Iceland

Study in Reykjavík: universities, programmes and fees

Reykjavík has 3 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 112 undergraduate programmes in 56 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €733 a year, a non-EU student €733 a year. 16 programmes are taught in English.

Universities

3

Programmes

112

Taught in English

16

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 Reykjavík

Map of universities in Reykjavík

Each dot is a university or college: select it to open its page. The street map is optional and loads images from OpenStreetMap.

What you can study in Reykjavík

• Languages and Literature 12
• Primary Education Teaching 9
• Mathematics 5
• Computer Science 5
• Business Administration 4
• Economics 3
• Industrial Engineering 3
• Law 3
• Mechanical Engineering 3
• Design 3
• Performing Arts 3
• Music and Musicology 3
• Pedagogy 2
• Physics 2
• Geology 2
• Audiovisual Communication 2
• Biomedical Engineering 2
• Anthropology 2
• Electrical Engineering 2
• Psychology 2
• Social Education 2
• Civil Engineering 2
• Sport Sciences 2
• Energy Engineering 2
• Journalism 1
• Chemistry 1
• Chemical Engineering 1
• English Studies 1
• Tourism 1
• Archaeology 1
• Sociology 1
• Social Work 1
• Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy 1
• Philosophy 1
• Nursing 1
• Geography 1
• Early Childhood Education 1
• Art History 1
• Pharmacy 1
• Medicine 1
• Biochemistry 1
• Biomedical Laboratory Science 1
• Biology 1
• Food Science and Technology 1
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics 1
• History 1
• Physiotherapy 1
• Political Science 1
• Dentistry 1
• Translation and Languages 1
• Industrial Electronics and Automation 1
• Building Engineering 1
• Architecture 1
• Fashion Design 1
• Multimedia and Video Games 1
• Fine Arts 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.