Overview

You want to have the best preparation for success in the world of business and management? By joining Kühne Logistics University (KLU) Preparation Program - Foundation Year to enter the BSc Business Administration, you’re not just getting ready; you’re officially starting your journey towards a Bachelor’s degree with us!

Key Facts

This program is designed to bridge the difference between international and European education models, where high school often leads to four-year Bachelor’s programs.

At the end of the first year of your KLU adventure, you’ll receive the official certificate that qualifies you for admission to the Bachelor program. Moreover, you’ll also receive an official KLU certificate as an additional symbolic acknowledgment of your achievement in completing this initial step.The Business Foundations Program at KLU is your foundational first step to the Bachelor’s journey at KLU. Upon successful completion of the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung), you’ll advance directly into your second year at KLU continuing your journey within our Bachelor’s program. The Business Foundations Program aligns seamlessly with our Bachelor’s curriculum. By joining, you’re not only preparing for your degree but actively working towards it. Throughout the Business Foundations Program, you’ll get a firsthand experience of what it means to be a KLU student, including insights into potential career paths, and opportunities for growth at KLU. And you will also take a deep dive into living in Germany experiencing the culture, language and the life abroad. This journey doesn’t just prepare you academically; it sets you up for a successful, international career by equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to stand out in today’s globalized world.

Accreditation

KLU is among the top five percent of business schools worldwide, as per AACSB accreditation.

Find out more info about our full list of accreditations here: Quality Labels & Rankings · KLU

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Programme Structure

Economic Policy: Governments, Central Banks, and Trade Policy
Foundations of Economics: The Market Mechanism
Fundamentals in Mathematics
Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Geography I: Ecosystems and Urban Development
Geography II: Disparities and Sustainable Globalization
Building your German Skills: Ready for A2 Certification
Advanced English Mastery: Ready for C1 Certification

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Recommended application date for international applicants: 31st March

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamburg, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 304 other programmes in Business Administration in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

To apply, you’ll need the following:
- High school diploma/school leaving certificate: Don’t have your final certificate yet? No problem! Simply provide a transcript of records including all grades given to date and you can submit your final school leaving certificate later.
- Proof of English language proficiency (minimum B2 level) and Proof of German language proficiency (minimum A2 level)
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Admission Process

We require an application fee of €50 for all applicants.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

9290 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9290 EUR per year during 10 months.
EU/EEA

9290 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9290 EUR per year during 10 months.

Between EUR 9,290.00 and EUR 11,290.00, depending on your language courses and requirements.

Living costs for Hamburg

897 - 1417 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships

At KLU, we’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals with a range of scholarships:

We offer a limited number of merit-based and need-based scholarships.
Sports scholarships are available for athletes on German national teams and international athletes.
We offer support to students from refugee communities in Hamburg.
We also offer information on external scholarships on our website listed below.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Preparation Program - Foundation Year to enter the BSc Business Administration at KLU.

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