University of Akureyri
About University of Akureyri
University of Akureyri is a public higher-education institution in Akureyri, Iceland, established in 1987. It is commonly considered for polar studies, nursing and fisheries science. The tuition, living-cost and entry figures shown on this page are illustrative planning ranges for comparison — they are not quoted offers, so confirm current details on the university's official pages.
Institution facts
- Location
- Akureyri, Iceland
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1987
- Study levels taught
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- Official website
- www.unak.is/english ↗
Applying to University of Akureyri
Applications are made through the university’s own admissions channel, or through a national application platform where Iceland operates one. Applications may be made directly to institutions or through national admission platforms, depending on the country and level of study.
Entry requirements, tuition fees, application deadlines and English-language minimums differ by course and change every year. We do not republish them here, because an out-of-date figure is worse than none — read them on the university’s admissions pages before you apply.
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Last reviewed: 2026-08-02. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we will correct it.