Kühne Logistics University - Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung

KÜHNE LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY - KLU: FROM LOGISTICS TO LEADING WITH AN OPERATIONS MINDSET

KLU, Kühne Logistics University, is a leading, state-recognized, international university based in Hamburg, Germany, with a second campus currently being established in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Among the top five percent of business schools worldwide, as per AACSB accreditation, KLU offers high-quality education, fully in English, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs in business and management, data science and analytics, and notably, logistics and supply chain management.

Funded by the Kühne Foundation KLU is committed to empowering contemporary leaders with a strong operations mindset. Our teaching and research activities blend academic excellence with a hands-on approach preparing our students to tackle real-world problems with a future-oriented approach. Emphasizing digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, KLU shapes leaders to drive responsible and sustainable change globally.

Our students benefit from an exceptional professor-to-student ratio of approximately 1 to 12, providing them individual support from world-class, highly research-active professors. Integrated internships, participation in student and sports clubs, and international exchanges with prestigious business schools and universities worldwide provide the best environment to gain additional experience and enjoy their student life. This is rounded off with tailored career coaching and partnerships with top companies to ensure a successful career path.

KLU's Name and Meaning:

• Kühne represents our founder and benefactor, Klaus-Michael Kühne, a visionary German businessman whose influence has shaped KLU’s powerful corporate network, bridging academia and industry while creating exceptional opportunities for our students and alumni.
• Logistics reflects our origins in driving progress in logistics, operations, & supply chains. While this stays core to our mission, offering students a unique edge through an Operations Mindset, we’ve since expanded into broader management education, earning global recognition with prestigious AACSB accreditation, placing us among the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
• University stands for our faculty’s dedication to producing cutting-edge science. As world-class researchers, they bring the latest insights to students, helping them gain up-to-date knowledge and hone the critical skill of knowledge production. Students learn to differentiate rigorous research from mere opinions, giving them a competitive edge in an era of continuous learning.

KLU's Operations Mindset:

The Operations Mindset is a unique skillset (rooted in our logistics heritage) that allows anyone to approach any challenge with the strategic and pragmatic vision of a leader. This mindset empowers you to “get things done”, enhancing your problem-solving skills by rigorously analyzing the situation and coming up with effective and innovative solutions that can be implemented, even in a fast-paced environment. The Operations Mindset encompasses many skills that are key to moving projects forward, such as strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making (“Head”), open mentality, quick adaptability, strong cooperation (“Heart”), & a hands-on approach (“Hand”).

Life Beyond the Classroom:

Your adventure at KLU goes beyond studying your program. University life is about the community and the experiences that shape you and your future. KLU offers a vibrant and inclusive environment where students connect through memorable events, international celebrations, and a wide range of student clubs. These clubs are much more than a social tool. In them, you get to put your leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills into practice and work on projects that are meaningful to you (sustainability, female empowerment, business development, inspirational talks, etc.). And if you have a business idea, the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hub will help you turn your vision into reality. Cherry on top, during your semester abroad, you can live unforgettable experiences and build lifelong friendships around the world. From TEDx talks and consulting projects to sports, debates, and networking events, KLU life is both fun and meaningful. You’ll graduate with a degree, and also with a global network and memories that stay with you for life.

SEALS: AACSB (2024) | CHE (2023) | Wirtschaftswoche Research (2022) |Study satisfaction (2021)