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Foundation of Business Foundations
- Hamburg, Germany
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
An English-taught preparatory year that combines business foundations and language support before progression to KLU’s Bachelor programme.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build business-related academic foundations and language skills for the assessment leading to Bachelor admission
Career outcomes
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Program Assistant
- Retail Associate
- Entry-Level Office Assistant
Curriculum
- Study economic policy
- Market economics
- Mathematics
- Ecosystems
- Urban development and sustainable globalisation. Language courses prepare students for German A2 and English C1 certification. The academic year leads to the Feststellungsprüfung assessment.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A high-school diploma or school-leaving certificate is required; Applicants awaiting the final certificate can submit current transcripts. Entry requires English B2 and German A1.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or school leaving certificate
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 61
Documents you’ll need
- School-leaving certificate or current transcript
- English proficiency evidence
- German A1 certificate
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Foundation of Business Foundations. Prepare academic transcripts
- Graduation evidence
- Language results
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kühne Logistics University (KLU). Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €17,600 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | €1,000 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Hamburg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business and Management |
| Department | Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | KLU offers limited merit-based, Need-based, And sports scholarships. Eligible awards can cover part or all of tuition, Subject to scholarship criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 31 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €17,600 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The deposit is €1,000 EUR. The estimated living cost is €15,310 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 61.

