EDUCATION IN ICELAND

Education in Iceland:

Higher Education in Iceland:

There are several academic institutions in Iceland that provide education at the university level.

University of Iceland:

The University of Iceland was established in 1911. The university is organized into 5 academic schools, and 25 faculties. The university offers diverse program on all levels. The University of Iceland is the only university in Iceland offering undergraduate and graduate studies in all the main disciplines. In addition, the University of Iceland is an internationally renowned research university and our academics have received great deal of international recognition for their scientific work.

A large number of research findings by scientists from the University of Iceland are considered ground-breaking in its field. The university operates around 40 research institutes, and research-based graduate studies are also offered. The number of students is currently around 15,000. The university employs a group of well-educated and experienced teachers and scientists; it has a standing tradition for research and collaborates actively with universities and institutions abroad.

The University of Iceland is the strongest cornerstone of knowledge creation in Icelandic society. In a time of growing international competition, university education and research activities in Iceland must be fully in line with the best available internationally; the University of Iceland plays a key role in this regard. Year after year surveys  have shown that the Icelandic people have more confidence in the University of Iceland than any other institution; the university enjoys the confidence of more than 90% of the nation.

Top Universities in Ice land: 
  • Reykjavik University
  • Technological University of Iceland
  • University of Akureyri
  • University of Iceland 
  • Iceland Academy of the Arts
Required documents for Visa:
  • A completed application for visa and 2 photographs
  • An approved, valid travel document, in practice a passport. The passport must remain valid for least 3 months after the intended journey has ended.
  • Documents showing the purpose of and the preconditions for the intended stay.
  • Sufficient funds for subsistence, considering the duration of the intended stay and a return journey to the country of departure or a possible continuation of the journey to a third country, or a document proving that the applicant can lawfully acquire such sufficient funds

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