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How to Apply for Admission

When you apply for admission to Politihøgskolen, you must go through several steps to compete for a study place.

Application Process - Step by Step

Before You Apply

Before you apply, you must check that you meet all the admission requirements.

Submit Application

You apply for admission via sok.samordnaopptak.no.

In the application, you must upload documentation for certain admission requirements.

The application deadline is March 1st.

Submit Cover Letter

Via Digipost, you must submit mandatory documentation: cover letter, medical certificate, and police certificate.

On the cover letter, you must sign that you have read the Deadlines and Information for this year's applicants.

The submission deadline is March 20th.

After you have applied

In April, you must complete digital tests and a video interview

Complete Admission Tests

If you meet the admission requirements and have taken both the digital tests and the video interview, the next step is physical tests.

If you pass the physical tests, you will be assessed for suitability.

Compete for a Study Place

You compete for a study place with your competition score.

Respond to Offer

On July 20th, you will find out if you have been offered a study place.

The deadline to respond to the offer is July 24th.

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To Those Applying for Admission in 2026

Deadlines and Information

Do You Have Questions?

Here you will find answers to questions many applicants have asked before you!

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