Overview

The International Studies in Education programme at University of Iceland focuses on education in the context of globalisation and the development of multicultural societies, sustainable development and on development studies and education in developing countries.

Key features

It is envisaged that more international schools and school divisions will be founded in Iceland in the coming years.

These will be established to meet the needs of:

immigrant children

bilingual children

children of returning diplomats

children whose parents work for international companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in educational research

Comparative Education

Pedagogy

Professionalism in education

Human rights: Advancing social and ecological wellbeing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reykjavik, Iceland

Disciplines

Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GPA 7.25 (10 points System)

English requirements

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79

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The program requirements include methodology (20 ECTS), a course in theories in educational studies (including sociology and philosophy of education) (10 ECTS) elective courses in a specialist area (30-50 ECTS) and an MA-thesis (40 or 60 ECTS). All teaching is in English
the programme requires the applicant to have completed an undergraduate degree (B.Ed., BA or BS) with a first class grade (7.25).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Iceland does not charge tuition fees, but the annual registration fee is ISK 75,000.

Living costs

Reykjavík

Iceland

178929 - 290400 ISK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Reykjavík

Funding

Scholarships Information

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