Study at Bifröst

Bifröst University is a fully online university, allowing students to pursue their studies remotely with a high degree of flexibility and accessibility. Established in 1918, the university was originally located on a rural campus near Reykjavík but has since evolved significantly to adapt to modern educational needs.

Please note that the primary language of instruction at Bifröst University is Icelandic, with a selection of courses taught in English (see list of courses below).

Online education offers flexibility and accessibility

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration, Law, and Social Sciences. Additionally, Bifröst provides preparatory courses like the University Gateway program, which is a one-year foundation programme for students lacking full university entrance qualifications. As well as various life-long learning programmes and Icelandic as a Second Language, all conducted online.

This transition to online education reflects Bifröst University's commitment to adapting to modern educational needs and providing accessible learning opportunities to a diverse student body.

Bifröst University cultivates an atmosphere of learning and professionalism in a stimulating academic environment. The faculty is committed to working closely with students, providing feedback and guidance.

Department of Business

Department of Law

Department of Social Sciences

University Gateway in English

Lifelong learning

Student exchange

Admission Requirements and Language Proficiency
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 Department of Social Sciences and the Department 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 Department 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

List of courses taught in English 2025-2026

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.

Course	Level	Department
Marketing Management	Graduate	Department of Business
International Politics	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Global Marketing	Graduate	Department of Business
International Relations	Graduate	Department of Social Science
National Security Studies in Icelandic Context	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Globalization and Civil Society	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Loyalty Management	Graduate	Department of Business
Entrepreneurship in Iceland 1: From Ideas to Action	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Entrepreneurship in Iceland 2: Making a business	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Design Thinking Applied	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Arctic Security	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Critical Infrastructure Security (Cybersecurity)	Undergraduate and Graduate	Department of Social Science
Europe and Global Megatrends	Graduate	Department of Business
Financing the Green Transition	Graduate	Department of Business
Game theory	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
International Economics	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Populism & Misinformation	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
Environmental and Resource Economics	Undergraduate	Department of Business
Public International Law	Undergraduate	Department of Law
Sustainability and National Security	Undergraduate	Department of Social Science
International Politics of Money	Graduate	Department of Business
International Human Resource Management	Graduate	Department of Business