M.A./M.Sc.

Intelligence & Security Studies in Berlin, Germany

Hochschule des Bundes für öffentliche Verwaltung

Key Facts

Degree

M.A./M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Campus

Brühl / various federal locations

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No fees (students receive civil service trainee salary)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: Not applicable (restricted to German federal employees)

The M.A./M.Sc. programme in Intelligence & Security Studies is offered by Hochschule des Bundes für öffentliche Verwaltung, a Verwaltungshochschule in Berlin, Germany, with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — Native-level German required (civil service study)

Application Periods

Semester

Locations

Berlin Brühl

Subject Areas

Study Fields

Sicherheitstechnik Sicherheitswesen

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule des Bundes für öffentliche Verwaltung welcomes international applicants for its M.A./M.Sc. in Intelligence & Security Studies in Berlin. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years).

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Hochschule des Bundes für öffentliche Verwaltung's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.