Application Process
In this page you will find information on how to apply for exchange students. If you are a full degree seeking student please follow this link.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
The first step
All prospective exchange students are nominated by their home University. After your nomination has been sent to RU, you and your University´s coordinator will be sent an email with a weblink with the online application form.
Once you get this email you will need to follow the next steps:
1) Meet the APPLICATION DEADLINE as follows:
- a. May 1st for admission to Fall Semester starting in August of the same year.
- b. October 15th for admission to Spring Semester starting in January of the following year.
2) Before completing the online application form we advise you to have the following documents ready:
- a. Copy of your most recent transcripts of courses/records (translated in English, signed and authorized by home institution/s)
- b. Proof of English proficiency if English is not your mother tongue. In addition, please fill out and sign the Europass Language Passport Form
- c. Documents confirming special needs, IF NEEDED
- d. Housing Application form completed IF YOU WISH to use RU International Office accommodation help
- e. List of selection of courses. To access the Course Catalogue follow this link.
- f. If you will be doing a Master Thesis, Final Project and/or an Internship we need a letter describing the proposal and the contact information of the supervisors of both Universities
- g. Compress all your files (.DOC, .PDF, .XLS, etc) in ONE ZIP or RAR file
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your application will not be considered without these documents. 3) Once you have the required documents you are now ready to complete the online application form. (At the end of the online form you will find the appropriate place to upload the ZIP or RAR file).
4) After you have submitted the online form along with the file, you will be sent an email containing a weblink to your online form (the one you have just completed) and an application number to keep as a reference for your records.
5) Print your application form (pages 1 to 3) using the weblink you have received by email, sign it and get it signed by an authorized representative/coordinator of your University.
6) Finally, send the signed form either by fax or email to the respective RU International Office representative. Then, mail the signed form to RU International Office or bring it with you when you travel to Iceland (you will be asked to hand it in once you arrive to the University in order to finnish the admissions process).
Once your application has been assessed you will receive:
a. An email detailing whether you have been accepted or rejected as an exchange student at Reykjavik University.
b. A pre-arrival information pack for international students which will help you prepare for your study period at Reykjavik University.
INDEPENDENT STUDENTS
For those interested in a full time study at undergraduate and graduate levels, please, follow this link.
You will have to apply through the respective schools´ application processes.
Please, do not hesitate to contact the International Relations Office for further assistance. We will be more than happy to answer any questions regarding the application process or any other matter regarding your future studies in Iceland.
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