Icelandic as a second language
180 ECTS - BA degree
Studies in Icelandic as a second language are an excellent choice for students who want to improve their practical and/or academic skills in Icelandic. Two separate programmes are offered: the BA programme and the Practical Diploma programme.
Icelandic as a second language
Studies in Icelandic as a second language are an excellent choice for students who want to improve their practical and/or academic skills in Icelandic. Two separate programmes are offered: the BA programme and the Practical Diploma programme. Additionally, we offer a special practical beginners’ course in Icelandic. Only the BA programme has an entrance exam.
Deadline for applications
Icelandic as a Second Language only accepts new students for the Fall semester of each academic year. The application deadline is February 1.
For Residents with "kennitala"
Through the communication portal, students with an Icelandic personal ID number (kennitala) can also apply for the BA programme from March 1 to May 20, and from March 1 to June 5 for the Practical Diploma. The Admission Test for the BA programme takes place at 12:00 on June 10.
Foreign equivalent to the Icelandic matriculation examination. Further information can be found in article 17, regulation on admission requirements for undergraduate study no. 331/2022.
All applicants must also pass a special entrance examination in Icelandic. This examination is based on the level of Icelandic in Icelandic Online 1 and Icelandic Online 2, self-taught courses available free online.
Contact us
The office of School of Humanities is located at the 3rd floor of the Main Building, Sæmundargata 1. Opening hours are from 10-12 and 13-15 on weekdays.
You can call us at +354 5254400 or send us an e-mail at hug@hi.is.
Our students can use the University Service Desk as the point of access for all service.
