Fact Sheet for Exchange Students Academic Year 2025/2026

This document is a fact sheet for exchange students for the academic year 2025/2026 at the University of Iceland. It outlines the application and nomination process, which requires students to be nominated by their home university before applying. Specific nomination deadlines are provided for both non-EU/EEA and EU/EEA citizens for the autumn and spring semesters. The academic year consists of two 13-week semesters, and the document details the credit system, stating that 30 ECTS credits are required per semester with 60% of courses within the student’s major. It also includes information about application requirements, language of instruction, and English proficiency tests that non-EU/EEA students must submit. Additionally, the fact sheet describes the support system available for exchange students, including a mentor system, and provides practical information regarding health care and living costs in Reykjavík. Housing is not guaranteed by the university, but resources are available for assistance.