Westfjords University Center
University Centre of the Westfjords (UW)
About the School
The smallest institution offering university-level programs in Iceland, established by 40 founding members including all Icelandic higher education institutions. Positioned to bring classrooms into "the world's best laboratory for coastal and marine governance," the Westfjords region is both a traditional hub for fisheries and aquaculture and a sparsely populated frontier community. A member of UArctic, it annually enrolls 70–80 international students. Degrees are jointly awarded with the University of Akureyri.
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Application Information
Language requirements
Full English-taught program; CEFR C1 proficiency required: TOEFL 95, IELTS 7.0-7.5, PTE, Duolingo, CAE/CPE, or equivalent TOEIC scores. Applicants with degrees from English-speaking countries are exempt. Certificates from in-house English courses will not be accepted as substitutes.
Tuition Reference
Tuition / Registration Fees: EEA 150,000 ISK/year, Non-EEA 300,000 ISK/year (approx. 2,000 EUR); due by 6/30
Application deadline
Applications open on 12/1; non-EEA priority deadline: 2/15, final deadline: 4/15; student housing priority deadline: 5/15
Scholarship
No university-level scholarships available. Eligible for subsidies from CSC, Erasmus+, Nordplus, UArctic programs, and student innovation funds.
Accommodation Details
On-campus student housing: private rooms, 2-bedroom apartments, and studios are 139,000 ISK/month (utilities and internet included); double rooms are 180,700 ISK/month. A security deposit of 139,000 ISK must be paid by 31 on or before the 5rd day of the month. Lease term: 8 months from 17/6 to 30/next year.