Land of Fire & Ice

Study in
Iceland.

Public Universities are Tuition Free.
Hourly Wage: ~₹1,900/hr (Highest in world).
Schengen Zone.

Quick Facts

Safe

CapitalReykjavík

Population~400,000 (2026)

Indian Pop.~750 (Highly Skilled)

CurrencyIcelandic Króna (ISK)

IntakeAugust (Autumn)

SchengenYes

Apply Jan - Mar

Cities & Innovation

Small cities, Global impact.

Reykjavík

133,000

Northernmost capital. Economic & Cultural heart.

Kópavogur

31,000

High-tech & Commercial zones. Part of capital area.

Hafnarfjörður

26,000

Lava landscapes & Viking festivals.

Akureyri

17,000

'Capital of the North'. Arctic research base.

Garðabær

11,000

Wealthy suburb with strong sports focus.

Industries & Employers

Tech & SoftwareHigh-tech software hubs.CCP Games (EVE Online), Advania

Biotech & PharmaWorld leader in prosthetics.deCODE genetics, Össur

Aviation & TourismKey driver of economy.Icelandair, Play

Food & FishingSustainable fishing.Bónus (Retail), HB Grandi

Green EnergyGeothermal & Hydro production.Landsvirkjun

Universities

Tuition Free vs Paid.

University of Iceland (HÍ)Geophysics/Energy

University of Akureyri (HA)Arctic/Health

Hólar UniversityEquine/Aquaculture

Agricultural University of Iceland

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Criteria.

Academic & Age

Undergraduate

Score 60% - 65% in 12th

Age 18+ Years

Gap 2-3 Years (With Proof)

Postgraduate

Score 60% - 65% in Bachelor's

Age No strict limit

Gap Accepted with Experience

Backlogs: Universities prefer NO active backlogs at enrollment.

English Proficiency

Strict Rule

MOI Not Accepted. You MUST have a formal test score (IELTS/TOEFL) for the Residence Permit.

Test	Minimum Score
IELTS	6.5 (Min 6.0 in each)
TOEFL iBT	79 - 90
PTE / Duolingo	58+ / 115+
MOI	Not Typically Accepted*

Funds & Living

Budget for 2026.

Monthly Living

Rent (Shared)ISK 80k – 120k

Food & UtilitiesISK 60k – 80k

Total MonthlyISK 140k – 200k

Visa Funds (1 Year)

Living (1 Year)

ISK 2,970,000Approx ₹18 Lakhs

Monthly Req

ISK 247,572Min amount to show

Visa Fee

ISK 16,000Approx ₹9,500

Sponsor: Self-funding preferred. Parents can sponsor with Notarized Letter & Bank Records.

Wages (2026)

Hourly: ISK 2,500 - 3,200 (₹1,500 - ₹1,900).

Highest Part-time Wage in World!

Application Process

From Admission to Visa.

Apply Jan-Mar

Most apps close by March for Aug intake.

Apostille

MEA India Apostille on Degree/Certs is MANDATORY.

Admission Letter

Receive formal acceptance.

Funds Transfer

Show ISK 2.97 Million (₹18L) capacity.

Visa Filing

Apply for Residence Permit for Studies.

Decision

TAT 60 to 90 Days. Apply Early!

Mandatory: Apostille

All certificates and degrees must be Apostilled by MEA India. Without this, your application will be rejected.

Path to PR (Permanent Residency)

Study Years

Don't count directly

100%

4 Years Work

Counts for PR

PR Eligible

After 4 Years Work

Spouse Rules

Apply Together: Yes, family reunification possible.
Work Rights: Spouse CANNOT WORK (Residence only). Need separate permit to work.

Stay Back

6 Months extension to look for a job. Once employed, switch to Work Permit.

FAQs

Common questions about Iceland.

Yes, but ONLY in Public Universities (University of Iceland, Akureyri, Hólar, Agricultural Univ). You only pay a small registration fee. Private universities (Reykjavík Univ, Bifröst) charge full tuition.

You need 4 Years of continuous residence on a permit that forms the basis for PR (like a Work Permit). Student years do NOT count directly, but help you get the Job Seeker Visa -> Work Permit path.

NO. This is a critical rule. Your spouse can apply to join you (Family Reunification) and apply together, BUT the spouse permit is for 'Residence Only'. If they want to work, they must find an employer to sponsor a separate Work Permit.

Generally NO. Iceland is strict. A formal English test (IELTS 6.5 / PTE 58) is required for the Residence Permit application. Relying on MOI increases rejection risk.

After graduation, you can apply for a **6-Month** extension specifically to look for a job. Once you find a qualified job, you switch to a Work Permit.

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