Tuition fees
PROGRAM | ECTS | DURATION | PROGRAM START 2024 |
| Preparation Program Complete Program | n.a. | 1 year 2 semesters | |
| Preparation Program with German A2 or English C1 | n.a. | 1 year 2 semesters | |
| Preparation Program no languages - academic program | n.a. | 1 year 2 semesters | |
| BSc in Business Administration Standard Track | 180 | 3 years 6 semester | |
| BSc in Business Administration Intensive Track | 210 | 3 years 6 semester | |
| MSc in International Management Standard Track | 180 | 2 years 4 semester | |
| MSc in International Management Fast Track | 210 | 1,5 years 3 semester | |
| MSc in International Management Part-Time Track | 210 | 2,5 years 5 semester | |
| MSc in Global Logistics & SCM Standard Track | 180 | 2 years 4 semester | |
| MSc in Global Logistics & SCM Fast Track | 210 | 1,5 years 3 semester | |
| MSc in Global Logistics & SCM Cooperations Track | 180 | 2 years 4 semester | |
| MSc in Global Logistics & SCM Part-Time Track | 210 | 2,5 years 5 semester | |
| MBA in Leadership and Supply Chain Management | 60 | 1,5 years 3 semesters | |
| Master in Sustainable Management and Operations | 60 | 1,5 years 3 semesters | |
| Certificate in Sustainable Management and Operations | 45 | 1 year 2 semsesters |
Tax savings
In Germany, tuition can be claimed on tax returns and the tax savings can be used to partially finance students’ degrees.
All master’s degree students can claim all the costs of their degree program as anticipated income-related expenses before graduating and after completing their vocational training, and carry them forward over their time enrolled as cumulative losses – assuming they had no or very little income in that time. Loss carry-forwards make this possible: the losses that students incur because they are studying are offset from their incomes after graduation in subsequent years. This reduces the income for which taxes are due. The costs associated with the semester abroad and tuition are deductible.
It is only possible to take advantage of loss carry-forward if the degree program is a second degree (master’s degree after the bachelor’s or a bachelor’s degree after an apprenticeship). The costs of first degrees can be deducted as a special expense up to a limit of €6,000. Study-related expenses only have an effect in the same year and only result in tax benefits for people whose incomes are high enough that they actually pay income tax in Germany. The Federal Constitutional Court is reviewing the regulation regarding the costs of the first degree. For this reason, students should always claim their study-related expenses as income-related expenses on their income tax returns.
If students participate in the Brain Capital plan and defer payment of tuition fees, the fees can be deducted as soon as payment is initiated (outflow principle).
*non-committal statement as KLU is not allowed to act as a tax advisor.
Costs of living
Students of the full-time programs should budget around 14,980 € per year of study (excl. travel expenses). An amount of at least 11,208 € per year has to be deposited or proven when applying for a student visa at German embassies or consulates.
Estimated expenses for a single person per year in Euro:
Health insurance (if you are ≥ 30 years) | 1,410 € (2,400 €) |
| Liability insurance | 60 € |
Housing / accommodation | 6,600 € |
| Food, clothing, misc. | 6,000 € |
| Textbooks (recommended) | 800 € |
| Residence permit | 110 € (extension 80 €) |
Total (per year)
| 14,980 € (15,970 €) |
Students’ requirements may vary significantly depending on choice of housing, living or travel expenses. For further information check also the website Studying in Germany.