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Erasmus+ program
Do you want to learn about Finland's efficient and most highly trusted police organization and our service-oriented, knowledge-based and technology-driven policing concept? Come study with us!
The Police University College (Polamk) welcomes exchange students from international partner universities with whom we have a bilateral exchange agreement.
Students applying to Polamk as exchange students must have completed at least one year of study at their home university before the exchange at Polamk starts.
Exchange studies take place in Tampere at the Polamk campus in the Hervanta suburb.
Exchange studies do not lead to a Polamk degree, but will be counted towards the exchange student's degree in his/her home university.
Unfortunately Polamk does not accept incoming exchange students during the academic year 2020–2021.
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The next exchange period is in the Autumn semester 2021.
The Course Catalogue includes information on courses available for Erasmus+ students. Students are recommended to take approximately 25–30 ECTS of courses during their study period. Teaching schedules are planned so that a student can study all available courses within the study period. The language of instruction is English.
The Course Catalogue for Autumn semester 2021 is published in March 2021.
The Learning Agreement is preliminary until confirmed with your coordinator at Polamk after your arrival. Exchange students enrol in courses after they arrive at Polamk. The detailed timetables (with course days, times, names of teachers, classrooms, etc.) and all instructions will be given during the Exchange Student Orientation Week.
The Study Guide for incoming students includes information on housing, grading systems, academic calendar, insurance, visas and other practical matters.
The Study Guide for Autumn semester 2021 is published in March 2021.
All nominations for student exchanges must come from the international office of the applicant's home institution. Students wishing to participate in an exchange with Polamk must contact their own International Office first. The partnership between Polamk and the home university must include a valid exchange agreement.
Students wishing to apply for an exchange with Polamk must contact their own International Office. Applicants must first be nominated for the exchange by their home university International Office. Once nominated, the applicant will then receive instructions from Polamk on how to fill in and download the application documents online. The exchange is confirmed after both the home university and Polamk have officially approved the exchange, including a valid exchange agreement.
The next application period ends on May 14, 2021.
A good command of English is required to study at Polamk. Teaching typically involves active student participation, class discussions, project work and student presentations. The minimum requirement for English language skills is level B1 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. We ask you to document your language skills through our language requirement form (see the list of required documents below). Other proof of your English language competency is also acceptable.
All students applying to Polamk as Exchange Students must follow these two steps:
1) Nomination
Exchange students should first get approval from their home university for their planned exchange.
All applicants must be officially nominated by their home university. Home university's International Exchange Coordinator should send names of nominated students by email to the Erasmus coordinator at [email protected].
The nomination must include the following information for each student:
- Last name
- Given name(s)
- Date of birth (dd.mm.yyyy)
- Degree Program or equivalent at home university
2) Online application
After Polamk has received the nomination from your home university, you will receive further instructions on how to fill in your application and download the required documents online.
The application deadline for exchange studies in the Autumn Semester 2021 is: May 14, 2021.
The nomination deadline is two weeks before the application deadline.
When filling in your application (after the nomination), you will need the following application documents in English:
- Motivation Letter (max 1 page). Describe why you wish to study at Polamk and what your objectives are for the study period. Provide information about your previous studies, background and future goals that are relevant to your application.
- CV (free format)
- Transcript of Records (showing your course grades from your home university)
- Certificates of other relevant education (especially police education)
- English Language Skills Form (if education in the home university is not given in English). Other equivalent proof of English language competency is also acceptable.
- Learning Agreement (preliminary study plan). List the courses you are planning to take. Note that Polamk recommends a full course load (approximately 30 ECTS). Your final acceptance to the courses will be confirmed after your arrival.
English Language Skills Form PDF 601kB
Learning Agreement (PDF coming)
The Police University College is located in the city of Tampere. It is situated in the outer suburb of Hervanta, about eight kilometres south of the city centre, and occupies a total area of approximately 21 hectares.
Besides the teaching facilities and staff premises, the site also includes a driver training track, facilities for vehicle instruction and a practice area specifically designed for training in realistic police operations. There are also sports facilities, including a gym, an indoor swimming pool, a wrestling hall and a hall suitable for ballgames. In addition, there are eight student apartment blocks which can accommodate about 750 students.
Finland is a safe country where everyday life is easy and reliable and nature is always close by. Located in the far north of Europe, nestled between Sweden and Russia, Finland is a truly unique destination for exchange studies. Nature, with its thousands of lakes and vast forests, is always nearby. The Finnish population is mostly fluent in English, so it is easy to get by even without any Finnish skills.
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Photo: City of Tampere, Satu Aalto.
The city of Tampere is the third largest city in Finland with 230,000 inhabitants, and the largest inland city in the Nordic countries. Tampere is easy to reach from the capital or directly by plane. The city is located on a ridge between two beautiful lakes, a magnificent sight in both winter and summer.
Tampere has a vibrant student life and has been voted the most student-friendly city in Finland. Public transport is well organized, there are plenty of sport and hobby possibilities and a lively cultural scene. In Tampere, you will enjoy a relaxed, small-town lifestyle.
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Contact us
For further information contact: [email protected]
Erasmus coordinator at Polamk:
Maija Ohvo
Education coordinator
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Video on Finnish police education:
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If the video doesn't open, search for it on Poliisitube (Poliisiksi section).