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Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung Bremen
Master German Social Sciences

Masterstudiengang für den Höheren Polizeivollzugsdienst

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.

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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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