KLU is a leading state-recognized and highly-ranked international university headquartered in Hamburg, DE, with an additional location currently being established in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Committed to empowering leaders with a strong operations mindset, KLU offers programs in business, management, data science and analytics, as well as specialized programs in logistics, operations, and SCM. Imparting an in-depth understanding of operations is a cornerstone of benefactor and founder Klaus-Michael Kühne's vision to improve the world through logistics and SCM, as reflected in the name Kühne Logistics University (KLU). This operations mindset guides KLU's approach to contemporary leadership and management education, blending academic excellence with a hands-on approach to ensure real-world applicability in both teaching & research.
We provide a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs, incl. Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, PhD, and executive education courses. All programs are fully accredited and consistently ranked among the best. They’re delivered in English by first-class, highly research-active professors trained at some of the world's most prestigious universities & business schools. We ensure that our graduates are well-equipped to drive responsible & sustainable change in the world, anchored in our operations mindset, combining leadership & management studies with data science and IT, and a focus on digitalization, entrepreneurship & sustainability.
Beyond academic instruction, our students benefit from integrated internships, international exchange programs with esteemed partner universities like Stellenbosch/South Africa, Tongji/China & Universidad de los Andes/Colombia. They enjoy an engaging & vibrant student life, community-building activities & tailored career coaching. Our strong relationships with renowned corporate partners incl. BMW, Lufthansa and McKinsey, ensure that KLU graduates embark on impactful & rewarding careers.