Applications for graduate studies in public health sciences, epidemiology, and biostatistics are submitted through the university's electronic application portal.
Below is further information on the application form and supporting documents.
Please remember to clearly state your name on all supporting documents, including those submitted electronically. Only submit pdf documents with your application.
Supporting documents that cannot be submitted electronically (e.g., certified transcripts) can be sent to the address below:
University of Iceland
Student Registration, University Centre
Sæmundargata 2
102 Reykjavik
Iceland
Master's programs in public health sciences, epidemiology, and biostatistics
Previous studies
Transcripts from the latest educational institution attended should be certified copies (stamped and signed) and sent to the address above or submitted to the Service Desk. Transcripts with electronic signature sent directly from the relevant university to admissions@hi.is are also accepted. Photocopies or scanned transcripts are not valid documents.
Transcripts should include ranking in individual courses.
Program and major
Choose the correct program, e.g., Public health sciences, Master's, 120 ECTS. Applicants are not bound by the major selected in their application (where applicable) but asked to choose the one they are likeliest to pursue.
References
We recommend references from those who are familiar with you as a student or employee, e.g., teachers, employers, or co-workers.
Résumé/CV
Keep the résumé concise. Attach a list of publications, if applicable.
Statement of intent - instructions
The statement of intent is an opportunity to describe the motivations behind the application and outline qualifications and previous academic and/or professional experience that best demonstrates the applicants interests and readiness to undertake the studies. The statement is the admissions committee's tool to get a notion of the applicant’s background and strengths and evaluate their potential.
We ask all applicants to use this form for their statement of intent.
Course selection
Please refer to the Course Catalogue.
Students have until September 10th/January 21st to review their course registration.
Postgraduate diploma in public health sciences
Previous studies
Transcripts from the latest educational institution attended should be certified copies (stamped and signed) and sent to the address above or submitted to the Service Desk. Transcripts with electronic signature sent directly from the relevant university to admissions@hi.is are also accepted. Photocopies or scanned transcripts are not valid documents.
Program
Select Public health sciences, Postgraduate Diploma, 30 ECTS.
Résumé/CV
Keep the résumé concise. Attach a list of publications, if applicable.
Course selection
Please refer to the Course Catalogue.
Students have until September 10th/January 21st to review their course registration.