Study Languages and Literature in Iceland: programmes, fees and entry requirements

Iceland has 12 undergraduate programmes in Languages and Literature at 1 university in 1 city. At public institutions EU students typically pay €733 a year; non-EU students €733 a year.

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.

• Taught in: Icelandic (6), English (3), Danish (1), French (1), Japanese (1), Chinese (1), Spanish (1), Italian (1), German (1)
• Selection: minimum requirements set by each university, Stúdentspróf

All Languages and Literature programmes in Iceland

How admission works in Iceland

You apply online directly to each university. You need the Icelandic matriculation exam (stúdentspróf) or an equivalent foreign upper-secondary qualification, and Icelandic-taught programmes (most bachelor's degrees) expect good Icelandic, sometimes tested with a B2 entrance exam. Most programmes have no selection, but places are limited by entrance exams in June for medicine, physiotherapy and dentistry and by a competitive exam in December for nursing at the University of Iceland; the arts university selects by portfolio or audition. For autumn 2027 the deadline is 5 June 2027 for Icelandic, Nordic and most EEA applicants (20 May for medicine, physiotherapy and dentistry), while other international applicants must apply by 1 February 2027 at the University of Iceland and by 31 January 2027 at Reykjavík University.

See also: Study in Iceland · Languages and Literature in other countries