Below you can find general information regarding entry requirements, English proficiency requirements and other application instructions for your country.
Please note that in addition to the academic qualifications detailed in the country pages, applicants must also meet any specific entry requirements for their studies and follow the instructions for sending in documents.
If you cannot find your country on the list, please contact us at admission@hi.is
Russia
Welcome to the information page for applicants who have completed studies in Russia. Here you can find information about how to meet the English requirements, what previous studies meet the minimum entry requirements and any special documentation instruction and country-specific information.
- From 1999: Attestat o Srednem + 1 year of higher education studies
- Before 1999: Attestat o Srednem + 2 years of higher education studies
The admission requirement for most study programs at the University of Iceland at the graduate level is to have finished a bachelor's degree with a first-class grade average (7.25). Please be aware that this does not apply to all study programs. In the following link, you can find admission requirements for all graduate programs: Course Catalogue
Documents in the original language, as well as an official English translation, are required.
If your school issues your transcripts in English, these can be accepted.
You should attach to your online application your transcripts and diplomas as PDF files and a PDF printout from Obrnadzor database, if you can access it.
Please also get in touch with your institution/s and ask them to send a confirmation of your graduation to transcript@hi.is
Please note that this email must come from an official email address that is verifiable on the school’s website, and from a staff member that has the authority to issue transcripts on behalf of the institution.
The subject of the e-mail should be - VERIFICATION: [Name of student]
Please note that emails coming from Gmail, Yahoo or similar addresses are not accepted.