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University of Iceland

Reykjavík, IcelandReviewed 22 October 2026

The University of Iceland offers a particularly relevant set of international graduate options in science, computing and interdisciplinary environmental study.

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The University of Iceland offers a particularly relevant set of international graduate options in science, computing and interdisciplinary environmental study. Only a limited number of undergraduate programmes are taught in English. Degree students and exchange students follow different application calendars, and emerging non-EEA tuition policy makes intake-year verification essential for a realistic budget.

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  1. Computer Science — MS, 120 ECTS; Cyber Security specialisation taught in English
  2. Applied Biotechnology — MS, 120 ECTS
  3. Environment and Natural Resources — master's, 120 ECTS
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Academic eligibility

  • The Computer Science MS requires a computer-science or related BS with at least a 6.5 GPA on the university's applicable scale, plus any missing departmental prerequisites; do not convert this directly into an Indian CGPA.
  • Motivation and references are required.
  • Other degrees use their faculty's criteria, and many undergraduate options require Icelandic.

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Language requirements

  • Computer Science MS lists IELTS 6.5 and identifies Cyber Security as English-taught, while Language Technology requires Icelandic.
  • The central undergraduate standard includes IELTS Academic 6.5, with 7.0 for English BA.
  • Check the selected master's current evidence and accepted-test rules; English availability is not uniform across specialisations.

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Study intakes

  • International degree applicants normally plan for autumn.
  • The official deadline page says the 2027/28 application period starts around mid-December; exchange and resident-applicant spring routes should not be confused with new overseas degree admission.

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Application deadlines

  • The university lists 1 February for international undergraduate and master's applications and supporting documents.
  • Check the exact upcoming cycle when the portal opens.
  • Doctoral deadlines differ by school; some are open year-round.

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International tuition

  • An annual registration fee and a non-EEA/EFTA application-processing charge apply.
  • The main fee page states non-EEA/EFTA/Swiss tuition has been authorised from autumn 2027, but programme amounts are not yet determined and remain subject to final decisions.
  • It says autumn-2026 entrants are not charged that tuition.
  • Do not market 2027 entry as universally tuition-free.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The main fee page states that the university does not offer funding or scholarships to prospective students.
  • Research positions or external awards, where separately advertised, must be assessed on their own terms; they are not guaranteed funding for a taught master's applicant.

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What can international students study at University of Iceland?

Selected programme options include Computer Science — MS, 120 ECTS; Cyber Security specialisation taught in English, Applied Biotechnology — MS, 120 ECTS, Environment and Natural Resources — master's, 120 ECTS. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Iceland?

The Computer Science MS requires a computer-science or related BS with at least a 6.5 GPA on the university's applicable scale, plus any missing departmental prerequisites; do not convert this directly into an Indian CGPA. Motivation and references are required. Other degrees use their faculty's criteria, and many undergraduate options require Icelandic. Computer Science MS lists IELTS 6.5 and identifies Cyber Security as English-taught, while Language Technology requires Icelandic. The central undergraduate standard includes IELTS Academic 6.5, with 7.0 for English BA. Check the selected master's current evidence and accepted-test rules; English availability is not uniform across specialisations.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Iceland?

An annual registration fee and a non-EEA/EFTA application-processing charge apply. The main fee page states non-EEA/EFTA/Swiss tuition has been authorised from autumn 2027, but programme amounts are not yet determined and remain subject to final decisions. It says autumn-2026 entrants are not charged that tuition. Do not market 2027 entry as universally tuition-free. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Iceland?

The university lists 1 February for international undergraduate and master's applications and supporting documents. Check the exact upcoming cycle when the portal opens. Doctoral deadlines differ by school; some are open year-round. International degree applicants normally plan for autumn. The official deadline page says the 2027/28 application period starts around mid-December; exchange and resident-applicant spring routes should not be confused with new overseas degree admission. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

Can Vidhyarthi Mithram guarantee admission or a scholarship?

No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

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