Universities in Iceland for international students

Founded in 1911, the University of Iceland is Iceland’s oldest and largest university, situated in the heart of Reykjavík. A city of striking contrasts where international influences mingle with Icelandic national traditions. It is a leading Icelandic university and an active participant in the international scientific and academic communities in Iceland. The University of Iceland is a progressive educational and scientific institution, renowned in the global scientific community for its research.

A global university in the heart of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik University is a vibrant, student centred, international university with an international faculty and students originating from all over the world. The core activities of the University are teaching and research with strong ties with industry and society, emphasising interdisciplinary work, international context, innovation and service excellence.

Technical College in Reykjavik has a maj­o­rity of programs that emp­hasize vocati­onal training for the skilled trades. Their stu­dents also have the option of graduating with a mat­riculation exam­ination which many choose to complete in parallel with their vocati­onal training. Hence it is named the School of the Industry.

Keilir Academy established in 2007 is a private centre of excellence, international educational institution located in Ásbrú next to Keflavik International Airport in the city of Reykjanesbaer in Iceland. The school is is a subsidiary of the University of Iceland and some Icelandic companies.

Iceland School of Energy combines the best of industry and academia to provide students with a unique and comprehensive learning experience. A broad curriculum, taught by leaders in their respective fields, opens up a wide range of opportunities for students and allows for individual study plans. The focus is on working closely with industry experts while maintaining high-quality work. The Icelandic Energy Institute is part of and accredited by the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Reykjavik, Iceland.

Keilir is a higher center for education founded in 2007. The center has four schools: the University Center, the Ice Aviation Academy, the Health Academy and the High School. There are also various development centers such as Eldey - Center for Entrepreneurship, Tourism Innovation Academy, Iceland Airlines Cluster, Upside Down Learning Center and Hlaðborð podcast network.

Established on the 1st of July 2007 and is one of seven universities in Iceland. Hólar University (HU) is a centre for education and research in the fields of equine sciences, aquaculture and aquatic biology and studies in tourism, event and hospitality management. HU endeavors to enhance knowledge and professionalism in its fields of research and teaching.

Founded in 2005, The Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) is an educational and research institution in the field of agriculture and environmental sciences. The main focus is on the conservation and sustainable use of land and animal resources, including traditional agriculture, horticulture and forestry, environmental planning, restoration sciences, rural development and sustainable development.

The University of Akureyri (UNAK) was founded in 1987. The University of Akureyri is a young and dynamic university. Foreign students will experience a friendly and personalised university located in the heart of the town of Akureyri.

Iceland University of the Arts is an Icelandic institution of higher education providing higher education in fine arts, theatre, dance, music, design, architecture, and art education. The role of the Iceland University of the Arts is to encourage progressive thinking in the arts and to stimulate innovation and development in different fields. 

Bifröst University was founded in Reykjavík Iceland in 1918 on the model of Ruskin College, Oxford, under the name Samvinnuskólinn or the Cooperative College. Bifröst University is an active member of the Icelandic and international research communities and prides itself for recruiting faculty with broad research profiles in the social sciences. 

The University Centre of the Westfjords is a small higher educational organization, which was established in 2005 and began operations in January 2006. The University Centre itself employs an average of six people, plus teachers employed freelance. The University Centre building is home to more than 50 people in research, teaching and services in various organizations and companies.