Federal University of Public Administration
Brühl, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The Hochschule des Bundes für öffentliche Verwaltung (HS Bund) is a public federal university of applied sciences in Brühl, Germany. It trains civil servants for the higher non-technical service in the German federal administration. HS Bund offers 17 dual study programmes (Bachelor, Diploma, Master) across 10 locations, combining academic study with practical placements in federal authorities. The institution has produced over 78,000 graduates.
Fields of study
- Public Administration
- Law
- Intelligence and Security Studies
- Finance and Customs
- Digital Administration and Cyber Security
- Social Insurance Law
- Agricultural Social Insurance
- Foreign Service
Accreditation: ACQUIN e.V.
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 1 March, 1 April, May, 1 September, 1 October
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
No tuition fees for dual/entry programmes. MPA: free for promotion-track civil servants; €430/month for non-promotion-track students.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auswärtiger Dienst (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in Intelligence and Security Studies, Fachrichtung Bundesnachrichtendienst (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Digital Administration and Cyber Security (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Landwirtschaftliche Sozialversicherung (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Public Administration (LL.B.) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Public Administration (LL.B.) - Fernstudium (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Verwaltungsmanagement (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Zolldienst des Bundes (LL.B.) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.