Private university in Hamburg specialising in logistics, supply chain management, and business, offering programmes designed in close partnership with the global logistics industry.
Kühne Logistics University (KLU) is a state-recognized international business school headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with a campus in Saigon, Vietnam. Founded on the vision of benefactor Klaus-Michael Kühne, KLU exists to advance leadership and management education through a distinctive operations mindset—an approach that emphasizes practical problem-solving and real-world applicability in business education.
KLU's core mission centers on equipping students with both operational expertise and the essential tools to become responsible leaders and managers. The university offers comprehensive programs spanning business administration, international management, business analytics and data science, and specialized logistics and supply chain management education. This curriculum reflects KLU's conviction that understanding operations and supply chains is fundamental to addressing global challenges.
Sustainability and responsible leadership are embedded throughout KLU's educational approach. The institution prepares future business leaders to understand the impact of business on environment and society, integrating sustainability considerations across all programs. KLU's research centers—including the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) and the Center for Humanitarian Logistics and Regional Development (CHORD)—demonstrate institutional commitment to responsible business practices and social impact.
KLU's relevance to the GRLI community lies in its focus on developing leaders who combine operational excellence with ethical responsibility. As a member of PRIME and GRLI, KLU actively contributes to the global conversation on responsible management education, preparing graduates equipped to drive sustainable and responsible change across industries and geographies.