The University of Akureyri offers a comprehensive range of quality programmes in multiple fields of study
The University of Akureyri places an emphasis on personal services and offers lively and varied social activities
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.
The University of Akureyri offers specific and carefully tailored, 3- to 4-year (180–240 ECTS) PhD programmes in selected areas.
The only programmes available and taught entirely in English are the Master's programmes in:
University of Akureyri
University Centre of the Westfjords
Explore all graduate programmes available at the university and find more details in the course catalog.
Please note that most programmes are taught in Icelandic.
Occupational Therapy Studies, Postgraduate Diploma, 60 ECTS (Taught in Icelandic)
Please note that most programmes are taught in Icelandic.
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
All undergraduate programmes are mainly taught in Icelandic. Further information on each programme may be found below and in the course catalogue.
Explore all undergraduate programmes available at the university and find more details in the course catalog.
Please note that all programmes are taught in Icelandic.
Please note that most programmes are taught in Icelandic.
