University of Iceland
Reykjavík, Iceland · Iceland tuition policy
- Your destination
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €500
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Iceland’s largest university, distinctive for geosciences, geothermal/renewable energy and marine studies.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Public universities in Iceland charge registration fees rather than tuition.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Icelandic / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Icelandic / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Icelandic / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (13)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (Master, English-taught) | Master | English | No tuition fee (registration fee only) | Not yet verified |
| Engineering — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master (also in English) | Master | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Icelandic / English | No tuition fee at public universities (registration fee only) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Icelandic or English depending on programme. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
An eligible upper secondary qualification. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Icelandic-taught programmes require Icelandic proof; English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Upper secondary certificate
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: 1 February–1 June depending on the programme and institution.
How to apply
Direct university portal
Applications are submitted directly to each institution.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ January
- Applications close
- 1 February – 1 June depending on programme
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations, submitted directly.
- Note
- Dates vary by institution.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://english.hi.is
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- hi@hi.is
- Admissions phone
- +354 525 4000
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Iceland – University fees
https://english.hi.is/ - University of Iceland — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://english.hi.is/study/apply - University of Iceland – University fees
https://english.hi.is/ - Study in Iceland – Universities
https://study.iceland.is/