
We are pleased that you are interested in studying at the University of Akureyri
Foreign degree-seeking students apply on an equal basis with Icelandic students for the study programmes offered by the University of Akureyri. Students need to demonstrate knowledge of the language of instruction, which is either Icelandic or English depending on the programme.
Most Bachelor’s degrees are taught in Icelandic. The only programme available and taught entirely in English is the Bachelor programme in:
The only programmes available and taught entirely in English are the Master's programmes in:
Undergraduate programmes
Further information on each programme may be found below and in the course catalogue.
School of Health, Business and Natural Sciences
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences
Faculty of Natural Resource Sciences
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Occupational Therapy
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Media Studies, BA, 180 ECTS (Icelandic)
- Modern Studies, BA, 180 ECTS (Icelandic)
- Modern Studies - Emphasis area 'Challenges of Modernity' (English)
- Police Science, BA, 180 ECTS (Icelandic)
- Police Science Diploma for active police officers, Diploma, 120 ECTS (Icelandic)
- Police Science Diploma for prospective police officers, Diploma, 120 ECTS (Icelandic)
- Social Sciences, BA, 180 ECTS (Icelandic)
Graduate programmes
Further information on each programme may be found below and in the course catalogue.
School of Health, Business and Natural Sciences
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Natural Resource Sciences
Faculty of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Education
Educational Science, M.A., 120 ECTS (Icelandic)
Educational Studies, M.Ed., 120 ECTS (Icelandic)
Educational Studies, MT., 120 ECTS (Icelandic)
Educational Science, Postgraduate Diploma, 60 ECTS
Mentoring for practicing teachers, Postgraduate Diploma, 30 ECTS
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Doctoral Studies
The University of Akureyri offers specific and carefully tailored, 3- to 4-year (180–240 ECTS) PhD programmes in selected areas.
Application deadlines for degree-seeking students:
- 1 April (NON-EU/EEA RESIDENTS)
- 5 June (EU/EEA RESIDENTS)
Further information: