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Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung Bremen
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Masterstudiengang für den Höheren PolizeivollzugsdienstSenior Police Service

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

This is a two-year Master's program 'Master of Public Administration - Police Management' for the Higher Police Service. The program is divided into two phases: the first decentralized academic year takes place at a location in the Northern Association (Bremen, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), and the second year centrally at the German Police University in Münster. The curriculum includes modules on personnel management, strategic organizational management, operational management, traffic safety work, legal and criminal science topics, and the significance of the police in administration, politics, and society. Each module concludes with an examination, and students must write a master's thesis to obtain the 'Master of Arts' degree.
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This is a two-year Master's program 'Master of Public Administration - Police Management' for the Higher Police Service. The program is divided into two phases: the first decentralized academic year takes place at a location in the Northern Association (Bremen, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), and the second year centrally at the German Police University in Münster. The curriculum includes modules on personnel management, strategic organizational management, operational management, traffic safety work, legal and criminal science topics, and the significance of the police in administration, politics, and society. Each module concludes with an examination, and students must write a master's thesis to obtain the 'Master of Arts' degree.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Police Management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Masterstudiengang für den Höheren Polizeivollzugsdienst at Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung Bremen

Is Masterstudiengang für den Höheren Polizeivollzugsdienst at Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung Bremen taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Masterstudiengang für den Höheren Polizeivollzugsdienst programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Masterstudiengang für den Höheren Polizeivollzugsdienst at Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung Bremen?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Masterstudiengang für den Höheren Polizeivollzugsdienst?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung Bremen — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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