Kühne Logistics University (KLU) Summary
Kühne Logistics University is a private university and business school located in Hamburg, Hamburg. Kühne Logistics University in Hamburg is a private university that is recognised by the state and specialises in logistics, supply chain management, operations, analytics, sustainability, leadership, business, executive education and doctoral research. Its institutional development includes 2010 — Kühne Logistics University founded in Hamburg with support from the Kühne Foundation. The university was established according to the founder’s vision of advanced logistics and management education. Its current academic profile is shaped by business administration, logistics, supply chain management, operations, procurement, analytics, data science, sustainability, international management, leadership, entrepreneurship and management research. Location counts: The Hamburg campus is in HafenCity right next to the port and major logistics, shipping, trade, manufacturing, consulting, technology and sustainability organisations, providing a direct link to global supply networks for an operations-oriented university.
This master file contains the course portfolio with 2 undergraduate and 7 postgraduate entries. Where applicable subject combinations are merged under their parent degrees. Examples for undergraduates include Business Administration - Standard Track, Business Administration - Intensive Track, and later entries are Business Administration - Standard Track, Business Administration - Intensive Track. Postgraduate study International Management – Standard Track International Management – Fast Track Business Analytics and Data Science – Standard Track Business Analytics and Data Science – Fast Track Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Standard Track Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Fast Track Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Standard Track Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Fast Track Leadership and Supply Chain Management MBA. Each course still remains a parent qualification, and specialisations are recorded within the course entry, not misrepresented as separate degrees.
Admission is controlled at the program level. Applicants apply via KLU’s online portal. Bachelor applicants must have a recognised entrance qualification and proof of English language skills; master's applicants must have a relevant degree, sufficient business coursework, proof of English, and track-specific credits. MBA applicants add experience and an interview. PhD admission is research and position specific . Before submission applicants must check the language of instruction, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Admission to doctoral studies is independent of admission to bachelor or master studies and normally requires a viable research plan, qualified supervision and official approval by the responsible faculty.
Business Administration € 7,300 per semester in standard track € 8,150 per semester in intensive track 2026 The MSc costs €8,200 per semester and the part-time MBA costs €11,400 per semester. Application fee: 50 € Scholarships, early-bird discounts, loans and financing options are available. Doctoral funding follows the offered position. These institutional fees do not cover rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs or personal travel. Special tuition may be applied to continuing education, distance learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study forms, if this is provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding can be provided by BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards. However, each funding application is assessed independently of admission.










