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Study music and performing arts in Iceland

Which places in Iceland teach music and performing arts: what our course data shows, and where to look next.

Includes Music, drama, acting, dance, film

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Music and performing arts in Iceland: not in our course data yet

The official course data we hold for Iceland does not cover music and performing arts, so we cannot say which of its universities teach it, and we will not guess.

  • Choose one of the 3 subjects above that we can show you in Iceland.
  • If you already know a university that teaches it, find it in the full list below or search by name or city.

Teach music and performing arts in Iceland? Claim your institution’s page, free, and list your programmes. They appear here, marked as listed by the institution.

All 10 universities in Iceland. Our course data does not show music and performing arts for them, so check each one’s course list on its website.

Institutions

Studying in Iceland at a glance

Tuition a year
ISK 100,000
Living costs a month
ISK 247,600 to ISK 247,600
First year, all in, from
EUR 23,000
Money to show for the visa
ISK 3,119,400
Stay to work after
18 months

Official figures, checked 2026-09-26. Tuition for music and performing arts can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study music and performing arts in Iceland?

Tuition for international students runs from ISK 100,000 a year, and living costs from ISK 247,600 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 23,000. Fees for music and performing arts can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I stay and work in Iceland after I graduate?

Yes: Residence permit to seek employment after graduation (bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an Icelandic university) gives you 18 months.

Scholarships to study music and performing arts, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.