image: Prof. Dr. Andreas Kaplan, President of KLU
Credit: KLU
“We are immensely proud to have achieved AACSB accreditation, officially joining the top 5% of the world’s best business schools,” says Prof. Dr. Andreas Kaplan, President of KLU. “This accomplishment is particularly significant given that the accreditation process takes several years and requires an institution to be at least ten years old. Having been founded in 2010, Kühne Logistics University couldn’t have reached this milestone any sooner. This achievement further demonstrates that, thanks to the strong support of the Kühne Foundation, KLU has consistently delivered excellence in both teaching and research from the outset.”
Seal of quality for excellent education
KLU was able to demonstrate that it had the resources, qualifications and commitment needed to offer its students a top-flight, future-oriented education. “The AACSB accreditation is a testament to our commitment to excellence,” stresses Niels Tolkiehn, Head of Quality Management. “This achievement is the result of the collective efforts of our faculty, students, and staff. It underscores our dedication to creating a learning environment that meets the highest international standards and prepares our graduates to succeed in the global marketplace.”
KLU’s leading global position reinforced
The AACSB is a non-profit organization and has stood for the highest quality standards since 1916. In order to receive the coveted AACSB seal of approval, participating organizations must demonstrate excellence in nine standards, which are divided into three main areas. These include strategic management, which covers the university's mission and capacity for innovation, the quality of teaching and support for students and teachers, and the institution's social impact and thought leadership. KLU scored highly in all of these categories, with its internationality being accentuated by the ongoing construction of the new KLU Campus in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
A team effort at KLU
Moreover, the accreditation reflects the commitment of the entire KLU Community. According to the press release from Stephanie M. Bryant, Executive Vice President and Chief Accreditation Officer at the AACSB: “The AACSB accreditation honors institutions that demonstrate excellence in all areas, including education, research, curriculum development and student learning. We wish to congratulate the President of KLU, Andreas Kaplan, on the accreditation, and to commend the entire team – including the administration, faculty, staff and student body – on the part they played in earning this coveted distinction.”
Prize-winning education
In addition to the AACSB seal, all degree programs offered at KLU have received the FIBAA Premium Seal. This seal of quality is awarded worldwide to universities and degree programs demonstrating high quality and is based on an assessment including 50 categories.
You can find additional information on KLU and its degree programs at www.klu.org.
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About KLU
KLU, Kühne Logistics University, is a leading, state-recognized, international university based in Hamburg, Germany, with a second campus planned in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It offers English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs in business and management, data science and analytics, and notably, logistics and supply chain management.
Named after its founder and benefactor Klaus-Michael Kühne, one of Germany’s most successful business leaders, KLU is committed to empowering contemporary leaders with a strong operations mindset. Accordingly, its teaching and research activities blend academic excellence with a hands-on approach to ensure real-world applicability. Emphasizing digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, KLU shapes leaders to drive responsible and sustainable change globally.
Students benefit from an exceptional professor-to-student ratio of approximately 1 to 12, affording them individual support from world-class, highly research-active professors. They can gain additional experience through integrated internships, participation in student and sports clubs, and international exchanges with prestigious business schools and universities. Tailored career coaching and partnerships with top companies ensure a successful career path.
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