The University of Iceland has over four hundred partner universities worldwide. Students have the opportunity to study in the Nordic countries, Europe, the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Students can find information about what options are available to them by using our partner university search engine.
When choosing a university, it is important to check the courses offered by the host institution and how they fit in with your current study programme at the University of Iceland. Most partner universities offer courses taught in English, and the number of courses available has increased significantly in recent years.
The courses taken at the host institution should fit with your study programme at the University of Iceland. You will need to fill in a learning agreement, which must be approved by your faculty.
Note that individual faculties and/or study programmes may have agreements with different partner universities.
When choosing a university for study abroad, you can discuss your options with your instructors, international coordinators, International Division staff or former exchange students
Tuition fees are waived at the host institution for exchange students, but you will still need to pay the annual registration fee at the University of Iceland.
If the exchange programme is part of the Erasmus+ or Nordplus programmes, students can apply for travel and subsistence grants. Other grants may also be available.
If you go on exchange, you will be responsible for arranging your own housing. Some partner universities may provide exchange students with on-campus housing or offer assistance with finding housing, but this is not always the case.
The University of Iceland is partnered with Housing Anywhere, a platform where exchange students can search for rental housing in more than 300 cities around the world. You can also advertise your housing for rent to foreign exchange students who come to Iceland. In this way, you can avoid paying double rent while keeping your current housing on standby. Note that subletting requires the permission of the landlord.
Thanks to the University's partnership with Housing Anywhere, UI students have priority for housing listed in the Housing Anywhere database. To get priority access and receive a VIP profile, you can create a special account.
Iceland is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) but not a member of the European Union (EU). Exchange students from EEA countries generally have certain privileges in terms of residence and work within other EEA countries, but the specific requirements can vary.
All students are responsible for checking whether they need any additional visa or residence permits during their mobility.
Key points to consider include:
- duration of your stay
- the specific country you plan to visit
- Visa and passport regulations
- any recent changes in immigration regulations
We recommend checking with the relevant authorities in the host country for the most up-to-date and accurate information.