University of Iceland, Reykjavik Campus
University of Iceland (Háskóli Íslands / HÍ)
About the School
Iceland's largest and oldest university, established in 1911, is located in downtown Reykjavík. In the fall of 2026, it enrolled approximately 15,000 students across all disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, law, education, and engineering. As Iceland's only comprehensive university offering a complete degree system from bachelor's to doctoral levels, its research output accounts for over 60% of the nation's total.
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Application Information
Language requirements
TOEFL iBT 79+ / IELTS 6.5+ (English-taught programs); Icelandic-taught programs require B2-C1 in Icelandic
Tuition Reference
Tuition-free (EEA students) / Non-EEA students: First tuition fee starting Fall 2027 (amount TBC); Registration fee approximately 75,000-100,000 ISK/year.
Application deadline
Non-EEA students: 2/1 (Fall admission); EEA students: 6/1
Scholarship
Icelandic Government Scholarship (IGS), HÍ International Student Scholarship, Erasmus+ Mobility Funding
Accommodation Details
Apply for student housing via Studentagardar; Reykjavík's rental market is tight, so start searching 6 months in advance.