Study at Bifröst

For undergraduate programmes, applicants are required to have completed a matriculation examination (Icelandic stúdentspróf) or an equivalent level of study, such as the University Gateway programme. For Graduate programs applicants are required to have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with first grade. All teaching and examinations at Bifröst University are conducted in Icelandic, with few exceptions. Therefore, applicants whose first language is not Icelandic are required to provide proof of language proficiency in accordance with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), as detailed below:

• Applicants to programs in the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Business must demonstrate proficiency in Icelandic at level B2.2, in addition to providing a valid TOEFL score in English.
• Applicants to programs in the Faculty of Law are required to exhibit proficiency in Icelandic at level C1.2, along with a valid TOEFL score in English.

• TOEFL iBT test result of at least 94 with minimum 20 in each discipline is required.
  Your scores are only valid if they are no more than two years old by the application deadline.
  TOEFL iBT Home Edition is accepted.
  MyBest scoresare not accepted.

• TOEFL internet-based test (iBT)

All programmes at Bifröst University are conducted online, allowing students to study remotely. As students are not required to reside in Iceland for their studies, the university does not issue student visas or provide accommodation.

Bifröst University does not offer scholarships for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. However, students who are residents of Iceland are eligible to apply for student loans from the Icelandic Student Loan Fund.

If you have any other questions about the admission requirements and/or language proficiency please contact us at bifrost at bifrost.is 

At Bifröst University, we offer a wide selection of undergraduate and graduate courses taught in English across various disciplines. These courses are scheduled throughout the academic year, including summer terms. Please note that each semester is divided into two periods, and courses are scheduled accordingly. You can explore course descriptions, credits, and departmental information by clicking on each course title.