University of Iceland (Reykjavík)

University of Iceland (Reykjavík) is a universitywide partner in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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Social media | Welcome to the University of Iceland (YouTube) |
Academic calendar | Semester I: last week of August - 3rd week of December Orientation generally commences in the last week of August for Semester I and in the 1st week of January for Semester II. Exams take place early December for Semester I and late April until the 2nd week of May for Semester II. Please note that there is a semester overlap when you go to this university during the first semester. |
Requirements | None. |
Areas of study open to exchange students | All areas. Note:
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Courses at Master’s level | Yes |
Language of instruction | The main language of instruction is Icelandic. Several faculties offer a steadily increasing number of courses in English. |
Housing assistance | The University of Iceland does not provide or guarantee housing for students. The supply of on-campus housing is very limited and most students live off-campus. Please note that the demand for apartments for rent in Reykjavik is very high and finding accommodation can be very difficult. |
Estimated living costs per month | Estimated living costs are around 213,000 ISK per month. This is around 1,400 EUR. (Estimate from 2022). You can find a more detailed breakdown of expenses here. |
Credits | Normal study load per term Grading system: 0.00 – 10.00 (in steps of 0.5) |
Number of places available | 4 places per year. |
Selection | Selection was not necessary in the past few years. |

Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.