About the university

The University of Iceland is the country's largest and oldest university, founded in 1911. A comprehensive research university with schools of Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education. Offers programs in both Icelandic and English. Notable for geosciences, renewable energy, Arctic studies, and Nordic languages.

Key information

• Location: Reykjavík, IS
• Ranking #601
• QS #601
• THE #601
• National ranking #1
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Medicine
• Engineering
• Law
• Social Sciences
• Humanities

Programs (30)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Economics
• Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• History
• International Relations
• Journalism and Communication
• Law
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 13,000
• International students: 15%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €700 - €1,400 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €0 - €1,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 65.00%
• Scholarships available: Icelandic Government scholarships (RANNIS), Erasmus+ bilateral agreements, university merit grants. Nordic countries have special exchange agreements.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Reykjavík ~€1200-1800/month. Registration fee ~€500/year (nominal, no full tuition for EEA students).

Quick facts

• Founded: 1911
• Teaching languages: Icelandic, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.hi.is