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.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENT RECRUITMENT AGENTS
KLU is a private, boutique-style research university with an intimite learning environment in the city of Hamburg, Northern Germany. All study programs are entirely taught in English.
The global higher education market becomes more and more competitive. A vast amount of students rely on you as a student recruitment agent and put their search for a suitable study place in your hands. This page is designed to help assist you to understand the brand of KLU as a university, its different study programs and how to become a trusted KLU agent to represent KLU in your home country.
Agent Tutorials
Here you can find some basic training videos on different topics available on-demand and for “self-study”. Check out our first videos on different study financing options and on the KLU application process. If you have any detailed questions about the video content, pre-checks of potential students and the like, please reach out at agents@the-klu.org.
HOW TO BECOME A TRUSTED AGENT
KLU is considered to be one of the top business schools in Germany in the field of logistics, management and leadership. Therefore, not only teaching quality is highly important to us, but also the selection of a matching student body. Are you an agent certified by ICEF, NAFSA, AIRC and have experience in cooperating with German higher institutions? Then we would like to get in touch with you. Please feel free to fill in our Agent Partnership Form. After a pre-screening, we will get back to you on a potential partnership. Certainly, you would also like to get an idea of what it means to work as an agent for KLU. If you would like to have a look at the conditions, please check out our sample contract and have a look at our commission scheme.
FAQ Session with KLU's Indian Students
Our students receive a lot of questions from interested students about KLU. In this video, we collected the most frequently asked questions our Indian students receive. Seven KLU Master students are giving their personal opinions and answers to topics like accommodation, financing, salary, course contents etc.
Key Resources to facilitate your work
| PROGRAM | 2023 TUITION FEE | COMMISSION % | COMMISSION FEE |
| Preparation Program Standard | 25% | 25% of overall tuition | |
| Preparation Program without German A1 | 25% | 25% of overall tuition | |
| Preparation Program without German A1 & A2 | 25% | 25% of overall tuition | |
| Preparation Program without languages - academic program only | 25% | 25% of overall tuition | |
| BSc in Business Administration Standard Studies | 25% | 25% of first year tuition | |
| BSc in Business Administration Intensive Studies | 25% | 25% of first year tuition | |
| MSc in International Management Standard Track | 20% | 20% of first year tuition | |
| MSc in International Management Fast Track | 20% | 20% of first year tuition | |
| MSc in International Management Part Time Track | 20% | 20% of first year tuition | |
| MSc in Global Logistics & SCM Standard Track | 15% | 15% of first year tuition | |
MSc in Global Logistics & SCM |
| 15% | 15% of first year tuition |
| MSc in Global Logistics & SCM Part Time Track | 15% | 15% of first year tuition | |
| MSc in Global Logistics & SCM Cooperation Track | 15% | 15% of first year tuition |
Important Deadlines
Application Deadlines
- 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.
Scholarship Deadlines
At KLU we offer scholarships to all students (both international and domestic), which range from 50%-100%. Scholarships are merit-based and applicants choose one of four categories: International Advocate, Social Engagement, Future Leader or Academic Achievement. Applicants are asked to answer a question with either a short essay, or video.
All merit-based scholarships have a needs-based component to them, any needs base information provided will further be taken into consideration.
- Round 1: February 15th
- Round 2: May 15th
- Round 3: July 15th
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.
Information on external scholarships and our Brain Capital Loan scheme can be found here.
BSc: High school diploma/school leaving certificate (qualifying for entrance to German universities)
MSc: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or economics from a recognized university or college. Other fields such as industrial engineering, business informatics, and mathematics are considered as well if the bachelor's degree contains at least four courses in business or economics. The degree must comprise at least 180 ECTS.
Proof of English language: please have a look at our different options here.
For more detailed information, please check out the respective program page or brochure.
- Preparation Program
.pdf (4.13 MB) - Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc.)
.pdf (3.33 MB) - Master in Global Logistics & SCM (MSc.)
.pdf (5.46 MB) - Master in International Management (MSc.)
.pdf (5.24 MB) - MBA in Leadership and Supply Chain Management
.pdf (6.27 MB)
- Agent Newsletter #1 2022
.html (41.74 KB) - Agent Newsletter #1 2021
.html (30.37 KB) - Agent Newsletter #3 2020
.pdf (289.17 KB) - Agent Newsletter #2 2020
.pdf (276.20 KB) - Agent Newsletter #1 2020
.pdf (430.29 KB) - Agent Newsletter #1 2019
.pdf (190.14 KB)
Admissiongyan is privileged to have a partnership with KLU Hamburg since 2019. I would like to acknowledge KLU for the vital support and quick response in guiding Admissiongyan team and students all through the pre & post application processes. I highly appreciate the conscientiousness of KLU in handling the student’s matter and attention to detail and creative approach for making students walk of life prosperous during and after studies. I am sure that our association will prove to be mutually beneficial and long lasting.
Alisha Dennis, Chief Operating Officer, Admissiongyan Education Consultancy, India
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Sophia Rauber
Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager (MSc, BSc & Preparation Program)
Kühne Logistics University - KLU