Iceland

Study in Akureyri: universities, programmes and fees

Akureyri has 2 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 22 undergraduate programmes in 16 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €733 a year, a non-EU student €733 a year. 1 programme is taught in English.

Universities

2

Programmes

22

Taught in English

1

EU fee / year

€733

Non-EU fee / year

€733

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

Universities in Akureyri

Map of universities in Akureyri

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What you can study in Akureyri

• Sociology 2
• Journalism 2
• Philosophy 2
• Psychology 2
• Marine Sciences 2
• Business Administration 2
• Computer Science 1
• Industrial Engineering 1
• Law 1
• Primary Education Teaching 1
• Early Childhood Education 1
• Nursing 1
• Occupational Therapy 1
• Biotechnology 1
• Marketing 1
• Finance and Accounting 1

Programmes in English

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. More in the guide Study in Iceland.