Polamk opens 2027 police training applications under revamped selection criteria

The Police University College (Poliisiammattikorkeakoulu, Polamk) in Tampere has opened its summer application period for Finnish‑language police training starting in early 2027; the deadline is 17 June, Tamperelainen reports.

This summer's applicants will be the first assessed under selection criteria updated in April, which clarify how entrance tests are scored and which capabilities are evaluated.

The selection exam has two stages. The core is a suitability assessment made up of psychological tests, an interview and a group task that evaluate interaction, information‑processing, responsibility and psychological stability.

Candidates also take a written exam and physical tests. The written test counts for 30 percent of the overall score; physical tests account for 20 percent.

Police education lasts three years and includes a paid, year‑long internship; graduates are prepared for both patrol duties and criminal investigations.

Commissioner Johanna Guessous, head of student services, warned that Finland has the fewest police per capita among the Nordic countries, underlining the need for officers with broad skills.

Applications are handled separately from the national joint application system and are held twice a year; this round will select students for the January and March 2027 intakes, and the next Swedish‑language intake begins in August 2027.