Tuition Fees

Collection

Tuition fees are collected specifically for each semester. The fees are based on cash payment and shall be fully paid at the beginning of each semester according to the published due date/final due date at each time.

Collection of tuition fees is based on the registration of students as it stands on the first day of a semester, cf. the school calendar at each time.

If students pay their tuition fees after the final due date, collection costs are added to the fees, in addition to the highest legally allowable late-payment interests calculated from the due date.

Right to Study

Students who do not pay their tuition fees on the due date/final due date may expect to have forfeited their right to begin or continue studies at RU. If students have not paid their tuition fees within 30 days from the final due date, they will be de-registered from their studies, and all access to exams and to the intranet and learning management system of the school will be closed.

If students owe tuition fees dating back to prior semesters, they can not enroll for studies until their debt has been paid.

First-Year Students

First-year students are not enrolled for studies until they have paid their tuition fees. If departments decide to admit students after the formal enrollment period has concluded, the students receive access to the school's learning management system as soon as they have paid their tuition fees.

Tuition fees of first-year undergraduate students are always based on full-time studies if full-time studies are available (applies to first semester).

Changes in Course Registration after the First Day of a Semester

Dropping courses after the first day of a semester does not affect the amount of tuition fees. If students add courses, an increase in fees may occur if the students were not paying full tuition fees before they added courses.

Reimbursement

Tuition fees are generally non-refundable. Under special circumstances, though, students can apply for reimbursement of tuition fees, but this only applies in extreme exceptions such as in cases of serious illness. Each matter is evaluated on an individual basis. Students who apply for reimbursement must submit a written report to the Finance and Administration Department containing an explanation of the reasons behind the request. Students should furthermore submit all appropriate certificates and documents.

Amount of Tuition Fees and Guarantee of Fixed Price

Tuition fees are determined in connection with the school's budget at each time. Tuition fees of students who have already begun studies generally do not rise beyond general price increases until a degree has been completed following uninterrupted studies. This guarantee applies for up to three years after students enroll in the respective degree programme (can apply longer if the degree can not be completed in three years). See further information in table showing amount of tuition fees and proportion based on registered credits.

Enquiries and applications regarding the above-mentioned rules should be sent to fjarmal@ru.is

Requests for changes in course registration should be sent to nemendabokhald@ru.is.