Kühne Logistics University
Hamburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Students
- 500
- International students
- 80%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 2010
Overview
Kühne Logistics University (KLU) is a private, non-profit, state-recognized university headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with an Asian campus in Saigon, Vietnam. Founded in 2010 by the Kühne Foundation, KLU focuses on logistics, supply chain management, business, management, and data science. All programs are taught in English. KLU holds AACSB accreditation (2024), a ten-year Wissenschaftsrat reaccreditation (2024), and the FIBAA Premium Seal for all degree programs, placing it among the top 5% of business schools worldwide. Programs offered include a Bachelor in Business Administration, three Master's programs (International Management; Business Analytics and Data Science; Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management), a part-time MBA in Leadership and Supply Chain Management, a Doctoral/PhD program, and executive education offerings. KLU's 'operations mindset' integrates academic excellence with practical application, with emphasis on digital transformation, AI, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- International Management
- Business Analytics
- Data Science
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Leadership
Accreditation: AACSB, FIBAA, Wissenschaftsrat
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- study@klu.org
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€7,900 – €11,600 / semester
From about $17,064 / year
Domestic students
€7,900 – €11,600 / semester
Tuition fees are the same for all nationalities. Programs offer standard and fast/intensive tracks. An Early Bird discount of 10% applies for applications submitted between 1 November 2026 and 15 February 2027.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €7,900 / semester | Aug 15, 2026 | September |
| Business Foundations Program (Studienkolleg) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | — | 1 year | €5,900 / semester | Aug 28, 2026 | September |
| Doctoral / PhD Program (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €8,800 / semester | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics and Data Science (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €8,800 / semester | Jul 31, 2026 | September |
| Master of Science in International Management (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €8,800 / semester | Jul 31, 2026 | September |
| MBA in Leadership and Supply Chain Management (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | 18 months | €11,600 / semester | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.