All Levels
All funding: varies
Kühne Logistics University
Hamburg, Germany
"University for logistics and leadership in HafenCity"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#401 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Kühne Logistics University
Kuhne Logistics University is a private university in Hamburg's HafenCity, founded in 2010 and focused on logistics, supply chain management and leadership. It offers a bachelor in business administration, master programmes, an MBA and a PhD, taught in English. It holds AACSB accreditation (2024) and has about 80 faculty members.
Rankings & Recognition
#401
No QS World University Rankings position found; see topuniversities.com for the latest list.
Accreditations & Memberships
Private University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Kühne Logistics University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
35.10#
Employer Reputation
45.20#
Faculty Student Ratio
95.10#
Citations per Faculty
78.90#
International Faculty Ratio
99.80#
International Student Ratio
98.50#
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Key Facts
2010
Founded
Private University
Type
Hamburg
Location
Popular Programs
Logistics
Supply chain management
International management
Business analytics
Data science
Sustainability management
Application Details
Intakes
Autumn (Sep/Oct)
Application Route
Direct online portal
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS
|
6.5 |
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TOEFL iBT
|
90 |
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PTE Academic
|
61 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 80
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
N/A
Campus & Location
Campus in the HafenCity district of Hamburg, in Germany's largest port city.
Campus Details
HafenCity
(Hamburg)
Campus Forecast
Hamburg
Main campus
Student residences
Mild maritime climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
No university dorms listed
Private rooms in Hamburg (approx. EUR 1100-1500 living)
Dining
Cafes and restaurants in HafenCity
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Check university site
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
approx. EUR 6,800 / semester
Tuition Master (approx.)
approx. EUR 7,800 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Master programmes start in autumn. For the MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, approx. deadlines are 15 January early bird, 31 May for non-EU applicants and 15 July for EU applicants (check the current year).
Scholarships at Kühne Logistics University
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
School-leaving certificate; English proof
Postgraduate
Bachelor in business or related; English proof
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the KLU international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply on the KLU online application portal and upload your documents.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Campus in the HafenCity district of Hamburg, in Germany's largest port city.
Bachelor's
1
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Bachelor's
BSc Business Administration
Master's
4
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Master's
MSc International Management
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