Overview

In response to the development of multi-cultural society in Iceland and globalisation, the University of Iceland offers an International Studies in Education program.

Key features

At the end of the program students are expected to:

Have an insight into education, life and work in different societies and be acquainted with different cultures and religions.

Have developed knowledge in multicultural studies and international relations, and issues related to education, globalisation, sustainable development and development studies (see specialisations).

Have knowledge in the areas of democracy and human rights.

Have gained a fairly broad international and multicultural view of education studies and the work of educators in preschools, basic schools, and other educational settings.

Students, who select a language specialisation, will be capable to teach language classes in traditional Icelandic schools as well as in international schools in Iceland and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational settings

English language teaching

Comparative Education

Pedagogy

Globalisation and education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reykjavik, Iceland

Disciplines

Education

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum requirement for admission to the University of Iceland is an Icelandic matriculation examination (stúdentspróf), or another qualification at level three in accordance with the 2011 national curriculum guide for upper-secondary schools, or an equivalent level of study.
Beyond the matriculation examination or an equivalent qualification, admission requirements vary between the University's Faculties. Please note that applicants whose native language is not English may need to proof their English proficiency by submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Iceland does not charge tuition fees, but the annual registration fee is ISK 75,000.

Living costs

Reykjavík

Iceland

178929 - 290400 ISK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Reykjavík

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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