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North Rhine-Westphalia Police Now Accepting Applications for Dual Study Program

Start your career in law enforcement with North Rhine-Westphalia Police's dual study program. Apply now for the 2026 intake.

In this image we can see two police officers, one of them is holding some papers, and talking in...
In this image we can see two police officers, one of them is holding some papers, and talking in the mic, in front of him there is a podium, also we can see a board with some symbols, and text written on it, there is a banner, cloth, a stand, we can see the flag, and a table.

North Rhine-Westphalia Police Now Accepting Applications for Dual Study Program

The police force in North Rhine-Westphalia is now accepting applications for its recruitment program. Both students and career changers, including those with vocational training and professional experience, can apply online via the Police NRW job portal. The application deadline is October 8, 2025, for those interested in the dual study program starting September 1, 2026.

The program is open to individuals with Abitur or full Fachhochschulreife, or those who have completed a two-year vocational training and have three years of professional experience. More details about the application process can be found at https://www.genau-mein-fall.de/

Nicole Schüttauf, the personnel recruiter at the police headquarters in Bochum, will be available to answer questions about the 'FOS Police' course and dual study in the higher police service with a focus on 'operations'. An information event about the police profession will also be held at the employment agency's customer center on a specified Thursday.

Applicants must have Abitur or full Fachhochschulreife and can apply online until October 8, 2025. The dual study program begins on September 1, 2026, offering a pathway into the higher police service for those with the necessary qualifications and experience.

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