Icelandic Online

Through the Icelandic Online web course, offered by the University of Iceland Language Centre, you can learn basic Icelandic on the internet.

University of Iceland - Icelandic for Foreign Studies

The University of Iceland offers two separate programmes in Icelandic for foreign students:

• A BA programme in Icelandic Studies for foreign students is for students seriously interested in the structure of the language and the literature of Iceland, as well as students interested in improving their skills in Icelandic.
• Practical Icelandic for Foreign Students is optimal for people wanting to improve their language skills in preparation for further university studies or careers in Icelandic society.

For more information about the programmes, entrance requirements and application deadlines please see the programmes website

University of Akureyri - Icelandic as a foreign language

University of Akureyri offers a 6 ECTS course every semester for international students; exchange and degree seeking. The aim of the course is to give the student comprehensive insight into the Icelandic language. Emphasis is placed on written and spoken language.

For more information about the course, entrance requirements and application deadlines please see the course website.

Intensive Language Preparation Course in Icelandic for Exchange Students at the University Centre of the Westfjords

The course is for exchange students coming to Icelandic institutions of higher education during the academic year. This is an Erasmus Intensive Language Course (EILC) and also a Nordplus Language Course so students coming through these programmes do not have to pay a tuition fee. Other exchange students are also welcome but must pay  tuition. Non-exchange students are referred to a parallel course offered by the University Centre.

For more information about the course, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please see the course website.

University Centre of the Westfjords - Three week intensive course in Icelandic language and culture.

The course is especially designed to meet the needs of people wanting to learn Icelandic while experiencing the life in a small Icelandic town.

For more information about the course, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please see the course website.

University Centre of the Westfjords - Icelandic in One Week

This course is an intensive beginner's course in the Icelandic language and culture and is especially designed to meet the needs of students planning to study in Iceland. Scheduled in both January and August, the course will prepare students for daily life in Iceland and participation in the university community.

For further information about the course, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please see the course website

University Centre of the Westfjords - Advanced Icelandic

Several courses in Advanced Icelandic language as well as other courses in Iceland's contemporary culture and society are directed to participants who want to deepen their knowledge on Icelandic language, culture and society. 

For further information about the course, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please see the course website.

University Centre of the Westfjords - Gísli Saga and Classical Icelandic

The University Centre's course in Gísla saga and Classical Icelandic is an intensive introduction to the language of Eddas and Sagas and the medieval literature of the north. This introduction is designed to meet the needs of students studying Scandinavian languages and/or classical Icelandic, as well as other participants wanting to combine the insight of language structure and intensive reading of saga literature.

For further information about the course, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please see the course website

University of Iceland - Summer Course in Modern Icelandic

Every year the Árni Magnússon Institution for Icelandic Studies, in cooperation with the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Iceland, organizes an international summer course in Modern Icelandic and Icelandic Culture. The course is primarily intended for university students of language and literature, but anyone interested in Icelandic and Icelandic culture is welcome to apply. The applicants' residence must not be in Iceland.

For more information about the course, entrance requirements and application deadline please see The Árni Magnússon Institute website

University of Iceland and University of Minnesota - A Course in Modern Icelandic

The University of Minnesota and the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies offer a unique joint course in Modern Icelandic for undergraduate and graduate students in North America. Three weeks are taught at University of Minnesota, and then the course continues for three weeks at the University of Iceland.

For further information, entrance requirements and application deadline, please see The Árni Magnússon Institute website

University of Iceland and Nordkurs - Summer Course for Nordic Students

Nordkurs, an institution run by the Nordic Council of Ministers, offers a course in Icelandic in cooperation with the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. The course is intended for Scandinavian university students only.

For further information, entrance requirements and application deadline, please see The Árni Magnússon Institute website

The Snorri Program - summer course

The Snorri Program is aimed at young people of Icelandic origin, living in Canada and the US, to discover the country and culture of their ancestors and to strengthen ties with relatives living in Iceland.

For further information, entrance requirements and application deadline please see The Snorri Program website

Intercultural Centre - Alþjóðasetur

Intercultural Center offers courses in Icelandic that are open to the general public.

For further information about the courses, entrance requirements and application deadline, please see the Intercultural Centre website

Reykjavík's Municipal Centre for Adult Education (Námsflokkar Reykjavíkur)

Reykjavik's Municipal Centre for Adult Education organizes a number of courses for the general public in various fields.

For more information, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please see the Reykjavik's Municipal Centre for Adult Education website

Hafnarfjörður Municipal Centre for Adult Education (Námsflokkar Hafnarfjarðar)

Hafnarfjörður's Municipal Centre for Adult Education offers courses in Icelandic for foreigners.

For more information, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please  see Hafnarfjörður's Municipal Centre for Adult Education Website

Mímir  Símenntun

Mímir Símenntun offers beginning, intermediate and advanced courses in Icelandic for foreigners.

For further information about the courses, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please see Mímir Símenntun website

Lingva Language School

Lingva Language School offers courses in Icelandic.

For more information, entrance requirements and application deadlines, please see Lingva's website