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. Further information.
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 with a minimum grade of 5.0. This examination is based on the level of Icelandic in Icelandic Online 1 and Icelandic Online 2, self-taught courses available free online (http://icelandiconline.com).
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.
