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Police College, Abu Dhabi

The Police College in Abu Dhabi was established in 1985 by Federal Law No. 6 of 1985. Study and training first lasted two academic years and led to a diploma in police sciences; it now offers a Bachelor in Applied Police Sciences. In January 2026 it graduated its 37th cohort of cadet officers.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Established by federal law
19851
Established by federal law
Cohort of cadet officers, 2026
37th3
Cohort of cadet officers, 2026

Police College, Abu Dhabi

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic كلية الشرطة - أبوظبي
Emirate Abu Dhabi
Location Abu Dhabi
Founded 1985
Type Police college established by federal law
Website Not published
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Police College, Abu Dhabi4

Before you rely on a degree

An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.4

Sources

  1. Commission for Academic Accreditation: Police College executive summary (PDF)
  2. Commission for Academic Accreditation: Bachelor in Applied Police Sciences
  3. Abu Dhabi Media Office: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Police College graduation (January 2026)
  4. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Police College, Abu Dhabi

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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