Degree seeking students

Degree seeking students

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 programmes available and taught entirely in English are the Master's programmes in:

Undergraduate programmes

All undergraduate programmes are mainly taught in Icelandic. 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

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 (Taught in Icelandic)

Educational Studies, M.Ed., 120 ECTS (Taught in Icelandic)

Educational Studies, MT., 120 ECTS (Taught in 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: