Entry requirements

Exchange students

Please note you must fulfill all of the following requirements to qualify for entry to the exchange programme.

Undergraduate- exchange programme

  • Grade point average

All grades stated are based on the Icelandic grade system. You home University will be able to give you information on the conversion of grades.

Minimum GPA

School of Business                              7.0
School of Law                                      6.5
School of Science and Engineering     7.0
School of Computer Science               7.0

Applications from students who do not meet the minimum grade point requirements will be considered provided they have strong support and a good academic reference from their home institution.

  • Credit requirements

Students must have finished the equivalent of at least 60ECTS at undergraduate level.

  • English proficiency requirements

For students whose first language is not English proof of English proficiency must be provided.

Minimum English language scores

TOEFL: 577 (PBT) or 91 (iBT) or above OR
IELTS: 6.5 or above.

  • Nomination

All prospective exchange students must be nominated by their home University unless you are coming as an independent exchange student. Please note nomination is not equal to admission. Once a student has been nominated an assessment of their academic background will take place.

Graduate- exchange programme

  • Bachelors degree

All students applying to the graduate exchange programme must have a good bachelors degree

  • English proficiency requirements

For students whose first language is not English proof of English proficiency must be provided.

Minimum English language test scores

TOEFL: 577 (PBT) or 91 (iBT) or above OR
IELTS: 6.5 or above.

  • Nomination

All prospective exchange students must be nominated by their home University unless you are coming as an independent exchange student. Please note nomination is not equal to admission. Once a student has been nominated an assessment of their academic background will take place.