The Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil (POLAC) was established in 1988 as the Nigeria Police College and later upgraded to a full-fledged degree-awarding institution in 2012 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The academy was created to provide academic and professional training for officers of the Nigeria Police Force. It combines university education with police training, discipline, and leadership development.

POLAC operates a cadet programme where students undergo both academic studies and police training for a period of five years. Upon graduation, cadets are awarded a Bachelor’s degree and are commissioned as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) into the Nigeria Police Force.

Over the years, the academy has grown into one of Nigeria’s premier security training institutions, contributing significantly to policing, law enforcement, and national security.

Location

Nigeria Police Academy
Wudil
Kano State
Nigeria

Faculties / Colleges / Schools

The academy operates through the following faculties:

• Faculty of Humanities

• Faculty of Science

• Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

List of Courses Offered by Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil (POLAC)

Courses offered include:

Humanities

• English

• History and International Studies

• Linguistics

• Hausa

Social and Management Sciences

• Accounting

• Economics

• Political Science

• Sociology

• Psychology

Sciences

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Forensic Science

• Mathematics

• Physics

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission

• Candidates must sit for UTME conducted by JAMB.

• Applicants must have at least five O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.

• Candidates must select POLAC as first choice institution.

• Applicants must meet the required cut-off mark.

• Candidates must pass the POLAC aptitude test.

• Applicants must meet physical, medical, and character requirements.

• Shortlisted candidates must attend screening and interview.

Admission Portal
https://www.polac.edu.ng/RC-12_Admission

Direct Entry Admission

Direct Entry admission is not typically available for the regular cadet programme.

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Postgraduate Admission

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Admission Lists

Nigerian Police Academy 2026/2027 Admission List on JAMB CAPS

The Nigerian Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, has released its admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates who participated in the admission screening exercise can now check their admission status through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

To check their status, candidates should visit the JAMB e-Facility portal and log in using their registered email address and password. From the dashboard, select Check Admission Status, click Access my CAPS, and then select Admission Status to find out whether an admission offer has been made.

Candidates who receive admission offers should accept or reject them through the available JAMB channels. The supplied notice also advises candidates to send ACCEPT or REJECT by SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered with JAMB. Candidates whose status displays “Admission Still in Progress” or “Not Admitted” should continue checking the portal, as their status may change.

Candidates are advised to use the official JAMB e-Facility portal to confirm their admission status and follow any further instructions provided by JAMB or the Nigerian Police Academy. Congratulations to successful candidates.

School Fees

For cadet students:

• Tuition is free (fully funded by the Federal Government)

• Cadets receive allowances during training

Additional charges may include:

• Application fee: approximately ₦3,000 – ₦5,000

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Hostel / Accommodation

Accommodation is compulsory for all cadets.

The last known details include:

• Hostel accommodation is provided free of charge

• Feeding, uniforms, and medical care are also provided

• Cadets reside within the academy under strict discipline

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Notable Alumni

Notable alumni of POLAC include:

• Officers of the Nigeria Police Force serving in senior and strategic positions

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Official Website/Login Portal Links

• Official Website
  https://www.polac.edu.ng/

• Admission Portal
  https://www.polac.edu.ng/RC-12_Admission

• General Admissions Page
  https://polac.edu.ng/admissions

• Applicant/Login Portal
  https://www.polac.edu.ng/user

• Academy Brief
  https://www.polac.edu.ng/polac_brief

• Nigeria Police Force Page
  https://www.npf.gov.ng/formation/show/3

• Alternative Portal
  https://polacweb.vercel.app/

Contact Information

Nigeria Police Academy
Wudil
Kano State
Nigeria

• Phone: Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

• Email: info@polac.edu.ng

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is Nigeria Police Academy located?
The academy is located in Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria.

When was POLAC established?
POLAC was established in 1988 and upgraded to a degree-awarding academy in 2012.

What courses are offered at POLAC?
The academy offers programmes in sciences, humanities, and social and management sciences.

Does POLAC conduct Post-UTME screening?
No. POLAC conducts its own aptitude test and screening process.

What is the cut-off mark for POLAC?
The general cut-off mark is 180, but candidates must also pass aptitude tests and other screening stages. Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

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