TUITION-FREE UNIVERSITY(ADMISSION PROCESS IS ON FOR UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND) FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

TUITION-FREE UNIVERSITY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS(ADMISSION PROCESS IS ON FOR  UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND)
The University of Iceland is a progressive educational and scientific institution, renowned in the global scientific community for its research. It is a state university, situated in the heart of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Programme variety at the University of Iceland is constantly increasing. There are currently more than 150 undergraduate programmes and minors to choose from, and within them some 70 specialisations.

The deadline for international students (other than exchange students) to apply for undergraduate and graduate studies is 1^st February 2014 (for the 2014-2015 academic year). Students from the Nordic countries are excepted and may apply for undergraduate studies until 5^th June (with the exception of the Icelandic as a second languageprogramme, for which the deadline is 1^st February). Further information regarding studying in Iceland is available on the Study in Iceland website(http://www.studyiniceland.is/)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate Studies: Students who enroll at the University of Iceland shall have completed a matriculation examination or the equivalent.

Graduate Studies: Specific faculty rules apply regarding admission requirements for graduate studies at the master's and doctoral levels. These rules ara published in thecourse catalogue and on faculty websites.

Language

In general, teaching at the University of Iceland is in Icelandic. Several faculties offer some courses taught in English, see courses taught in English. Please note that proof of English proficiency requirements may apply to applicants whose native language is not English. Further information on programmes and courses is available in the course catalogue(

https://ugla.hi.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=skoli&chapter=content&id=26395)

English Proficiency Requirement for Admission

All international applicants, applying for programmes indicated in the above list and whose native language is not English, are required to provide results of the TOEFL or IELTS tests as evidence of English proficiency. Official scores from the tests must be submitted directly from TOEFL/ETS or IELTS.

• Citizens of the following countries outside of EEA/EFTA qualify for an exemption:
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Botswana
  • Cameroon-Anglophone
  • Canada (All provinces except Quebec)
  • Dominica
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guyana
  • Jamaica
  • Kenya
  • Liberia
  • New Zealand
  • NIGERIA
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • United States
  • Zimbabwe

Applications - Please note

• Applicants are required to attach in pdf format their latest diploma/transcript, together with a copy of the front page of their passport. Some faculties also require certain other supporting documents, i.e. statement of purpose, CV and references.
• Citizens of countries outside the EEA/EFTA (exempting the Faroe Islands and Greenland), applying for studies at the University of Iceland, are required to pay a fee* of€ 50 for the handling and processing of their applications. The fee is charged as part of the online application process and is payable by credit card only, VISA or Mastercard. The handling and processing fee is NOT refundable.

Registration fee

The annual registration fee for the University of Iceland is ISK 75,000. Spring semester registration fee for new students is ISK 54,375.

Exchange students

Please note: The application form for international students is not for those applying for an exchange programme. Applications for exchange programmes must be submitted prior to 1^st March for non-EEA citizens and before 1^st May for EEA citizens. The student is required to have completed at least 60 ECTS at their home institution, and there must be an active agreement of cooperation between the home institution and the University of Iceland. An application form and further information is available on the international exchange student information site.

for courses taught in English language, click on this link https://ugla.hi.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeidalisti&kennsluar=2013&deild=11&namsstig=2&kenndnamskeid=on&kennslutungumal=7 this is just a section of the course catalogue for 2013-2014.
Information on applications, application deadlines and processes is available on the UI website, http://english.hi.is/university/applications_study.

Students at the University of Iceland do not pay tuition fees, only an annual registration fee, ISK 75,000 as of the 2014-2015 academic year.

International applicants will receive an answer to their application either by e-mail or by ordinary mail. Those accepted into the University will be sent various practical information, including how to transfer the registration fee from their homeland. The fee needs to be paid by a specific due date, generally a month after reception of the acceptance letter. Registration for studies at the University of Iceland is confirmed upon payment of the registration fee. The registration fee is non-refundable.

If assistance is needed in transferring the fee, please contact the Student Registration, e-mail nemskra@h.is.

Annual course registration

Annual course registration for the upcoming academic year (fall and spring semesters) takes place in March each year. All university students must register during the annual registration period, including graduate students.

The registration fee must be paid in connection with the annual registration. The fee can be paid via credit card online, or by requesting an electronic invoice charged to an online bank account. If the registration fee is not paid by the due date the student is considered to have abandoned studies.

Permission for reduction of annual registration fee

New students who enrol in the middle of the academic year (in January) are charged a reduced registration fee, ISK 54,375. Invalid or handicapped students are also charged a reduced fee, ISK 54,375.

If a university faculty permits a student to take leave from studies for one academic year, the student pays ISK 9,375. The same applies for students from other universities who are enrolled at the University of Iceland on the basis of a student-exchange agreement, unless stipulated otherwise in the respective agreement.

get more details at the university website: http://english.hi.is/