Iceland — university guide
The 7 universities in Iceland in 2026
An informative guide to the 7 higher education institutions in Iceland: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
7
Universities
4
Public
3
Private
#546
Best ranking
University of Iceland
75,000 ISK
Min bachelor fee
53
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Iceland
Based on the 5 universities in Iceland that published their fees.
Min75,000 ISKMax934,000 ISK
Universities in Iceland: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
4
Public universities
The public institutions in Iceland
4universities
3
Private universities
The private institutions in Iceland
3universities
2
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
2universities
5
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
5universities
7
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
7universities
53
Programs
Fields offered in Iceland
53programs
List of universities in Iceland in 2026
7 universities listedAgricultural University of Iceland
Public7 7 programs· A public Icelandic institution devoted to agricultural and environmental sciences, based in Borgarnes and Hvanneyri.
University of Akureyri
Public10 10 programs· A public university in northern Iceland, educating students in health sciences, social sciences, education and law in the town of Akureyri.
University of Iceland
#546Public31 31 programs· Iceland's oldest and largest university: a public research institution at the heart of Reykjavik since 1911.
Bifröst University
Private12 12 programs· A private Icelandic university and distance-learning pioneer, specialising in business, law and social sciences.
Hólar University
Public6 6 programs· A small public university in northern Iceland, specialising in aquaculture, equine science, tourism and rural development.
Reykjavik University
#801Private17 17 programs· Iceland's largest private university, known for its programmes in computer science, engineering, law and business in Reykjavik.
Iceland University of the Arts
Private4 4 programs· Iceland's leading higher education institution for the arts: visual arts, design, music, theatre and applied arts in Reykjavik.