Academy of Police Hamburg

Established in 2013, the Akademie der Polizei Hamburg serves as the primary educational and training facility for the police force in Hamburg, Germany. The academy merged previous police training schools and the University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration into a single entity. It offers a three-year Bachelor of Arts program for senior police officer candidates, integrating theoretical studies in law, criminology, and psychosocial fundamentals with practical training. The academy supports the complete career path of a police officer, from initial training and specialized academic programs to ongoing professional development. Operating as a public institution, students receive civil servant training and salaries rather than paying traditional tuition.