Highlights
Tuition fee
14600 EUR / year
14600 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
14600 EUR / year
14600 EUR / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Campus location
Hamburg, Germany
Campus location
Hamburg, Germany
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The BSc in Business Administration - Sustainable Management at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) lays the groundwork for an international career in management. The courses give you a strong foundation regarding all aspects of business administration before your immerse yourself in one of four profiles, one of them being "Sustainable Management". 

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Overview

KLU, one of the top 5% of business schools worldwide (AACSB-accredited), is your launchpad for a future-proof career in any industry you dream. Our BSc in Business Administration gives you far more than core business skills: you develop KLU’s unique Operations Mindset – critical, data-driven and action-oriented, ideal for the fast-changing, AI-driven economy. You’ll study fully in English in small classes with classmates from across the world, enjoying a vibrant campus life that’s both fun and full of purpose. Student clubs, events, and close faculty support create a meaningful community where you build friendships and networks that last well beyond graduation.

 An integrated internship and semester abroad give you hands-on experience and a global perspective, while KLU’s strong employer ties help you move confidently into top master’s programs or the job market. Whether you dream of building your own business, you aspire to work for a top company or you decide to keep diving into a specific topic with further education, our BSc in Business Administration is the perfect foundation for your career.

Lead the Way in Planning Sustainable Development on a Global Scale

In today’s world, businesses are expected to do more than just turn a profit – they need to operate responsibly and sustainably. From reducing greenhouse-gas emissions to ensuring fair labor practices, sustainability, fairness and solidarity are key factors in modern business. More and more companies are making sustainability a core part of their brand, responding to growing customer demands for ethical practices. As a result, sustainable management is now more in demand than ever. In short, today’s companies don’t just need to succeed – they also need to do it ethically. 

Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is the perfect foundation for launching an international career. And with the profile “Sustainable Management” you’ll be ready to lead the way to a more sustainable future.  

For all general program information, please refer to our main program page.

Dive right in with classes on: 

  • Chinese, Spanish or German 
  • Empirical Research Methods 
  • Non-Profit Management 
  • Sustainable New Product Development and Design Thinking 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics 
  • Sustainable Supply Chains 

Get ready for a career in global sustainability: 

  • Tackle the challenges of working with people in international organizations. 
  • Apply business ethics to your everyday work. 
  • Communicate in a foreign language while gaining intercultural skills. 
  • Collect, analyze and report data, providing actionable recommendations. 
  • Understand the key trends in and workings of the non-profit sector. 
  • Incorporate sustainability into new product development and design thinking. 
  • Apply sustainable strategies to complex business processes. 

KLU's Operations Mindset:

Building on our heritage in logistics, all our programs foster the unique KLU Operations Mindset. This mindset embodies several core principles that will make you ready to tackle any challenge up the road. You’ll be combining academic excellence with a hands-on approach. You will learn to work systematically and data-driven managing details while maintaining a strategic view. You will be ready, to be a sustainable and responsible contemporary leader, no matter in which sector or function.

You want to discover the world?

Embark on an unforgettable journey by choosing from over 60 renowned partner institutions worldwide. 

  • Broaden your horizons with new courses at another university abroad. 
  • Experience new cultures firsthand and engage in activities you’ve never imagined. 
  • Forge lasting friendships with students from all corners of the globe.
  • Enhance your language skills in your free time (all courses are taught in English).
  • Enjoy a life-changing experience that will make your time as a student truly unique and memorable.

Curious how to make the most of your time abroad? Check out our blog post: 5 Keys to Maximize Your International Experience.

International Experience

Semester Abroad Gallery

Interested? Just contact us at study@klu.org – we’d love to hear from you and help you get started! 

Check out our Summer Open Day, and other events at klu.org/events to get a taste of what studying with us is like!

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

Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

  • Human Resources Management
  • Empirical Research Methods
  • Chinese, Spanish or German
  • Non-Profit Management
  • Sustainable New Product Development and Design Thinking
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Sustainable Supply Chains

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Early-bird deadline (10% tuition discount): January 15
  • International (non-EU) applicants: March 31 (recommended)

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Intensive Track: 210

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Hamburg, Germany

What students do after studying

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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

TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • High school diploma/school leaving certificate (qualifying you for admission to German universities).

  • English language proficiency B2 - Check out the requirements.
  • Interview - Meet our admissions team and faculty.
  • Depending on your country of origin, there may be additional requirements – feel free to ask.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) and/or in Germany, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    14600 EUR / year
    14600 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    14600 EUR / year
    14600 EUR / year

Additional Details

Intensive Track: 8150€

Living costs

Hamburg

Germany
897 - 1417 EUR / month

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 German and international top-athletes.
  • Students with grants from gifted education institutions (Begabtenförderwerke) can apply for a full tuition fee waiver. 
  • We proudly offer support to students from refugee communities in Hamburg.

Be sure to check out the specific criteria for each scholarship and see which opportunities are the best fit for you! 

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration - Sustainable Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
KLU Sport Scholarship

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Kühne Logistics University (KLU)
Hamburg, Germany
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
KLU Merit-based Scholarship
Merit-based

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Kühne Logistics University (KLU)
Hamburg, Germany
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
KLU Need-Based Scholarship
Need-based

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Kühne Logistics University (KLU)
Hamburg, Germany
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based

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German Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Sapiente Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Government Scholarships Programme Oman

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
480 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
SBW Berlin Scholarship
Need-based

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SBW Berlin
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
744 EUR
Deadline
15 Jul 2026
Evangelical Student Association Scholarship
Merit-based

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Evangelical Student Association Villigst
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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