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We hope this website supports you in your role as a counsellor or school educator. This page will give you important information about admission requirements, student life and experience, events and important deadlines. 

If you cannot find what you are looking for, we are here to help! Additionally, you can sign up for our Counselor Newsletter to receive updates. We look forward to working with you in finding the right fit for your students. 

*Please note, these cheat sheets only provide an initial assessment of formal eligibility

 

  • Start of application period: November 1
  • Early Bird deadline: January 15 (more information - 10% tuition discount)
  • Recommended International application date: March 31 (more information)
  • International application deadline (final): May 30 (more information)
  • European Application deadline: July 15

We recommend that students submit their application as early as possible. All fully completed applications received by January 15, are granted a 10% early-bird discount on the overall tuition fees. To be entitled for the discount applicants need to fully complete the online application form and submit it together with their transcript of records, interim transcripts or predicted grades. More information can be found here

Tuition

PROGRAM ECTS DURATION PROGRAM START 2023  Tuition
BSc in Business Administration
Standard Track
180

3 years
6 semesters

1 September 6390.00 per semester

BSc in Business Administration
Intensive Track

210

3 years
6 semesters

1 September 7090.00 per semester

Tuition fees are charged per semester. A non-refundable deposit of EUR 1,000 is due within two weeks after the receipt of the signed study contract. The deposit will be deducted from the first tuition fee installment.

At KLU we offer scholarships to all students (both international and domestic), which range from 50%-100%. Scholarships are merit-based or need-based. Applicants are asked to answer three questions either in the questionnaire or as a short video.

KLU recognizes that it can be difficult for students from refugee communities to access and succeed in higher education. In order to support these learners, KLU offers full tuition waivers for talented refugee students from Hamburg, who have been admitted to our programs.

Scholarship deadlines:

  • Round 1: January 31st 
  • Round 2: May 31st
  • Round 3: July 31st 

As our university and courses are in English. You must have English fluency.

There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency.
Please note, proof of English proficiency can be submitted by July 31st. Do not wait to apply until you receive your test scores, rather apply early and submit them at a later date.

  • TOEFL (iBT: 90)*
  • TOEFL "MyBest Scores" (iBT: 90) 
  • TOEFL “Special Home Edition” (iBT: 90)
  • IELTS Academic (band 6.5)*
  • IELTS Online Academic Test (band 6.5)*
  • CAE (grade C) / CPE (180 points)*
  • FCE Cambridge English (grade A)*
  • Pearson PTE Academic (also online version) (score 61)*
  • IB diploma (for Bachelor's and Master's program)

Language waiver: Residence from the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand do not have to prove their English proficiency. IB students also do not have to submit an english test. 

Take the admissions quiz created by The German Academic Exchange Service

KLU is a special community with a strong team spirit created by its students, staff and faculty. Discover the various activities possible – from student clubs, to events, sports and more!

Meet our Admissions Team - the ones handling your application to KLU! Vipasha and her colleagues will keep you updated about all steps and are always available to answer your questions

Hello from Hamburg! At KLU you will study with 55 nationalities, in a practical and familiar environment in small classes with excellent professors and a good supervision ratio! Our students recommend us 100%. You should get to know KLU too!

The best party Magdalena has been to? Spoiler, it's the KLU Christmas party. Watch 73 rapid-fire questions with Bachelor student Magdalena Bürk from Germany.

Meet us

Whether you would like to have an individual discussion about KLU and our programs, have us join in on a discussion with a student and their family or have us host a session for your school community, we are happy to support you where possible. Please be in touch if you would like to arrange something. We would love to introduce you and your students to the unique KLU experience!

We are open to suggestions, but here are some presentations we regularly offer:

  • International Student Experience in Germany
  • Study in Germany
  • Study STEM and Business in English in Germany (in combination with other German universities)
  • Teaser Class or mini-lecture by a KLU professor
  • What sets KLU apart: The KLU study experience

Please check out the events below where we will be present. It would be great to connect with you on these occasions!

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Genevieve Müller

Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager (BSc & Preparation Program)

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Jaroslav Bahnik

Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager (BSc & Preparation Program)