Kühne Logistics University - KLU

“Nothing prepares future managers better than a sound knowledge of logistics when it comes to facing tomorrow’s global challenges.”

Kühne Logistics University is a private university with the right to confer PhD degrees. KLU's focus lies in the fields of logistics, supply chain management and management.

Sponsored by the nonprofit Kühne-Stiftung, KLU offers a broad spectrum of courses and research in logistics, supply chain, and business management. Our BSc, MSc and Ph.D. programs are distinguished by an international student body, an outstanding faculty, an intimate learning environment and extensive corporate ties. Our MBA program, a seminar series and international summer schools provide excellent opportunities for professionals to expand their know-how.

KLU is unique for its international faculty and research expertise in logistics and related business aspects. It ranks among the top universities in the 2014 Handelsblatt research ranking of business administration faculties in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (most important research ranking in Germany). KLU also achieved a top rating in the five most important criteria CHE Center for Higher Education examined in its current master’s student rankings for business administration (most important program ranking in Germany). Additionally KLU scores excellent results in the ranking of the Wirtschaftswoche 2019. KLU’s research output in the field of Business Administration is ranked among the top 20 of all universities in German-speaking countries. In terms of research-output per professor, KLU faculty is ranked No. 1 of all private universities and No. 7 in the overall ranking.