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Study social sciences in Iceland
Which places in Iceland teach social sciences: what our course data shows, and where to look next.
Includes Politics, sociology, international relations, anthropology
Subjects we can show you in Iceland
Social sciences in Iceland: not in our course data yet
The official course data we hold for Iceland does not cover social sciences, 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 social sciences 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 social sciences for them, so check each one’s course list on its website.
Institutions
University · Borgarnes
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University · Reykjavik
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University · Reykjavik
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University · Isafjordur
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University · Akureyri
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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 social sciences can differ from the country average.
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Questions students ask
How much does it cost to study social sciences 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 social sciences 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 social sciences, by nationality
Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.
