The University of Iceland, the biggest  and oldest university in the country, was established 17th June 1911. The University of Iceland offers nearly four hundred undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. The university is organised into five academic schools, and 25 faculties. Research-based graduate studies are offered in several disciplines. There are around 40 research institutes. A large number of research findings by scientists and academics based at the University of Iceland have been considered ground-breaking in their respective fields. The number of students is currently around 15,000.

How to apply

Students who enrol at the University of Iceland shall have completed a matriculation examination or a foreign equivalent.
In general, teaching at the University of Iceland is in Icelandic. Several faculties offer some courses taught in English, see courses taught in English. Further information on programmes and courses is available in the course catalog.
The deadline for international students (other than exchange students) to apply for undergraduate and graduate studies is 1st February each year. Students from the Nordic countries are excepted and may apply for undergraduate studies until 5th June (with the exception of Icelandic for foreign students, for which the deadline is 1st February). Further information regarding studying in Iceland is available on the website of the Office of International Education.
The annual registration fee for the University of Iceland is ISK 45,000.
Application form – international students (PDF form)
Graduate studies application

Student Scholarships and Exchanges

The necessary information, including links to forms and regulations, is accessed by clicking on the name of each fund. Further information is provided by Sverrir Guðmundsson, Division of Science and Research, phone: +354 525 4352, email: sverrirg@hi.is
Overview of application deadlines for University of Iceland funds:
Assistantship Fund of The University of Iceland
The goal of the Assistantship Fund is to allow lecturers to hire students to assist them with research and/or teaching, thereby giving students training and skills in professional work practices. The application deadlines are 10th December for the spring semester and 10th August for the autumn semester.

Research Fund – Doctoral grants
Those eligible to apply include tenured lecturers or specialists working at the University of Iceland, who fulfil those requirements made of doctoral supervisors. It is also possible to apply after cooperation between supervisor and student commences. The application deadline is 10th October.

Research Fund – Travel grants
Travel grants for master’s and doctoral students at the University of Iceland. The grants are intended for attending conferences. The application deadline is 1st March.

Productivity Evaluation – Productivity Evaluation Fund and The Writing and Research Fund for Professors
University of Iceland staff who have a research obligation must submit a report on their research activities before 1st February (professors) and 1st March (The Union of University Teachers). Reports must be signed; a paper copy shall be submitted to the Division of Science and Research office in the UI Main Building, and an electronic copy to roj@hi.is.

Eimskip University Fund
Those eligible to apply include doctoral students at the University of Iceland and tenured lecturers and specialists at the University of Iceland, who fulfil the requirements made of doctoral supervisors. In special instances mater’s students may apply for a grant. The application deadline is 10th October.

University of Iceland Research Fund Grants for Postdoctoral fellows
Grants intended for postdoctoral fellows working at the University of Iceland, who have completed their doctorate within the last five years. Those eligible are postdoctoral fellows in temporary project research positions. The application deadline is 1st March.

University of Iceland Research Position Grants
Research Position Grants are intended for researchers who have completed their doctorate in the last five years, and are granted for a period of up to three years. Eligible grant applicants include University of Iceland academic staff in cooperation with a postdoctoral fellow.
UI partners with institutions through Nordplus in the Nordic and Baltic regions, through Erasmus in Europe, through Isep and Maui net in the United States, through Crepuq net in Canada, through Aen net in Australia, as well as through many bilateral agreements with individual universities across the globe.
For further information please contact the Office of International Education: ask@hi.is – +354 525 4311
University of Iceland
Sæmundargötu 2
101 Reykjavík
Telephone 525 4000
Fax 552 1331
Kt. 600169-2039

Official Website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

Private Reykjavik University is a center for international teaching and research collaboration across the Atlantic. The Reykjavik University also offers programs for executives, specialists and students outside traditional undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs.
Around 400 teachers currently work at the school in addition to almost 40 guest lecturers from foreign countries. 700 courses per year are currently offered at RU and over 500 at the undergraduate level and approximately 160 at the graduate level, all of which fully take into account the needs of both students and the economy.

How to apply

In this page you will find information on how to apply for exchange students. If you are a full degree seeking student please follow this link.

All prospective exchange students are nominated by their home University. After your nomination has been sent to RU, you and your University´s coordinator will be sent an email with a weblink with the online application form.
Once you get this email you will need to follow the next steps:
Meet the APPLICATION DEADLINE as follows:
a. May 1st  for admission to Fall Semester starting in September of the same year
b. November 1st for admission to Spring Semester starting in January of the following year

For those interested in a full time study at undergraduate and graduate levels, please, follow this link.
Useful Information

•    Housing Application Form
•    International Student Guide
•    Study and Examination Rules

Student Scholarships and Exchanges

Reykavík University awards grants to outstanding freshmen for their first semester at RU. The grant covers the tuition fee for the first semester of the study.
•    Everyone applying for admission at RU who attained an average grade of 8,0 in their matriculation exam can apply for the grant.In order to apply for the grant one first has to apply for admission to RU.
•    Only those planning to complete 3 years BS /& BA study can apply for the grant.
•    Selection of those receiving the grant will be based on the outcome of the matriculation exam and an evaluation of it as a preferable preparation for the study being applied for. Furthermore a personal statement in the application will be taken into account.
•    Applicants for the grant will receive a reply in the middle of June for fall semester and in the middle of December for spring semester.
•    The selection committee consists of the Director of Teaching Affairs, the Director of Student Affairs and the Executive Director of Human Recourses and Quality.

The purpose of the grant is to encourage outstanding students to an ambitious study and to help them to dedicate themselves fully to their study. Click here to apply. The deadline for application is December 15th for spring semester and June 1st for fall semester.

Freshmen grants in Master studies

Reykjavík University awards grants for outstanding students at masters level for their first semester at RU. The grant for master students covers the tuition fee for the first semester of the study.
In order to apply for the grant one first has to apply for an admission to RU.
Selection of students receiving the grant will be based on grades in previous university studies and how relevant those are for the programme applied for. Furthermore work experience will be taken into consideration, as well as projects that the applicant has participated in and a personal statement in the application.
The grant applies to all studies at masters level at RU being at least 90 ECTS with the exception of MBA and MPH Ex.
Applicants for the grant will receive a reply in the middle of June for fall semester and in the middle of December for spring semester.
The selection committee consists of the Director of Teaching Affairs, the Director of Student Affairs and the Executive Director of Human Recourses and Quality.
The purpose of the grant is to encourage outstanding students to an ambitious study and help them to dedicate themselves fully to their study. Click here to apply. The deadline for application is December 5th for spring semester and June 1st for fall semester.
Further information about the grant is given by the staff of the Student Services, Gréta Matthíasdóttir, Heimir Haraldsson, Lóa Hrönn Harðadóttir and Sigríður Hulda Jónsdóttir

Reykjavik University
Telephone: +354 599 6200
Fax: +354 599 6201
ru@ru.is

Official Website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

The University of Akureyri is located in the capital of  north Iceland and has served Akureyri and its rural surrounding since 1987. The university has built a reputation for academic excellence and good industrial relations. The university was founded in September 1987 with the establishment of faculties in health sciences and industrial management and today is divided into three faculties; Faculty of Business and Science, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Health Sciences. The number of students is around 1450 and members of staff are around 180.
The University of Akureyri has five research institutes. Research is one of the fundamental aspects of the University of Akureyri. Most of the research work is done by the academic members of the staff and research administration is in the hand of RHA – UNAK’s Research and Development Center.

How to apply

At the University of Akureyri the principal language of instruction is Icelandic. Textbooks are mainly in English and Icelandic. Most faculties offer some courses in English and some departments allow international students to take their examinations in English during the first semester of study. This is, however, always subject to the approval of each faculty and individual instructors.

Degree Seeking Students
•    Application form for Polar Law (application for 2010-2011 intake will not be available in January 2010 – masters degree)
•    Housing
All applicants can fill out the arrival form below. Please return the form to: The International Office, University of Akureyri, IS-600 Akureyri, Iceland or fax it to +354-460-8999 no later than two weeks before arrival.
Degree seeking students (Polar Law): 15th of April (NON-EU/EEA RESIDENTS) and 5th June (EU/EEA RESIDENTS) for the following academic year.

Student Scholarships and Exchanges

University does not provide any scholarships, but you can probably receive a grant from Erasmus/Nordplus Exchange Programme, when your application is approved. This mobility grant is not meant to cover all living costs, only the differences in costs of living abroad.

Exchange students
•    Application form
•    Application for Student Housing
Exchange students: 1st of November for spring semester and 15th of May for autumn semester

The University of Akureyri

Solborg / Nordurslod
600 Akureyri, Iceland
Tel: +354 460 8000
Fax: +354 460 8999
E-mail: international@unak.is

Official website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.