At Bifröst University, we place a great emphasis on international cooperation with universities abroad. In addition to being a member of the Erasmus partnership of European universities, BU has bilateral agreements with universities outside Europe. BU is also a member of the University of the Arctic.
Students from all over the world living in Iceland can, at BU's University Gateway, prepare for studies at Icelandic universities.
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Why study with us?
Founded in 1918, Bifröst University is a business university with a long history of individualized education. BU is at the forefront in Iceland in providing digital distance education with departments in Business Administration, Business Law and Social Sciences.
All degree programmes are taught online in the Icelandic language with digital lectures, discussion seminars, group projects and one on-site session on each term.
Bifröst University also offers a variety of classes and programmes at different educational levels. The University Gateway offers a two-year preparatory study programmes for university studies in Icelandic.
The Department of Lifelong Learning offers both classes with and without ECTS credits, at graduate- and postgraduate levels, as well as classes without admission requirements. Most classes are taught in Icelandic, with occasional classes in English.
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What can I study?
Undergraduate programmes:
- BS in Business Administration
Students have an alternative of taking their studies with up to two admistrative emphases. Choices can be made from the following emphases:- Business Administration with an emphasis in Finances - BS
- Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing - BS
- Business Administration with an emphasis in Retail and Service Management - BS
- Business Administration with an emphasis in Project Management - BS
Undergraduate diplomas
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- Business Administration and Retail Management - Diploma
Postgraduate programmes
- Leadership and Management - MS / MLM
- Leadership and Human Resources Management - MS / MLM
- Leadership and Project Management - MS / MLM
- Marketing - MS / MMM
Undergraduate programmes
- Business Law - BA
Postgraduate programmes
- Business Law - ML / MBL
Postgraduate diploma
- Business Law - Diploma
Microcredentials
- Corporate Law
- Financical Market Law
- Law and Sustainability
- Regulations and Internal Control
Undergraduate programmes
- Creative Industries - BA
- Media and Public Relations - BA
- Political Studies - BA
- Public Administration - BA
- Security Studies and Civil Protection - BA
Undergraduate diplomas
- Creative Industries - Diploma
- Political Studies - Diploma
- Public Administration - Diploma
Postgraduate programmes
Postgraduate diplomas
- Crisis Management - Diploma
- University Gateway Program
- BS in Business Administration
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What are the admission requirements?
Undergraduate programmes:
Students are required to have completed a matriculation examination (Icelandic stúdentspróf) or the equivalent level of study, e.g. The University Gateway programme. Applicants whose Icelandic is not their first language may need to proof their language proficiency.
Those who do not meet general admission requirements for university studies, The University Gateway offers a one-year preparatory study programme at a pre-university.
Postgraduate Programmes:
Students are required to have completed a Bachelor’s degree before admission (with a GPA >7.25), or have education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree. Applicants whose first language is not Icelandic may need to provide proof of language proficiency.
Specific faculty rules may apply regarding admission requirements.
The ML Postgraduate Programme in Law (ML) requires a BA degree in law and is intended for those who wish to work in the legal system, e.g. to practise law. The Postgraduate Programme in Business Law (MBL) requires basic legal knowledge, while those who do not hold a Bachelor’s degree in law must complete an introductory course in law either concurrently or before starting the postgraduate programme.
The University Gateway:
The University Gateway program is designed for adult learners. To be eligible, applicants must have an Icelandic identification number (Icelandic kennitala) and meet at least one of the following academic criteria:
- Completion of a learning program at ISQF level 2 / EQF level 3.
- Completion of the equivalent of 100 credit units at the Icelandic secondary school level.
- Proficiency in Icelandic at level A1.2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Foreign educational documents are assessed by Enic-Naric Iceland to determine whether admission requirements are fulfilled.
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How to apply?
Application deadline for autumn semester are in the beginning of June each year and in the beginning of December for spring semester. The application deadline applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Applications must include curriculum vitae, certified copy of a diploma, transcript including the grading scale and a short motivation letter.
Scanned diplomas must be originals or certified copies with a stamp from the relevant school.
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What are the tuition fees?
The registration fee for the school year 2024-2025 is 75,000 ISK.
For the spring semester, the registration fee is 55,000 ISK.
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Are there any scholarships available?
Bifröst does not offer scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Students in the University Gateway program who are Icelandic residents may qualify for a student loan from the Icelandic Student Loan Fund. Information about eligibility is available on their website.
Residency and Immigration
According to the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration, studies in the University Gateway program do not qualify for a student residence permit.