On campus facilities

The International Office is open most week days. If you need to contact our international coordinators, the International Office is situated on 2nd fl. in the old building. You can also go to the service desk by the main door of the university, if you need assistance. It is open weekdays from 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16.00. The telephone number is +354 433 3000.

The International Office is dedicated to making exchange students’ stay in Iceland and at Bifröst as enjoyable as possible. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or problems. You can also send an e-mail to international@bifrost.is.

Study facilities
Bifröst offers excellent study facilities. WiFi is free.  

Laundry facilities
A small laundry room is on campus for joint use, located in the basement of the old building. Students need to bring their own washing powder. Users must respect the rules regarding use of the laundry facilities.

Student counselling 
Exchange students have access to our counselling services. An appointment or contact with our counsellor is made by email at namsradgjof@bifrost.is. Elfa Huld Haraldsdóttir is Bifröst University’s educational and vocational counsellor. 

Facilities for special needs students
Students are kindly asked to contact the International Office regarding their needs at the time they apply. Bifröst has in effect a non-discrimination policy and will review each case separately and do everything in its power to accommodate special needs students.

Medical facilities
There are no medical facilities on campus (except for first aid kits and a trained EMS person). The nearest healthcare centre is in the town of Borgarnes, 30 km from Bifröst. The nearest hospital is in the town of Akranes, approximately 70 km away. In case of a medical emergency, call the national emergency number: 112. Iceland has an excellent standard of medical care.