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Study Information

Study Information - Available at University of Iceland

The University of Iceland offers programmes on three levels:

  • Three-year undergraduate programmes leading to a Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
  • Two-year graduate programmes leading to a Master's degree (MA/MS/M.Ed.)
  • Three-year doctoral programmes (Ph.D./Ed.D.)

In addition to this, shorter diploma programmes are available at both the Bachelor and Master levels.

One year of full-time study amounts to 60 credits, 30 per semester. University of Iceland credits are equal to ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). For further information, see the University's credit system.

All applicants must apply for one of the study programmes on offer and then select courses accordingly. It is not possible to apply for individual courses.

Details on courses on offer, programmes, and other study-related information are available on individual faculty websites and in the Course Catalogue.

Language of instruction

The primary language of instruction is Icelandic. The University of Iceland offers programmes taught in English but mostly at the graduate level. All applicants must apply for one of the study programmes on offer and then select courses accordingly. It is not possible to apply for individual courses.

The University of Iceland offers a diverse selection of single courses taught in English that are intended for exchange students.

Further information on courses taught in English is available in the Course Catalogue and on the websites of schools and faculties.

Further information on studies in English