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Student guide to Iceland

University of Iceland (Reykjavík), Reykjavík University, University of Akureyri. Tuition free for EU/EEA at public; reasonable for non-EU. Strong in Earth sciences, sustainability, marine.

Official education portal: https://www.studyiniceland.is

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Student visa & residence permit

Student residence permit via Directorate of Immigration.

Tax & part-time work

Kennitala (national ID). Progressive 31.45-46.25%. Students below thresholds.

Scholarships specific to this country

Icelandic Government Scholarships for Nordic Studies. University Tuition Fee Waivers.

Student banking & money

Landsbankinn, Íslandsbanki, Arion. Kennitala required.

Student accommodation

FS (Student Housing) for HÍ students. mbl.is, BLAND for private.

Healthcare & insurance

Mandatory health insurance for residency.

Language requirements

English-medium master's common. IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL iBT 79+. Icelandic difficult.

Food, groceries, dietary

Limited Indian groceries — order online. Vegetarian growing.

Safety & local context

Among 3 safest countries globally.

Indian diaspora & community

Very small Indian community. Honorary consulate in Reykjavík.

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