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Kühne Logistics University

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Kühne Logistics University

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Kühne Logistics University (KLU) is a top-ranked, AACSB-accredited business school in Hamburg, Germany, with a new campus in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Offering Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs fully in English, KLU specializes in logistics, supply chain management, business, and data analytics. Backed by the Kühne Foundation, it combines academic excellence with hands-on learning, emphasizing digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. With a low professor-to-student ratio (1:12), integrated internships, global exchange opportunities, and strong industry ties, KLU ensures students receive personalized support and career-driven education.

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KLU has strong corporate ties, with graduates working at top companies like Airbus, Deloitte, and the UN, most securing jobs within three months. Its diverse campus hosts 60+ nationalities, ~50% international students, and ~30% international staff. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, KLU is expanding globally, with a new campus in Ho Chi Minh City and future locations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Students benefit from 100+ international exchange partners, including NUS (Singapore), Stellenbosch University (South Africa), and Universidad de los Andes (Colombia).
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KLU takes immense pride in its name, as each letter highlights its unique strengths and value:

  • Kühne – Named after founder Klaus-Michael Kühne, a visionary businessman who built KLU’s strong corporate network, bridging academia and industry to create exceptional opportunities for students and alumni.

  • Logistics – Rooted in logistics, operations, and supply chains, KLU provides a unique Operations Mindset while expanding into broader management education. With AACSB accreditation, it ranks among the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

  • University – Committed to cutting-edge research, KLU’s faculty equips students with critical thinking skills and the latest insights, helping them differentiate rigorous research from opinions in an era of continuous learning.

KLU equips students with an Operations Mindset, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, resilience, and a results-oriented approach rooted in logistics and supply chain management. Its world-class faculty, supported by 50+ PhDs and Postdocs, collaborates with top institutions like MIT, INSEAD, and TU Munich, with research funded by the EU, DAAD, and industry leaders. KLU hosts excellence centers in shipping, humanitarian logistics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, driving innovation in key fields. It also fosters dynamic communities in Digital Transformation, AI, Start-Ups, Sustainability, and Leadership, creating valuable platforms for learning and networking.

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Explore KLU study programs:

Bachelor’s Programs

  • BSc in Business Administration with specializations in:
    • Digital Management
    • International Management
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Sustainable Management

Master’s Programs

  • MSc in Business Analytics & Data Science
  • MSc in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • MSc in International Management

Executive Programs

  • MBA Leadership & Supply Chain Management (part-time)
  • Master in Sustainable Management & Operations (part-time)
  • Certificate & Customized Programs tailored to corporate needs

Prep & Intro Programs

  • Business Foundations Program (Studienkolleg)
  • Immersion Programs
  • Summer Schools

Ph.D. Program

To know more about KLU study programs follow the link.

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