Reykjavík University
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: Icelanidic and English
Terms: Fall (August - December) and Spring (January - May)
Accessibility
Reykjavík has services available to aid students studying with a disability. Learn more at their Disability Services page.
Area of study
- Business
- Computer Science
- Law
- Science
- Engineering
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See course catalogue for a complete list of courses offered.
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Within the course catalogue, select department and then select exchange studies for the available options
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Credits
Credits at Reykjavik:
- Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 30 ECTS per term at Reykjavik
Course Evaluations at UVic:
- Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
- Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
- This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students.
- Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record.
Exchange credit history
- Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
- Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
- Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
- After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information.
Housing
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On-campus housing: Available but competitive
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Off-campus housing: Available, students are responsible for finding their own off-campus accommodations.
There is more information on student housing available on the practical information page.
Medical, Immigration & Health Insurance
Non-EEA/EFTA citizens planning to study in Iceland for over three months must apply for a student residence permit. This is done through the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration. More information is available at Reykjavík University's Visa Information page.
SDGs-in-Action
Add a United Nations CIFAL qualification to your international experience (and your CV!) by taking the SDGs-In-Action challenge. Below are resources and some of the many ways to get involved at Reykjavik University.
- Considering enrolling in the course Moral Profit – Sustainability Seen From a Global Perspective (V-677-MOPR), run by the Department of Business and Economics. No pre-requisites needed!
- Get involved with Birta, the Reykjavik University’s student association for social responsibility and sustainability.
How to apply
Learn how to apply or sign up to receive emails about studying on exchange at a partner university. We will send you information about events, application deadlines, funding opportunities, and more!