Exchange studies

Students at the University of Iceland can participate in an exchange programme at one of our partner universities worldwide. Going on  exchange gives you a wider range of study opportunities, the chance to learn a new language, to meet new people, and to get to know different cultures.

Credits earned can be transferred to the student's programme at the University of Iceland, so the exchange period does not have to affect the total length of studies. There are possibilities of travel and subsistence grants for students going on exchange.

Partner Universities

The University of Iceland collaborates with over 400 universities worldwide on student exchanges. In the database for student exchange partners, you can search according to several different criteria to assist you in finding available universities. You can sort by country, subject, level of study and more.

Requirements for exchange studies

Exchange studies are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in most subjects. A good time to go on  exchange varies between study programmes, so it is important to consult the programme's responsible person or the faculty's international coordinator.

More information on requirements for exchange studies can be found here.

The exchange process

You can read about the exchange process step-by-step here, from the start to the end of the exchange study period.

Grants and funding

During exchange studies, tuition fees at the host institution are waived, but students pay the annual registration fee at the University of Iceland. When applying for exchange studies through the Erasmus+ programme, students automatically apply for travel and subsistence grants.

You can read more about grants and funding here.