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Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Study Mode:
On campus
Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
The total tuition fee for the Standard Track (120 ECTS) is โฌ32,800, with a fee of โฌ8,200 per semester. For the Fast Track (90 ECTS), the total tuition fee amounts to โฌ24,600, with a fee of โฌ8,200 per semester. An application fee of โฌ50 applies to all apัliัants.
Program Video
01:27 min
Drive Global Trade: Join KLU's Master in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
1
Logistics is a hot career track
Lead in logistics and supply chain management โ a field with excellent global career and financial prospects. At KLU, specialized topics make up over half of the curriculum.
2
KLU cares for your career
Your career matters โ and KLU agrees. With a dedicated Career Development Program designed just for you, KLU supports your professional growth from the classroom to the job market.
3
Top-rated by own students
Ranked 2nd among private universities in the 2024 WirtschaftsWoche ranking, KLU also holds elite AACSB accreditation โ a seal reserved for the world's best business schools. โ More Info
4
KLU is a family
KLU's close-knit community means easy access to professors and staff who support your growth. With over 50 nationalities on campus, every interaction broadens your worldview.
5
You do the studying, KLU does the organizing.
Hamburg, home to Germany's largest port, offers great career prospects. Study at a boutique-style private university with small classes, a great student-faculty ratio, and more.
The M.Sc. in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management prepares you to be a leader in a thriving management field, offering solid international career and financial potential. Emphasizing practical relevance, the program is designed to prepare you for real-world challenges.
Target Groups
Curriculum
Study Mode
Career Prospects
Targeting aspiring leaders in logistics and supply chain management, the MSc program at Kรผhne Logistics University is ideal for students looking to advance in international settings. The program is suited for those interested in sustainability and digital transformation within the logistics industry, offering a deep dive into specialized topics through a mix of case studies, project-based learning, and direct industry engagement.
The MSc in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Kรผhne Logistics University starts each September, offering Standard, Fast. The program, spanning up to 2 years, includes 90 to 120 ECTS with a focus on logistics disciplines like Business Analytics and Sustainability. Internships are integral for Standard and Fast tracks, and a semester abroad is optional. The program's rich curriculum is designed to prepare students for the complexities of global logistics.
The MSc in โGlobal Logistics and Supply Chain Managementโ is taught at the campus of Kรผhne Logistics University in the HafenCity in Hamburg. Students study for 1.5 years in the fast track and for 2 years in the regular track. However, because of the programโs focus on practical relevance and international experience, the teaching routine is diversified a bit:
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 programโs core.
The key elements of this approach are:
A mandatory 3-months internship
Mandatory experiences abroad of 6 months for each graduate
Project-based learning
Cooperation with the universityโs corporate network, industry leaders and alumni.
KLU's Operations Mindset: Building on its heritage in logistics, all programs foster the unique KLU Operations Mindset. This mindset embodies core principles that prepare students to tackle any challenge ahead. By combining academic excellence with a hands-on approach, students learn to work systematically and data-driven, managing details while maintaining a strategic perspective. Graduates are equipped to become sustainable and responsible contemporary leaders, regardless of sector or function.
Graduates of the MSc in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management can anticipate thriving career opportunities:
Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Coordinator
Operations Analyst
Sustainability Consultant
International Trade and Customs Manager
Strategic Planner in Supply Chain Operations
The program's practical focus, combined with the opportunity to engage in internships and collaborations with industry leaders, equips students with the necessary skills to excel in a rapidly evolving field.
KLU's M.Sc. Global Logistics and SCM program features an integrated internship. The Career Services team guides you every step of the way as you secure your ideal placement.
Scholarship
KLU offers merit-based scholarships โ partial or full โ for outstanding candidates. Eligibility criteria such as a high GPA apply, and requirements may vary depending on the award. โ More Info
Balance of On-Campus and Off-Campus Opportunities
KLU's MSc program provides a wide range of hands-on training opportunities and real-world projects, helping you build diverse skills and deepen your professional knowledge base.
FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) is a European, internationally oriented agency for quality assurance and quality development in higher education, based in Zรผrich (Switzerland) and Bonn (Germany).
AACSB
AACSB
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, also known as AACSB International, is an American professional accreditation body. Only 6% of the business degree programs offered worldwide have received AACSB accreditation to date. It is the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. AACSB-accredited schools put a special focus on the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide outstanding educational and career opportunities.
The application requirements for the study program in "Global Logistics and Supply Chain Managะตmะตnt" are:
1
Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degrะตะต
Previous degree in
Business
Economics
Minimum ECTS required:
180 (regular track)
210 (fast track)
Degrees in related subjects such as industrial and mechanical engineering, business informatics or mathematics may be acยญcepยญted if at least 4 courses were taken in business or economics.*
If not available yet, please provide a copy of your last three transcripts of records and notification on when you expect your final transcript.
*These courses count as business/ economics:
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Marketing (Management), Management (International, Operations, Strategic), Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management and similar.
These courses do NOT count toward business/ economics: Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Operations Research
You can also acquire missing business cฮฟursะตs,
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International Experienัะต
Students applying for the fast track or students who are looking to have the semester abroad waived need to:
prove they have studied in a country other than Germany for at least 6 months
OR:
completed an internship as part of their studies in a country other than Germany for at least 6 months
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
min 6.5
TOEFL CBT
min 233
TOEFL iBT
min 90
TOEFL pBT
min 576
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
Please name KLU if possible when registering for a test (TOEFL institutional code is 7373).
Also accepted as a proof:
- Bachelor degree in English, if proof of English language proficiency was an admission requirement and can still be proven (according to the above mentioned KLU standards).
- English high school qualification in a native speaker country combined with a Bachelor's degree in a language different to English.
Only nationals of Canada (excluding Quebec), USA, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand, (or students who have completed their entire degree in one of these countries) can get a waiver on the English language proficiency test.
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Managะตmะตnt at Kรผhne Logistics University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 May for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
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Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Managะตmะตnt
For applicants who completed a degree in India, Vietnam or ะกhina.
Podcast
33:33 min
Meet Prof. Arne Heinold, an analytical mind who changed sides of the classroom
Endless curiosity and fascination for exactitude. These two traits made KLU Professor Arne Heinold embark on a life of research to find the optimal solution for very complex problems. Get to know his journey from studying at KLU to teaching the next generations about AI, transportation, and operations, from Hamburg to Vietnam. See how pure mathematics, logistics, data science, and business analytics can deeply influence to make our lives easier.
Testimonials
KLU was at the top of my list when applying to masterโs programs because of its specialized, yet diverse and flexible curriculum in logistics and supply chain management. My experience at KLU exceeded my expectations. Through interactive classes I learned not only the most advanced knowledge, but I also gained valuable practical insights into the industry thanks to KLU professors being among the best in their field and having abundant industry experience. Although KLU is a small private university, almost all the companies that I applied to knew about it and had a very positive impression of KLU students. I also received repeated support from different administrative offices and student services at KLU, which makes a big difference for international students like me. Iโm truly grateful to KLU for this amazing experience โ it has given me a great start to my supply chain career.
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