The strength of doctoral studies at the University of Iceland lies in the combination of organised PhD programmes and active participation in the international academic community. PhD studies The five schools of the University offer PhD programmes within a total of 26 faculties. Most PhD programmes at the University of Iceland consist of 180 ECTS. They normally take 3 to 5 years to complete. There are two official application dates: 15 April and 15 October, but some faculties accept applications continuously (See the websites of the respective School or Faculty for details or contact them directly). The University of Iceland welcomes international students, and presently 30% of our PhD students are foreign nationals, representing a total of 39 countries. The International Division at UI provides information on practical issues for prospective international students. International collaboration in the form of joint or double doctoral degrees with foreign universities is also encouraged. Requirements At the University of Iceland heavy emphasis is placed on ensuring that doctoral programmes are in accordance with internationally recognised requirements. Read more about the University's official Standards and requirements for the quality of doctoral programmes. Available PhD positions Vacant PhD positions can be found on the University of Iceland website. Some positions are advertised internationally. Students who are interested in subjects not advertised can contact the respective faculty for advice. Schools The University of Iceland offers numerous PhD programmes within each of its five different schools. Further information can be found on their respective websites: School of Education School of Engineering and Natural Sciences School of Health Sciences School of Humanities School of Social Sciences Interdisciplinary programmes Interdisciplinary programmes are offered within Environment and Natural Resources and Public Health Sciences. Please click here for a list of contact persons by School and for interdisciplinary programmes. Funds and scholarships There are different ways for PhD students to finance their cost of living. In some cases, grants are provided by the supervisor, while in other cases students themselves can apply for grants. For further information visit Funds and scholarships. Contact offices for practical information The Graduate School Email: midstodframhaldsnams@hi.is The International Division Email: ask@hi.is Contact persons by Schools and for interdisciplinary programmes. facebooklinkedintwitter
