to submit:
a motivation letter in English (maximum 500 words),
a CV outlining their educational and professional background,
an academic transcript (students in their final year of study may submit an official transcript of records at the time of application and provide the final diploma upon enrollment).
The program is conducted in English. Therefore, applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to successfully complete the program. If the applicant’s previous degree was completed in English or if the applicant can otherwise demonstrate adequate English proficiency, a separate IELTS certificate is not required.
Please prepare all documents in one combined PDF file and submit them via the link below.
Students are encouraged to apply for available grants and funding opportunities in parallel with their program application. Information regarding the number of grants will be announced soon.
For further information regarding the application procedure, prospective applicants may contact Dr. Dinmukhambet Baimbetov.