How to apply

Higher Police Service

  • Degree
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Type of study
    Full-time study
  • Standard period of study
    6 semesters
  • Commencement of studies
    Winter semester (1 Oct), Summer semester (1 Apr)
  • Credits (ECTS)
    180
  • Language of instruction
    German
  • Department / Central Institute
    Department of Police and Security Management

How to apply with a German university entrance qualification

Applications can only be submitted online and only directly to Berlin Police.

There you can also find out about the recruitment requirements and the selection procedure.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Polizei Berlin
Nachwuchsgewinnung / Berufsberatung
Dir ZS Pers C 21

Keibelstraße 36
10178 Berlin
Tel.: (030) 4664-404040
Tel.: (030) 4664-793260
E-Mail: Berufsinfo(at)polizei.berlin.de

Applicants who have successfully completed the selection procedure of Berlin Police will be appointed to the preparatory service as a civil servant on revocation and admitted to the course. During your studies, you will receive remuneration in accordance with civil service regulations.

University entrance qualification or an entrance qualification for a University of Applied Sciences

Further requirements: selection procedure of Berlin Police

General information

Student Counselling Services

Admission and enrolment

Office for Applications, Admissions and Enrolment

Office hours:

Mon 14.00–16.00
Wed 10.00–12.00
Thu 14.00–16.00