Kühne Logistics University
Kühne Logistics University - Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung (KLU) is a private, state-accredited university located on Hamburg’s harbor. Sponsored by the nonprofit Kühne Stiftung (Kühne Foundation), KLU offers a broad spectrum of courses and research in logistics and supply chain and business management.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Private, Hamburg |
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| City | Hamburg |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Students | ≈ 400 |
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 1 bachelor's, 1 master's, 2 in English |
| Application | Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 31.05 |
About the university
Our BSc, MSc, and PhD degree programs feature an international student body, an outstanding faculty, an intimate learning environment, and extensive corporate ties. Our part-time MBA program, open enrollment and customized Executive Education programs provide excellent opportunities for professionals to expand their expertise.
KLU is unique for its international faculty known for research excellence in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, and related aspects of business.
The private university in Hamburg is one of the top universities in the 2014 Handelsblatt research ranking of business administration faculties and achieved top ratings in the 2017 CHE university rankings.
Programmes
All 2 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2Application directly to the universityBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 31.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study and live
| Living costs per month | €1,318–1,354Room in a shared flat (WG) €1,354 · Own studio €1,318 |
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| Living costs per semester | from €7,908 |
Data for 2026. WG room and a 30 m² flat (warm rent) — MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026; other costs (food, clothing, transport, study materials) — a student's basic need under BAföG, €475 a month (§ 13 BAföG). Studierendenwerk dormitory rents are not entered yet. Source. For the student visa the blocked account needs €992 a month (€11,904 a year); the amount is revised every year.
Living costs in the city in detail →
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Questions about Kühne Logistics University
Are there programmes in English?
When do I need to apply?
Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.