Life Sciences & Environment
Explore biological processes, biotechnology and environmental systems.
Example programmes
- Environment and Natural ResourcesMS · Postgraduate
Study destination
Study in Iceland
Iceland has a small higher-education system with English-taught graduate options. The University of Iceland offers Environment and Natural Resources at master’s level.
Find your study options in Iceland
Iceland has a small higher-education system with English-taught graduate options. The University of Iceland offers Environment and Natural Resources at master’s level. New non-EU/EEA/EFTA entrants face published tuition fees from 2027/28, so historical tuition-free descriptions are unsuitable for future applicants.
- Teaching language
- Icelandic · selected graduate programmes in English
Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.
- Programme starts
- Check the programme’s admissions calendar
Starts and deadlines vary by programme.
- Study budget
- Plan your total costs
Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.
- After graduation
- Explore your next step
Work and residence options have their own conditions.
Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.
Explore courses in Iceland
Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.
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Universities to explore
Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.
University of Iceland
Reykjavík, Iceland
A public university offering an interdisciplinary Environment and Natural Resources master’s, with new international tuition rules from 2027/28.
University photo credits
- University of Iceland: University of Iceland. Resized and cropped for display.
Plan your study budget
Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.
Tuition & fee references
The university’s published new-entry schedule applies from 2027/28; exemptions and rules for existing students differ. Confirm your own fee category.
Environment and Natural Resources
Postgraduate · University of Iceland
ISK 3,250,000per year · Environment and Natural Resources MS · new non-EU/EEA/EFTA entrants 2027/28
University of Iceland: tuition from 2027/28 (opens in a new tab)
Living-cost planning reference
€1,300–1,900per month · published country planning estimate
Reykjavík living costs are high. Secure housing and add tuition, insurance, travel and initial deposits.
Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.
European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.
Allow for initial expenses
Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.
Check funding early
Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.
Entry requirements & how to apply
Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.
Academic entry requirements
Bachelor’s applicants need an accepted school-leaving qualification and must meet the course’s subject and teaching-language requirements. The English-taught example on this page is a master’s programme; check undergraduate language options separately.
Language & course requirements
Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. Preparatory study, entrance assessments and additional subject requirements depend on the course.
For a master’s degree
Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.
University of Iceland: official study information (opens in a new tab)
Documents to prepare
- Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
- Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
- A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
- Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.
Qualification recognition
The master’s requires an accepted first degree and programme-specific academic preparation. Most bachelor’s degrees require Icelandic; check English graduate options individually. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.
Choose your intake before you apply
Check the international admissions calendar for the intended academic year. Residence-permit timing and the new tuition rules depend on the intake.
Choose your programme
Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.
Prepare and apply
Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.
Plan your arrival
After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.
Visa, work & student life
Student entry and residence
Non-EEA applicants generally need a student residence permit and any required entry visa. Use the Directorate of Immigration’s current document and funds requirements.
Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.
Iceland: student residence requirements (opens in a new tab)
Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.
Working during and after study
Current Directorate guidance removes the separate work-permit requirement for holders of valid student residence permits, but employment must still comply with the permit’s conditions. Check any graduate job-seeking route separately.
Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.
Iceland immigration: student work changes (opens in a new tab)
Prepare for your arrival
Confirm accommodation, health insurance and residence authorisation before travelling, and arrange the required arrival registration.
Your questions about Iceland
How much should I budget?
Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.
European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)
When should I apply?
Check the international admissions calendar for the intended academic year. Residence-permit timing and the new tuition rules depend on the intake.
University of Iceland: official study information (opens in a new tab)
Are these the only courses and universities available?
These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.
Can I fund my studies through part-time work?
Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.
Iceland immigration: student work changes (opens in a new tab)
Will my qualification be recognised?
The master’s requires an accepted first degree and programme-specific academic preparation. Most bachelor’s degrees require Icelandic; check English graduate options individually. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
University of Iceland: official study information (opens in a new tab)
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