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Register NowKLU grants this 2023 an extension of the application deadline for international students applying for our master’s programs until July 15th, 2023. Admitted candidates will be allowed to attend classes online during the first semester (see “online start for those with visa issues”). Students must be present on Campus as of the second semester. Students who are not able to attend classes at KLU Campus in Hamburg by the second semester will be granted a deferral of their remaining study program for the academic year 2024/25.
*If you are a prospective student of either Bachelor’s or Master’s program and you have European citizenship and/or reside in Germany or an EU-EEA country, please contact study@the-klu.org. You may be still able to apply until July 15th, 2023 as well.
Teaching takes place on campus. KLU understands the bureaucratical steps to get a student visa may take longer processing times in certain countries. All admitted students who have completed the admission processes (study contract signed + deposit paid) and who, due to delays in their visa processes, may not be able to start their studies on-site in Hamburg at the beginning of the fall semester 2023, will be given the opportunity to participate in events/courses online during the first semester of classes. This will allow some extra time to receive their visa and move to Hamburg.
Important information for applicants who need to submit an APS Certificate: It is mandatory to submit the APS Certificate before starting your studies at KLU. This also applies to participation in online courses.
English
Language of instruction
15 July 2023
Application Deadline
EUR 7,190/ semester
Tuition fee Standard track
2 years / 4 semesters
Duration Standard Track
Exchange semester
Integrated in Standard Track
internships
Integrated in Standard Track
Our MSc in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides you with the tools to become a leader in today’s most vibrant management disciplines. The industry offers excellent international career opportunities and financial prospects. Specialized topics represent more than half of the curriculum, focusing on trending topics like sustainability and digitalization. The teaching method includes both case- and project-based learning, excursions, business simulations, integrated internships, and regular interaction with industry professionals. Practical relevance is the program’s core.
German universities and our educational system are world class and recognized by employers around the globe. In Germany, you will be able to live freely: this is a safe country for all students. Germany has a strong economy and a stable job market. After successfully graduating from KLU you are legally entitled to work in Germany. You will also be allowed to stay in Germany for up to 18 months after graduation to find the ideal job. In the long run you may even become a German citizen. In addition to the benefits of Germany, the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg has been frequently voted as one of the most livable cities in the world, and offers a great work life balance for its residents.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college1
- Proof of English language proficiency: please have a look at our different options here
1The bachelor’s degree must comprise 180 ECTS for the standard track and cooperation track or 210 ECTS for the fast track and the part-time track.
We require a degree in business or economics, but will consider other analytical fields such as industrial engineering, business informatics, and mathematics if your bachelor's degree contains a sufficient number of courses in business (at least four). There are different ways to make up for missing business courses, please find an overview here. Foreign university degrees will be evaluated according to the guidelines of the German Council of Higher Education.
Applicants for the fast track and for the part-time track must have done at least one academic term abroad during their previous university study. Equally possible to prove an internship abroad, which was officially part of the bachelor’s degree program.
You do not have your bachelor’s certificate yet? Just provide a transcript of records and you can submit the bachelor’s certificate at a later stage.
Application Deadlines
- Start of application period: November 1st
- Early Bird deadline: January 15 (more information)
- Recommended international application deadline (non-EU applicants): March 31 (more information)
- Final international application deadline (non-EU applicants): May 31 (more information)
- Application deadline (German and EU applicants): July 15
EXTENSION OF THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S STUDENTS!
KLU grants this 2023 an extension of the application deadline for international students applying for our master’s programs until July 15th, 2023. Admitted candidates will be allowed to attend classes online during the first semester (see “online start for those with visa issues”). Students must be present on Campus as of the second semester. Students who are not able to attend classes at KLU Campus in Hamburg by the second semester will be granted a deferral of their remaining study program for the academic year 2024/25.
*If you are a prospective student of either Bachelor’s or Master’s program and you have European citizenship and/or reside in Germany or an EU-EEA country, please contact study@the-klu.org. You may be still able to apply until July 15th, 2023 as well..
We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. For fully completed applications received by January 15, you will be granted a 10% early-bird discount on your total amount of tuition fees. To be entitled for the discount you need to fully complete the online application form and submit it together with your transcript of records. More information can be found here.
International (non-EU) applicants please note: The visa process takes up to two months, starting on the date of acceptance by KLU. Please keep in mind that there are a lot of other organizational matters to deal with when planning your study abroad. That is why we advise you to apply as soon as possible (see recommended international deadline). For details on the application deadlines for international applicants please see our FAQ.
Admissions Process
We require an application fee of €50 for non-EU/EEA applicants. Your application will only be processed once we have received this. Please note that we offer application fee waivers for selected candidates.
We are very excited to present our exclusive offer for students: the Housing-Study Bundle, your all-inclusive Package for Studying and Living in Hamburg!
Upon successful application and admission to our university, we offer you a high-quality accommodation for the entire academic year 2023/2024 in collaboration with THE FIZZ, a renowned provider of student housing in Hamburg.
Get more information about the bundle and the terms and conditions on our Housing-Study Bundle website.
Curriculum
Our MSc in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management program starts every September.
| Standard Track | Fast Track | Part-Time Track | Cooperation Track | |
| Study Period | 2 years / 4 semesters | 1,5 years / 3 semesters | 2,5 years / 5 semesters | 2 years / 4 semesters |
| Program ECTS | 120 ECTS | 90 ECTS | 90 ECTS | 120 ECTS |
| ECTS for Admission | 180 ECTS | 210 ECTS | 210 ECTS | 180 ECTS |
| Internship | Mandatory | Mandatory | No | No |
| Semester Abroad | 1 semester / free to choose2 | No | No | 2 semesters / China + USA |
| Curriculum | Curriculum | Curriculum | Curriculum | Curriculum |
2Students who have already studied outside of Germany for a substantial amount of time might have the option to spend their third semester at KLU.
Courses
Analytical Methods in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Applied Research Methods
Business Analytics and Econometrics
Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Capstone Project
Corporate Social Responsibility
Data Science
Economics of Business Strategy
Economics of Digital Transformation
Electronic Business
Financial Performance Management and Management Control
Global Trends in Human Resource Management
Humanitarian Logistics
Independent Studies
International Economics
Internship
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Logistics Information Systems
Managerial Skills I
Managerial Skills II
Managing Supply Chain Complexity
Maritime Logistics
Marketing Analytics
Master’s Thesis
Practice Report
Revenue Management and Service Operations
Sourcing and Procurement Management
Strategic Issues in Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Analytics
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Globalization
Sustainable Logistics
Sustainable New Product Development
Transportation and Distribution
Warehousing and Intra-logistics
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Partner Universities
Americas
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- Ohio State University (BSc)
- UTK Haslam College of Business (BSc)
- Universidad Panamericana (BSc)
- IPADE Mexico City (MSc)
- Tec de Monterrey, Cuernavaca (BSc/MSc)
- Universidad del Pacífico de Lima (BSc/MSc)
- Universidad de los Andes (BSc/MSc)
- Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Maria (BSc)
- Universidad del Desarrollo (BSc)
- IAE Business School Universidad Austral (MSc)
- Universidad de Montevideo (BSc/MSc)
- FGV-EAESP Brasil (BSc/MSc)
Africa
- HPGSB Namibian University of Science and Technology (MSc)
- Stellenbosch University (MSc)
- Strathmore University (BSc/MSc)
Asia
- Bar-Ilan University (MSc)
- S.P. Jain Institute (MSc)
- Thammasat Business School (BSc/MSc)
- Uni. of Transport and Communications (BSc)
- Dalian Maritime University (MSc)
- CDHK Tongji University (MSc)
- University of Notthingham (BSc/MSc)
- National Cheng Kung University (BSc/MSc)
Europe
- ALBA, Athens (MSc)
- Alpen-Adria Universität, Klagenfurt (MSc)
- Andrassy University, Budapest (MSc)
- Audencia Nantes (MSc)
- Budapest Business School (BSc)
- Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BSc/MSc)
- Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg (BSc/MSc)
- DEREE, Athens (BSc)
- Ecole de Management Strasbourg (MSc)
- Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh (BSc)
- Higher School of Economics (MSc)
- IGR-IAE, Université de Rennes 1 (BSc/MSc)
- International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki (MSc)
- Istanbul University (BSc/MSc)
- Istanbul Technical University (BSc/MSc)
- KEDGE Business School (BSc/MSc)
- Koç University, Istanbul (BSc/MSc)
- Kymenlaakso UAS, Kotka (BSc)
- Linnaeus University, Växjö (BSc/MSc)
- Özyegˇin University, Istanbul (MSc)
- Reykjavik University (MSc)
- Riga Technical University (BSc/MSc)
- TU Eindhoven (MSc)
- UNITS, Trieste (BSc)
- Universidad de Oviedo (BSc)
- Universidad Europea de Canarias (BSc)
- University of Genoa (MSc)
- University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki (BSc)
- University of Pisa (BSc/MSc)
- University of Porto (MSc)
- USI, Lugano (MSc)
- Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (MSc)
- Wroclaw University of Economics (BSc/MSc)
Tuition
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.
| Standard Track | Fast Track | Part-Time Track | Cooperation Track | |
| Study Period | 2 years / 4 semesters | 1,5 years / 3 semesters | 2,5 years / 5 semesters | 2 years / 4 semesters |
| Tuition Fees |
Financing
KLU offers a limited number of merit-based scholarhips. Stipends of gifted education instituions (Begabtenförderwerke) can apply for a full tuition fee waiver at KLU. We also offer an innovative tuition financing model. Students participating in this model do not or only partially pay tuition fees during their studies at KLU. However, they commit themselves to make income-dependent payments upon completion of their studies.
Meet KLU
KLU is a great place to study
- Small classes, interactive teaching and excellent student-professor ratio
- Truly international students and faculty; all courses taught in English
- Internships and semester abroad integrated into the curriculum
- Case- and project-based learning, excursions, business simulations, regular interaction with industry professionals
- High quality career services and corporate network, career orientation and guidance
- Top ranked in university rankings, research rankings and review platforms
- State-of-the-art campus in the heart of Hamburg’s HafenCity
- Premium accredited program (FIBAA)
- Research university with high academic standards combined with practical application
- One of 14 private universities in Germany with the right to confer its own PhDs
Career prospects
We understand that a lot of students rate post graduate career prospects among their top three college search information needs. You may want to explore profiles of our students and alumni on our LinkedIn University Page. One program that is unique and helps KLU students during their studies to pursue and manage their career goals is the Career & Professional Development Program.
Your degree from the KLU will certainly be career boosting. Alumni from our programs were hired for example by Accenture GmbH, Airbus S.A.S., BASF, Beiersdorf AG, DB Schenker - Rail, EADS Group, IBM Group, Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Lufthansa Group, Siemens, Vattenfall Wind Power or Anheuser-Bush.
Román Peláez
Fachreferent - Zentrale Steuerung Inbound Logistics, Volkswagen MX
Puebla, Mexico
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Alexandra Mueller
Responsible for Methods Concerning Industrialization Procurement and Supplier Network, BMW Group
Munich, Germany
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Paloma Piris de la Peña
Team Leader Procurement Underground Engineering, Bayernwerk
Munich, Germany
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Sean Holdforth
Solution Design Engineer - Contract Logistics, A.P. Møller - Maersk
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Tobias Gawor
Managing Director, Allane Services GmbH & Co. KG
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
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Hamburg is one of the most beautiful and international cities in Europe. There is always something going on here. To study at KLU means to connect with people from all over the world. Come with an open mind and without any prejudices – you will not be disappointed!
Ruben Gomez, Student MSc Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Class of 2017
KLU is different. I instantly fell in love with this place. It is a wonderful little family where everyone knows each other. Teaching is not a top-down frontal approach but interactive, and the lesson plans and teaching contents are adapted to the interests of each individual class.
Katharina Matz, Student MSc Global Logisitics & Supply Chain Management, Class of 2017
The variety of subjects, the team projects, the extracurricular activities, and the diversity of students I study with make this program as different as it is challenging. I’m sure that I made the right choice!
Lydia Vogdanou, Student MSc Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Class of 2017
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Patricia Bendala
Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager (MSc Programs)
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