Cost of studying in Iceland
Studying in Iceland costs an EU student around €17,136 a year: about €600 in tuition, plus €1,378 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €600 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 1 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€17,136EU student, total/yr
€600Typical EU tuition/yr
€600Non-EU tuition/yr
€1,378Living costs/mo
€16,536Living costs/yr
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Studyiniceland.is (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
Iceland€17,136
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Iceland?
- Studying in Iceland costs an EU student around €17,136 a year: about €600 in tuition, plus €1,378 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €600 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in Iceland for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €600 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Iceland?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €600 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in Iceland?
- Plan for roughly €1,378 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €16,536 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.