KLU runs a single September intake for the Master in International Management — the programme starts on 1 September — with a tiered set of deadlines. For the September 2027 intake the early-bird window runs 1 November 2026 to 15 February 2027 and reduces tuition by 10%; after that, non-EU/international applicants apply by 31 May (to leave time for visa processing) and EU/European applicants by 31 July. A €50 application fee applies to every applicant. KLU reviews applications on a rolling basis and places can fill before the final date, so earlier is safer — especially for the Standard Track's competitive semester-abroad places. Confirm the exact current-cycle dates on KLU's own page, and map them against the other schools on our deadline tracker.
Kühne Logistics University runs 3 application rounds . Earlier rounds generally carry higher acceptance odds and earlier scholarship visibility.
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early-bird window closes (10% tuition reduction) — opens 1 Nov 2026 | 15 February 2027 |
| Application close (non-EU / international applicants) | 31 May 2027 |
| Application close (EU / European applicants) | 31 July 2027 |
Dates are confirmed against the school's official admissions page.
What we checked, and when. One September intake — the programme starts 1 September each year. Re-read on 13 September 2026: the early-bird discount is a window, 1 November 2026 to 15 February 2027, and it reduces tuition by 10%; non-EU/international applicants then apply by 31 May and EU/European applicants by 31 July. A €50 application fee applies to everyone. Confirm the current-cycle dates on KLU's own programme page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the KLU Master in International Management cost?
Sources
- KLU — Study for a Master in International Management in Germany (structure: Standard 120 ECTS / 2 yr, Fast Track 90 ECTS / 1.5 yr; programme starts 1 September each year; September 2027 intake — early-bird window 1 Nov 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 for a 10% tuition reduction, non-EU close 31 May, EU close 31 Jul, €50 application fee; English-taught; admission — 180/210-ECTS bachelor, ≥4 business courses for other backgrounds, B2 English, no GMAT/GRE stated; mandatory internship; semester abroad at 100+ partners; sustainability & digitalisation focus; curriculum offered as a download, not as a module-by-module page) ↗ — Kühne Logistics University
- KLU — Tuition & Cost of Living (€8,200 per semester; €32,800 total Standard Track / €24,600 Fast Track; merit scholarships, no aggregate figures published; ~€16,870/yr living costs in Hamburg — €7,200 housing + €7,200 food/clothing/misc; blocked account ≥€11,904/yr. Re-read 13 Sep 2026: every figure unchanged; the early-bird window is stated on the programme page, not here) ↗ — Kühne Logistics University
- KLU — Facts & Figures (founded 2010; endowed by Klaus-Michael Kühne; state-recognised private university, Hamburg Senate accreditation 2010; PhD-conferral rights 2017; AACSB accreditation 2024, ~top 5% of business schools; Saigon campus 2025) ↗ — Kühne Logistics University
- Kühne Logistics University — Wikipedia (founded 2010; private, non-profit; HafenCity, Hamburg; founder Klaus-Michael Kühne / Kühne Foundation) — corroborating context ↗ — Wikipedia