Tuition Free Universities in Iceland
Iceland is a sparsely populated island nation in the north west of Europe.
One of the world’s most active volcanic regions,while also having large areas
covered in glaciers. Iceland is also known for its hot springs, fishing
industry and high quality of life.Iceland has seven universities, of which three are private and four public. The largest are the University of Iceland and Reykjavík University, both in the capital, followed by the University of Akureyri in the northern city of Akureyri.
International students make up around 5% of all students in Iceland, and the country’s universities are generally keen to attract more international and exchange students. Many, especially the larger institutions, offer a growing number of courses taught fully or partially in English, and there are good support systems in place for foreign students.
University of Iceland
The University of
Iceland is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland, and
the country's oldest and largest institution of higher education. Founded in 1911, it has grown
steadily from a small civil servants' school to a modern comprehensive university, providing instruction for about
14,000 students in twenty-five faculties. Subjects covered include social sciences,
humanities, medicine, natural sciences,
engineering and
teacher education. It has a campus concentrated around Suðurgata
street in central Reykjavík, with additional facilities located in nearby areas
as well as in the countryside
Statistics
- 13,000 students each year at UI
- 1800 students graduate each year
- 350 study programmes
- Over 2000 courses
- Over 35,000 UI alumni
- 450 tenured lecturers and specialists
- 90% of Icelanders have confidence in UI
- 550 international partner universities and agreements
- 73,000 square metres of knowledge and vision
Education
The University of Iceland offers studies in more than 160 undergraduate programmes in the humanities, science and social sciences, and in professional fields such as theology, law, business, medicine, odontology, nursing, pharmacology and engineering. Postgraduate studies are offered by all faculties, most of them research-based although not exclusively. There are also several multidisciplinary master's programmes available in the fields of health and environmental sciences, some of them in cooperation with other European universities.
The principal
language of instruction is Icelandic. Textbooks are mainly in English and
Icelandic. Most departments offer courses in English and allow foreign students
to take their examinations in English. Icelandic language, medieval studies and
environmental sciences are some of the university's strongest specialties,
owing to Iceland's unique literary heritage and nature. A growing number of
English-taught programmes are offered in these fields and others, attracting a
large number of foreign students
ADMISSION
REQUIRMENT
Undergraduate studies
GeneralStudents who enrol at the University of Iceland shall have completed a matriculation examination (stúdentspróf) or a foreign equivalent.
Further
Beyond the matriculation examination, admission requirements vary between university faculties. Detailed information on admission requirements can be found in the Regulations on admission requirements for undergraduate studies (in Icelandic only) and in faculty information in the course catalogue. In addition, admission requirements are stipulated for each programme. Familiarise yourself thoroughly with the admission requirements prior to selecting a programme. See also the course catalogue provisions.
Entrance examinations and enrollment restrictions
Entrance examinations for medicine and physiotherapy are held in June, see further information on the Faculty of Medicine website. Competitive examinations are held for biomedical science, dental technology, nursing, nutrition and odontology at the end of the autumn semester in December. See further information on enrollment restrictions and provisions in the course catalogue.Graduate studies
Specific faculty rules apply regarding admission requirements for graduate studies at the master's and doctoral levels. These rules are published in the course catalogue and on faculty websites.
Schools and Faculties
The
University of Iceland is divided into five schools (svið) which are
further divided into a total of twenty-five faculties (deildir). Prior
to 2008, it was divided into eleven faculties which were then divided into departments
(skorir). The largest current school is the School of Social Sciences with over
4,700 students, while each of the other four have around half that number. The
university also operates a continuing education centre.
The
university consists of the following schools and faculties:
·
Faculty
of Business and Economics
·
Faculty
of Law
·
Faculty
of Social Sciences
·
Faculty
of Social Work
·
Faculty
of Political Science
·
Faculty
of Medicine
·
Faculty
of Nursing
·
Faculty
of Odontology
·
Faculty
of Pharmacology
·
Faculty
of Food Science and Nutrition
·
Faculty
of Psychology
·
Faculty
of Theology
·
Faculty
of Language, Literature and Linguistics
·
Faculty
of Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies
·
Faculty
of History and Philosophy
·
Faculty
of Sport, Leisure Studies and Social Education
·
Faculty
of Teacher Education
·
Faculty
of Educational Studies
·
Faculty
of Industrial-, mechanical engineering and computer science
·
Faculty
of Earth Sciences
·
Faculty
of Life and environmental sciences
·
Faculty
of Electrical and computer engineering
·
Faculty
of Physical sciences
·
Faculty
of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Institutes
There
are over sixty research institutes and seven rural research stations run by the
university. Some of the most notable are:
·
Árni
Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies
·
Institute
of Earth Sciences
·
Social
Science Research Institute
·
Vigdís
Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages
Student funding
The University of Iceland is a public, government-funded university, and as such it does not charge tuition (although an enrolment fee must be paid). In terms of living expenses, most students at the University of Iceland either work part-time to finance their studies or receive student loans at favourable interest rates from the Icelandic Student Loan Fund.The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture annually offers awards to foreign students for the study of Icelandic language, history and literature at the University of Iceland. Scholarships are usually restricted to students from selected countries each year. Awards are tenable for one academic year and aim to cover board and lodging.
The major source of funding available to foreign graduate students is the Eimskipafélag Íslands University Fund, which is open to both scholars and current or prospective PhD students. Each grant from the fund is approximately 2.5 million ISK per year, for a period of up to three years, and is intended to cover living expenses.
About the Course
Catalogue
Course Catalogue 2013-2014
A
course catalogue for the University as a whole is published online each year.
The content and publication of the course catalogue is outlined in Art. 23 of the
UI regulation No. 569/2009, with further specifications in special procedural rules on the course catalogue (PDF, in Icelandic).
The course catalogue is compiled on the basis of available information as of January 2013 regarding teaching, programmes and courses offered and other administrative affairs of the University for the 2013-2014 academic year. It is therefore published with provisions for amendments.
Provisions pertaining to the University of Iceland's 2013-2014 course catalogue.
The course catalogue is compiled on the basis of available information as of January 2013 regarding teaching, programmes and courses offered and other administrative affairs of the University for the 2013-2014 academic year. It is therefore published with provisions for amendments.
Provisions pertaining to the University of Iceland's 2013-2014 course catalogue.
Admission Requirement for
International Students
The deadline for
international students (other than exchange students) to apply for
undergraduate and graduate studies is 1st February 2013
(for the 2013-2014 academic year). Students from the Nordic countries are
excepted and may apply for undergraduate studies until 5th
June (with the exception of the Icelandic as a second language
programme, for which the deadline is 1st February). Further
information regarding studying in Iceland is available on the Study in Iceland website. An online application form
is available when applications are being accepted.Admission requirements
Undergraduate Studies: Students who enroll at the University of Iceland shall have completed a matriculation examination or the equivalent.Graduate Studies: Specific faculty rules apply regarding admission requirements for graduate studies at the master's and doctoral levels. These rules are published in the course catalogue and on faculty websites.
Language
In general, teaching at the University of Iceland is in Icelandic. Several faculties offer some courses taught in English, see courses taught in English. Further information on programmes and courses is available in the course catalogue.Applications
Please note: Applicants are required to attach in pdf format their latest diploma/transcript, together with a copy of the front page of their passport. Some faculties also require certain other supporting documents, i.e. statement of purpose, CV and references.(Online application form - International students)
Registration fee
The annual registration fee for the University of Iceland is currently ISK 60,000. Spring semester registration fee for new students is ISK 43,500.Exchange students
Please note: The application form for international students is not for those applying for an exchange programme. Applications for exchange programmes must be submitted prior to 1st May. The student is required to have completed at least 60 ECTS at their home institution, and there must be an active agreement of cooperation between the home institution and the University of Iceland. An application form and further information is available on the international exchange student information site.
Why
choose UI?
The University of Iceland appreciates its students for their
talent and ambition, not because they pay the university large sums of money
For a long
time UI was the only university in Iceland, and has always received the highest
confidence ratings from the Icelandic population, since the establishment of
the Capacent Gallup survey. Today the university enjoys the confidence of over
90% of the population
Studying
at university is not only about showing up for class and doing homework. Social
life is also very important. Dozens of student associations operate within the
university, some within specific faculties. The Student Theatre, the University
Choir, the Student Paper and the gay student's association are only a small
sample of what is on offer.
The University of Iceland has paved the way for national
development, and plays a key role in Iceland becoming an advanced knowledge
society. Most national leaders and other important social figures are UI
graduates.
The
University of Iceland is a stone's throw from downtown Reykjavík, a vibrant
centre both day and night. Life in the city centre is characterised by culture,
entertainment and musical events.
Reykjavík
is close to many of Iceland's natural wonders. Study breaks could take the form
of daytrips to see Gullfoss, Geysir or the glaciers. The seaside is a short
distance from the UI campus, an excellent venue for experiencing the power of
nature.
he
University of Iceland is the only Icelandic university offering undergraduate
and graduate studies in all the main disciplines. The university is comprised
of 25 faculties offering over 300 academic programmes. Everyone can find
something to their liking at the University of Iceland.
The
University of Iceland is an international university. UI collaborates with
hundreds of international universities and research institutes, for student
exchange programmes, research, staff exchange programmes and more. All UI
students have the option of taking part of their studies abroad, and hundreds
of international students come to UI each year.
The
University of Iceland is not just an educational institution, but also a
community, energetic and vibrant, where people come together to search for, to
share, and to debate new knowledge
Contact Us
University of Iceland
Sæmundargötu 2, 101 Reykjavík
Tel. +354 525 4000, Fax +354 552
1331
E-mail: hi@hi.is
List of other
Universities in Iceland and their location
Courses
MA in Cultural Management
ML in Law
MS-MIB in International Business
BS in Business Administration -
Distance Learning
BA in Business Law
Contact Details
Bifröst University
Bifrost
Borgarnes
311 Vesturland
Population range
Tel:- +354 433 3000
Fax :- +354 433 3001
Bifrost
Borgarnes
311 Vesturland
Population range
Tel:- +354 433 3000
Fax :- +354 433 3001
Courses
MSc in Structural Design/Civil
Engineering
MSc in Biomedical Engineering
Msc in Financial Engineering
Msc in Mechanical Engineering
MSc in Electrical Engineering
MBA
PhD in Business
MSc in Computer Science
PhD in Computer Science
MSc in Concrete Technology/ Civil
Engineering
Contact
Details
Reykjavik University
Menntavegur 1, IS-101
Telephone: +354 599 6200
Fax: +354 599 6201
Menntavegur 1, IS-101
Telephone: +354 599 6200
Fax: +354 599 6201
Courses
BSc in Business
Administration
MSc in Business
Administration
MSc in Natural Resources
Science
BA in Law
ML in Law
MSc in Health Science
Contact Details
The University of Akureyri
Nordurslod 2
600 Akureyri, Iceland
Tel: +354 460 8000
Fax: +354 460 8999
Nordurslod 2
600 Akureyri, Iceland
Tel: +354 460 8000
Fax: +354 460 8999
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