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University of Iceland
Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) · Reykjavík, Iceland
Accreditation: not yet checkedPhDEnglish / Icelandic-taught3 years€730/yearEst. 1911
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Overview
The University of Iceland in Reykjavík is the country's oldest and largest university. It charges no tuition — only an annual registration fee — and while Iceland is introducing tuition for students from outside the EU/EEA/EFTA from 2027-28, doctoral (PhD) students are exempt, so PhD study stays close to free.
Programme shown
Doctoral (PhD) study, any field with an available supervisor
Degree level
PhD
Language of instruction
English / Icelandic
Duration
3 years
PhD programmes typically take 3–4 years full-time depending on the field — confirm with your department.
Accreditation
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Enrollment & international mix
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Student residence permits issued in Iceland
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International (non-EU) tuition
€730/year
≈ $815 USD/year (€1 ≈ 1.12 USD · rate updated 2026-11-07 · ExchangeRate-API)
for No tuition fee — only the annual, non-refundable registration fee of ISK 100,000 (the university's own estimate: about €730). PhD students are exempt from the tuition fee that applies to new non-EU/EEA/EFTA students from 2027-28.
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Bachelor's and master's applicants from outside the EU/EEA/EFTA starting in 2027-28 or later will pay a tuition fee that varies by programme — this low cost applies to PhD study. Non-EEA applicants also pay a one-time, non-refundable ISK 20,000 (about €145) application processing fee. PhD admission depends on finding a supervisor, and funding is arranged separately.
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