Public universities in Iceland charge no tuition fees – at the University of Iceland you pay a registration fee of ISK 100,000 for 2026/27, and tuition fees planned for non-EEA students from autumn 2027 do not affect EU/EEA citizens. The Study in Iceland portal lists 7 universities, and English-taught programmes are growing, especially at master's level. Check deadlines and monthly costs.
Iceland follows the Bologna system:
For a bachelor's programme you need a certificate equivalent to the Icelandic matriculation examination (stúdentspróf) or another certificate at an equivalent level. The university's admissions office will confirm whether your certificate is recognised. Each faculty sets its own requirements for master's and doctoral programmes and lists them in the course catalogue.
An interesting option is Icelandic as a Second Language – the University of Iceland offers it as a bachelor's degree (BA) and as a shorter practical diploma.
Iceland – bachelor's programmes
Iceland – integrated (single-cycle) programmes
Iceland – master's programmes
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.
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