The Police Education program in Alta has 24 study places and is session-based. This means that students will meet for four sessions each semester, with the rest of the teaching conducted digitally.
Unlike other study locations, the program in Alta largely consists of self-study, and it is expected that you take more responsibility for your own learning.
The sessions are held at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Alta. The Police Education program is a mix of theoretical and practical studies, and students in Alta learn the same as those studying in Oslo, Stavern, and Bodø.
In the first and third years, you will attend study sessions in Alta and study from home the rest of the time. In the second year, you will complete the internship year and get a placement in one of the three northernmost police districts.
Questions and Answers about Police Education in Alta
How is the program structured?
The program is a full-time study, but it is session-based. This means that you will attend four sessions each semester. Between sessions, you will participate in lectures, webinars, case work, and group work.
Unlike other study locations, the program in Alta largely consists of self-study, and it is expected that you take significant responsibility for your own learning. Remember that the police education is a full-time study, so it is expected that you spend about 45 hours a week on the program.
During the sessions, you will participate in lectures, exercises, and practical skills training. The amount of teaching varies each week. Some weeks may have full days, while others have fewer hours on the schedule and more time for self-study.
Who can apply?
Anyone who meets the admission requirements for the police education program can apply. Read more about our admission requirements for applying to the police education program here. What distinguishes the admission to the police education program in Alta from our other study locations is that in Alta, there will be quotas for certain groups of applicants.
This means that:
- 18 places are allocated to applicants from Northern Norway
- 2 study places are allocated to applicants with Sami language skills
- 4 places are allocated to regular applicants
Are the admission requirements the same?
Yes, the admission requirements are the same.
Where can I stay during the sessions?
The Arctic Student Welfare Organization of Norway offers short-term rentals. It is also possible to rent hotel rooms or private residences.
Where can I get practical training in the second year?
Students will complete their practical training during the second year. You will get a placement in one of the three northernmost police districts.
What does it cost to take the police education in Alta?
The program is free, but you must pay for food, accommodation, and travel to and from Alta. You also need to pay a semester fee and a copying fee to Kopinor. Please note that prices may change slightly from year to year.
The academic year is divided into two (2) semesters, so you need to pay the semester fee twice per academic year. The semester fee is paid to your student welfare organization.
When you are in camp in the second and third years (B2 and B3, respectively), you must also pay for food before the stay and travel to and from the camp. The food cost in camp is currently NOK 800 per week. The invoices you need to pay can be found in Studentweb.
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Why is Politihøgskolen offering a study program in Alta?
The government announced in 2023 that a new pilot project for police education will be established in Alta starting in the fall of 2025. The project will continue in 2026.The goal of the project is to ensure stable and good recruitment for the northernmost police districts. They aim to recruit applicants from the north, and it is desirable that more people with Sami language skills pursue police education.
What if I have more questions?
If you have a question you can't find the answer to, or for any other reason want to get in touch, you can send us an email at opptak@phs.no, or call us on 23 19 99 00.
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