Frequently asked questions

An immigrant can be accepted for police education in Finland if she or he meets the application requirements for the studies. We select the students to the education by the points given in the entrance exam. Applicants ethnic background is irrelevant.

The application requirements include Finnish citizenship. The applicant must also master the teaching language, ie. Finnish or Swedish. The selection procedure includes a standard security clearance and at the same time any foreign connections, for instance, may also be determined. The significance of the security clearance results in student selection is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

More information on acquiring citizenship can be obtained from the Finnish Immigration Service.

To the website of the Finnish Immigration Service

During their bachelor's studies, Finnish police students can participate in the Erasmus+ student exchange at a European partner higher education institution. The exchange period usually lasts between three and five months. In practical terms, the student stays in exchange for the duration of the host higher education institution's semester.

Students can also participate in short-term exchanges organized by police educational institutes in the Nordic countries, Germany and Estonia.

Police students also have the opportunity to engage in international activities in Finland. They can be involved in the planning and organization of the International Week at the Police University College and act as guides for foreign participants.

Polamk also welcomes international exchange students. A list of our partner institutions is available on the International exchange programs website.

Go to the page International exchange programs website