Public university in Reykjavik, Iceland, founded 1911

University of Iceland Tuition Fees 2027

The University of Iceland in Reykjavik, founded in 1911, had 13,830 students in 2026, 2,515 of them foreign. It charges an annual registration fee of 100,000 ISK and no tuition so far, but tuition for students from outside the EEA is authorised from autumn 2027 at levels not yet set. International applicants apply by 1 February 2027 for 2027-28 and pay a 20,000 ISK processing fee.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
1 Feb 2027
Fall 2027, Master, regular, 126 days left
Tuition
Not listed
no verified figure
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 79, PTE 58, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
ISK 20,000
13,830 students
International tuitionNot listed
Application feeISK 20,000
Living cost in Iceland, per monthISK 259,951

The University of Iceland charges an annual registration fee of 100,000 ISK for a full academic year, or 75,000 ISK for students starting in the spring semester, payable by 4 July. Applicants from outside the EEA and EFTA also pay a one-off processing fee of 20,000 ISK, approximately 135 EUR. The Icelandic government has authorised universities to introduce tuition fees for students from outside the EEA, EFTA and Switzerland from the autumn semester of 2027. The University of Iceland lists the tuition fee per ECTS credit as to be determined, says levels may vary between programmes, and notes that the information may change pending final decisions by the Icelandic authorities. Tuition will not apply to students who start in autumn 2026, students already enrolled, doctoral programmes, or holders of permanent residence permits in Iceland.

Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://english.hi.is/study/apply/university-fees
  2. https://english.hi.is/study/apply/application-deadline
  3. https://english.hi.is/study/apply/english-proficiency-requirements
  4. https://english.hi.is/about-ui/about-university/media-and-press/facts-and-figures
  5. https://english.hi.is/about-ui/university-community/history