University of Akureyri

🏛️ About University of Akureyri

The University of Akureyri is one of Iceland's seven nationally accredited higher-education institutions. Official sources describe a university in northern Iceland with teaching across health, humanities, social sciences, business and science and recognised expertise in Arctic-related study.

🏆 Accreditations

Type	Accreditation / recognition
Accreditation	Ministry responsible for higher education in Iceland

📚 Programmes Offered

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10 programmes

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Programme	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
Biotechnology, B.S., 180 ECTS	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Business Administration – Management and Finance, B.S., 180 ECTS	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Business Administration – Management and Marketing, B.S., 180 ECTS	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Business Administration and Fisheries Science, B.S., 240 ECTS	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Business Administration, M.S., 120 ECTS	Master	—	—	● Closed	View
Business Administration, M.S., 90 ECTS	Master	—	—	● Closed	View
Chronic Illness	Master	—	—	● Closed	View
Coastal and Marine Management (in Ísafjörður)	Master	—	—	● Closed	View
Diploma in Polar Law on Master’s Level, Postgraduate Diploma, 60 ECTS	PG Diploma/Certificate	—	—	● Closed	View
Educational Science, M.A., 120 ECTS	Master	—	—	● Closed	View

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.

📋 Admission Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
Passport

Masters Degree

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Passport

UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree

Passport

Ph.D

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Masters Certificate
Masters Marks Sheet
Passport

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

EEA/EFTA citizens generally follow free-movement registration rules rather than the non-EEA student residence-permit route. Most non-EEA students need a residence permit for recognized full-time study. First obtain unconditional admission to an eligible study route, then submit the original paper application and complete evidence to the Directorate of Immigration. Applicants who require a visa generally may not be in Iceland while the first permit is submitted or processed. Admission, tuition payment and housing do not guarantee a permit. Preparation may require criminal records, translations, insurance and financial evidence. The older national student portal shows July and November dates, but the current Directorate deadlines control. Separate bank, certification, insurance, medical, travel and residence-card costs may apply.

Required documents

Completed and signed original student residence-permit application form.

Processing-fee payment receipt with the required payer and applicant details.

One compliant 35x45 mm passport photograph.

Colour copy of the passport identity and signature pages; passport validity must cover the required period.

Qualifying criminal-record certificate and translation where required.

Health-insurance certificate valid in Iceland for the required first period and minimum coverage.

Original or accepted evidence of secure financial support for the requested permit period.

Unconditional confirmation of full-time admission, normally 30 ECTS per semester, plus any route-specific evidence.

Processing time: Checked 22 August 2026: no fixed days are promised. Apply by 1 May for autumn or 1 October for spring. Criminal records, translations, insurance and financial evidence add preparation time; current Directorate deadlines control.

Visa fee: Checked 22 August 2026: the student residence-permit fee is ISK 70,000. Bank, translation, certification, insurance, medical, travel and card costs may be separate; unpaid applications are returned and the fee is not refunded after withdrawal.

Monthly Cost of Living

Housing and utilities planning minimum ISK 100,000 / month

Food and daily expenses ISK 56,000 / month

Local public transport ISK 6,000 / month

Leisure and personal expenses ISK 22,000 / month

Study materials annualised ISK 6,667 / month

Adjustment to current Reykjavík minimum-support benchmark ISK 56,905 / month

Additional contingency to current immigration support threshold

Estimated Monthly Total ISK 247,572–259,951

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Akureyri a nationally accredited higher-education institution in Iceland?

Yes. University of Akureyri is represented in Iceland's official seven-institution higher-education universe and the current IAQA institution-wide review cycle checked on 2026-08-20. Programme-level eligibility and professional recognition must still be checked separately.

Where is University of Akureyri based?

The official profile lists Sólborg v/Norðurslóð, 600 Akureyri. Confirm the correct teaching site and applicant office on the official website before travelling.

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