University of Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Campus photo: rheins, CC BY 3.0 · source
QS World Rank
#537
Established
1911
Institution
Public
Location
Reykjavik, Iceland
About University of Iceland
University of Iceland is a Public university in Iceland, ranked #537 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. We confirm the exact fees, intakes and entry requirements for your profile — free.
Indicative tuition: Low/None / year · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate applicants need a qualification equivalent to the Icelandic matriculation examination (stúdentspróf), and master's admission rules are set by each faculty. Non-native English speakers generally need TOEFL 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 58 (higher for some humanities programmes), and Icelandic-taught programmes may require a B2 Icelandic entrance exam. Requirements vary by programme.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
What it costs
We don't yet hold living-cost data for Iceland, and we won't estimate it from another country. A counsellor will put real numbers to your shortlist — free.
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Programmes at University of Iceland
University of Iceland offers a wide range of programmes for international students. We confirm the exact courses, tuition and entry requirements that fit your profile — free.
Scholarships for Iceland
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Private / Foundation Dates vary Need-based award, typically 50% grant and 50% loan, covering tuition and living costs (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
Private / Foundation Dates vary Covers tuition, living costs and one-way travel up to around USD 100,000 total (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship
Private / Foundation Partial award Dates vary Up to ~USD 100,000 Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Similar universities
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Indicative tuition is around Low/None per year for international students. Your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your chosen programme — free.
Undergraduate applicants need a qualification equivalent to the Icelandic matriculation examination (stúdentspróf), and master's admission rules are set by each faculty. Non-native English speakers generally need TOEFL 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 58 (higher for some humanities programmes), and Icelandic-taught programmes may require a B2 Icelandic entrance exam. Requirements vary by programme.
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