€0 tuition + fees
English-taught
No tuition at public universities (annual registration fee only)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €500
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
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Tuition-Free Universities in Iceland
€0 tuition at public universities (registration fee only)
- Universities to explore
- 2
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €500
- Currency
- ISK
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Iceland is not an EU member but is in the EEA. Public universities in Iceland do not charge tuition fees; students pay only an annual registration/administration fee. This applies broadly to all students at public institutions.
Public universities
No tuition; annual registration fee only.
Private universities
Some private institutions charge fees, though a few remain low-cost.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: No tuition at public universities; registration fee applies.
- Master's: No tuition at public universities; registration fee applies.
- PhD: Doctoral studies at public universities generally carry no tuition fee.
English-taught programmes
A moderate and growing English-taught catalogue at Master's level; some Bachelor's programmes in English.
Mandatory fees
Annual registration fee, for example around ISK 75,000 (≈ €500) at some institutions; the University of Iceland lists a lower annual registration fee — verify per institution.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: €500.
Admission system & application process
Direct university portals.
Residency conditions
Applies broadly; verify per institution.
Language requirements
English-taught programmes require English proof; Icelandic-taught programmes require Icelandic proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ January
- Applications close
- 1 February – 1 June depending on programme
- Document submission
- Certified copies + translations, submitted directly.
- Note
- Dates vary by institution.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €1,200–€1,700 / month
- Student housing
- Very limited market in the Reykjavík area; apply early through student services.
- Scholarships
- Icelandic state student loan fund (LÍN); limited scholarships.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (2)
€0 tuition + fees
English-taught
No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €500
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- University of Iceland – University fees
https://english.hi.is/ - Study in Iceland – Universities
https://study.iceland.is/