The University of Iceland opens its doors on University Day, Saturday 28 February 2026 from 12 to 15 p.m. Presentations of study programmes take place in three University buildings, in Askja, in the University Centre and in Saga.
The University Day is a collaboration among all seven universities in Iceland and is now an unmissable event for anyone considering going to university. The Open Day is a great opportunity to talk to people working and studying in Icelandic universities about all aspects of your future plans for higher education.
The University of Iceland offers over 400 undergraduate and graduate programmes, and on University Day you can speak to instructors and students from all the university's faculties, who will gladly answer questions on just about anything! Staff from the university’s various student services will also be there to answer guests’ questions.
Presentations of study programmes are by school and will be located in the following buildings:
- School of Social Sciences: University Centre
- School of Health Sciences: Saga
- School of Humanities: University centre. Litla torg
- School of Education: Saga
- School of Engineering and Natural Sciences: Askja
Find out where you can learn about individual programmes and see a map of the University campus on the UI website.
Hólar University will also present its study programmes at the University Centre, as the University of Iceland and Hólar University are working to consolidate and merge the two universities. Representatives from Keilir - The Academy for Preliminary Studies and the Institute for Continuing Education will also be present in the University Centre.
Representatives from the International Division will be present on the 2nd floor of the University Centre, where they'll be promoting diverse international opportunities offered by the University of Iceland, and collaboration with universities worldwide, where students can complete parts of their studies. That kind of experience can often have a decisive influence on students' education, career development and international opportunities.
Representatives from the Student Counselling Centre, the Service Desk and Student Registration will also be there to provide information on services and support to students.
Also present will be representatives from the Student Council, and the Icelandic Student Services offering information on housing, preschools, and other important services.
Bifröst University, the University of Akureyri, Agricultural University of Iceland and Iceland University of the Arts will also present their study programmes in Saga.
Reykjavík University will present its study programmes on its campus in Öskjuhlíð, and the Iceland University of the Arts will also be in its own premises at Stakkahlíð.
Using Hopp scooters will be free of charge when travelling between the universities.
The University Day is open to all who are interested, and admission is free.
For more information about the University Day, see the University Day website.